10 great PC games with incredibly steep learning curves

Some games just aren't designed for the pick-up-and-play crowd. With this type of game, just getting through the tutorial requires an advanced degree.

Stick with it, though—even if the amount of information on the screen intimidates you and the game concepts seem beyond comprehension. Because the more effort it takes to master the game, the more satisfying the victory.

Here we present ten games that are difficult to learn but awesome to play. We start with a teamwork-based tug-of-war that will keep you on your toes.