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+4.0
Solateria
Combat and boss fights require skillful parrying and pattern learning; difficulty is challenging but fair with feedback.
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+4.0
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Combat is challenging and requires strategic thinking; players feel rewarded by mastering mechanics and overcoming…
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+4.0
Net.Attack() - Code or Die!
The game challenges players to optimize complex node-based attack algorithms and master dodging hordes, rewarding…
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+4.0
Solasta II
Combat is tactical and challenging, requiring skillful use of D&D 5.5e rules and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
SHRAPNEL
Game demands skillful gunplay, positioning, and tactical decision-making with quick time-to-kill and punishing mistakes.
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+4.0
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Combat requires skillful timing, dodging, and strategic use of camera upgrades; players report a challenging but…
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+5.0
Haunted Lands
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, pattern memorization, and precise execution; players receive…
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+4.0
Runeborn
The game challenges players to master rune combinations, trinket synergies, and strategic resource management…
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+4.0
Space Reign
Combat is challenging and skill-based with Newtonian flight mechanics and tactical fleet management requiring mastery.
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+4.0
Pluto
The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful spell combos and strategic planning, with players reporting…
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+4.0
Tangy TD
The game features challenging difficulty spikes, a large skill tree, and requires strategic thinking and skillful…
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+4.0
Wireworks
High skill ceiling with complex build crafting and optimization; beating higher difficulties requires strategic…
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+4.0
THYSIASTERY
The game requires skillful tactical combat, resource management, and strategic skill development to overcome…
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+4.0
Aurora Hills: Chapter 2
Challenging and varied puzzles requiring logical thinking and problem solving provide a strong sense of skill mastery.
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+4.0
Rogue Monster Rush
The game offers challenging waves, strategic tower placement, and skillful use of abilities with clear feedback on…
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+4.0
Angel Engine
The game demands skillful multitasking, timing, and precision under pressure with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
Slay the Spire 2
The game challenges players with complex mechanics, strategic deckbuilding, and difficult bosses, rewarding skillful…
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+4.0
Poker Night at the Inventory
Players learn and improve poker skills, face challenging AI opponents, and receive feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Genome Guardian 2
The game offers complex build crafting and strategic choices that reward skillful experimentation and mastery, with…
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+4.0
Gladiator Command
The game emphasizes skillful management, strategic planning, and optimization of gladiators and resources to succeed.
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+4.0
Methods: The Canada Files
Challenging puzzles and deduction require skillful analysis and logical reasoning.
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+4.0
Banquet for Fools
The game features challenging combat with a learning curve, requiring skillful party management and tactical…
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+4.0
Here Comes The Swarm
The game offers challenging RTS mechanics, requiring skillful micro, strategic planning, and adaptation to escalating…
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+4.0
Marathon
High skill ceiling with challenging PvP and PvE, steep learning curve, rewarding mastery of gunplay and tactics.
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