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+4.0
Superfighters Deluxe
High skill ceiling with complex controls and mechanics; players report learning curve and mastery over combos and…
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+4.0
Supreme Commander
The game requires mastering complex resource management, large-scale army control, and strategic planning, providing a…
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+4.0
TerraScape
The game involves strategic planning, puzzle solving, and mastering building combinations to maximize points, providing…
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+4.0
The Dungeon Beneath
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning and strategic team building with feedback on…
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+4.0
The Stronghold Collection
The game involves overcoming complex economic and military challenges, with skillful management and strategic planning…
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+4.0
Ultimate General: Civil War
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful management of troops, terrain, and resources…
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+4.0
Void Scrappers
Game requires skillful dodging, managing upgrades, and mastering ship controls; players report satisfying build…
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+4.0
Ys I & II Chronicles+
Combat requires skillful positioning and timing with challenging bosses, especially on higher difficulties, providing a…
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+4.0
Adore
The game requires skillful timing, positioning, and management of stamina and creature health, with punishing…
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+4.0
Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
Game involves mastering complex mahjong patterns, strategic use of items, and overcoming challenging bosses, providing…
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+4.0
Astebreed: Definitive Edition
The game offers a skill-based challenge with a learning curve, especially on higher difficulties and boss fights…
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+4.0
Blaster Master Zero 3
The game offers challenging boss fights and requires skillful use of weapons and counters, with difficulty ramping…
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+4.0
Bullets And More VR - BAM VR
Game features realistic gun mechanics, skill-based aiming and reloading, and various game modes that challenge player…
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+4.0
Calyx
Game requires strategic thinking, skillful micro, and overcoming challenging AI; difficulty ramps up and punishes…
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+4.0
Carrier Battles 4 Guadalcanal - Pacific War Naval Warfare
The game has a moderate learning curve and rewards mastery of complex timing and tactical decisions, with challenging…
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+4.0
Chained Beasts
The game demands skillful combat, dodging, and strategic use of chain mechanics, with difficulty ramping up…
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+4.0
Combat Master: Season 5
Game features skill-based gunplay with a high skill ceiling, fast-paced movement mechanics, and rewards mastery through…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer™ Generals
The game challenges players with strategic planning, unit management, and overcoming AI or human opponents, providing…
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+4.0
CONVERGENCE: A League of Legends Story™
The game offers challenging platforming and combat, especially on higher difficulties, with skill-based mechanics like…
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+4.0
Craftlings
The game offers complex logistics puzzles and optimization challenges requiring skillful planning and execution, with…
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+4.0
Crysis 3 Remastered
The game challenges players with tactical combat, suit upgrades, and skillful use of stealth and weapons, especially on…
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+4.0
Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered
Game is described as challenging with skill-based mechanics; players feel rewarded by mastering difficult modes and…
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+4.0
Death Squared
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, coordination, and problem-solving, with increasing difficulty…
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+4.0
Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider™
Gameplay challenges players with stealth, combat, and creative problem solving; AI is sharper and levels require…
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