10 Video Games That Make You A Better Gamer

Those who've played Pikmin may understand where I'm coming from with including it on his list, as it is similar to our number 9 entry in the sense that it is a game with a high degree of resource management.

Old-school gamers may see the blueprint for Pikmin in Lemmings. You have different helpers, all with different skill sets, and must manage them in the best way to achieve your objectives. However, there is something which separates Pikmin from different resource management games, and it's the thing which gives it a place on this list: time.

Depending on what setting you're using for your game of Civilisation, you very well may be able to take all of the time in the world pondering over your decisions. However, Pikmin doesn't wait around for you, as you have a limited amount of time to achieve your objectives. With the gaming industry leaning more towards open-world games, encouraging players to take their time and explore the map at their own pace, Pikmin does the opposite.