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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Micro Platformer
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precision, and overcoming very challenging technical platforming obstacles.
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+5.0
Pinkman
The game offers a challenging difficulty curve with precise platforming and skill-based mechanics; players feel…
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+5.0
R.U.S.E.™
The game demands high skill in strategy, planning, and deception, with challenging AI and multiplayer requiring mastery…
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+5.0
TRAIN CREW
The game demands precise driving skills, timing, and adherence to realistic Japanese railway procedures with detailed…
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+5.0
Yugo Puzzle
The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful planning and logical reasoning.
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+5.0
Ambidextro
The game is highly skill-based with a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Chess.com
The platform offers deep skill challenges through puzzles, lessons, analysis tools, and competitive ranked play…
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+5.0
Crash Bandicoot™ N. Sane Trilogy
The game is challenging with precise platforming, time trials, and collectible goals requiring skill and mastery, as…
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+5.0
Fantasy Maiden Wars - DREAM OF THE STRAY DREAMER -
The game offers challenging tactical gameplay with complex mechanics, boss fights requiring skillful play, and…
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+5.0
Geometry Dash SubZero
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress.
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+5.0
Live for Speed
The game demands skill mastery, with realistic physics and a steep learning curve requiring practice to improve driving…
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+5.0
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex combo systems, strategic character switching, and mastery rewarded; training mode…
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+5.0
One Step From Eden
The game is very challenging, requiring skillful dodging, pattern recognition, and strategic deck management.
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+5.0
Replicube
Strong emphasis on skill development in programming, math, and optimization with clear feedback and leaderboards…
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+5.0
Tametsi
The game is highly challenging, requiring advanced logical reasoning and rewarding skillful puzzle solving.
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+5.0
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
The game offers challenging solitaire variants requiring skill, strategic thinking, and problem solving, with feedback…
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+5.0
Cyber Hook
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precision, and improving times with clear feedback and leaderboards.
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+5.0
Infinifactory
The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful spatial reasoning, optimization, and iterative…
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+5.0
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling praised by experienced players.
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+5.0
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
The game is highly skill-based with precise controls and a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery and persistence.
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+5.0
Rift of the NecroDancer
High skill ceiling with challenging pattern recognition and timing; players receive clear feedback and must master…
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+5.0
DiRT Rally 2.0
The game is highly challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill mastery and precision driving, rewarding…
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+5.0
Haste
High skill ceiling with challenging speed-based platforming, precise landings, and boss fights requiring mastery.
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+5.0
HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging missions, precise aiming, strategic use of equipment, and friendly fire requiring…
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