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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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+4.0
AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative
Puzzles and Somnium sequences require logical thinking and problem solving, with improvements over the first game and…
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+4.0
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
The game requires skillful timing, precision, and mastery of physics-based controls, with increasing difficulty and…
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+4.0
Battle Grounds III
The game features challenging mechanics like slow reloads, aiming with muskets, and melee combat requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Blood Strike
Game features skill-based gunplay, ranked modes with increasing difficulty, and rewards for improving performance.
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+4.0
Condemned: Criminal Origins
Combat requires skillful melee timing, blocking, and weapon choice; investigation tools add variety; enemies have…
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+4.0
Crysis Warhead®
Game offers skill-based combat, weapon customization, and challenging AI especially on higher difficulties.
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+4.0
DEFCON
The game requires skillful strategy, anticipation, and micromanagement to succeed in complex nuclear war scenarios.
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+4.0
Granblue Fantasy: Versus
The game offers skill-based gameplay with a unique cooldown mechanic, rewarding mastery and improvement, while also…
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+4.0
Knights and Merchants
The game requires skillful management of complex economic chains and tactical combat, with challenging missions and…
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+4.0
Magicka 2
Game requires skillful spellcasting, movement, and adaptation to enemy weaknesses; challenging especially solo and on…
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+4.0
MINDNIGHT
Requires skill in deduction, deception, and strategic thinking; players improve by learning to read others and bluff…
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+4.0
Paddle Paddle Paddle
The game demands skillful coordination and precise timing, with challenging obstacles and difficulty spikes that test…
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+4.0
Razortron 2000
The game requires quick reflexes, high reaction speed, and skillful maneuvering to avoid obstacles and manage fuel…
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+4.0
Ride 2
The game offers challenging physics, realistic bike handling, and requires skillful cornering and throttle control…
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+4.0
SimCity™ 4 Deluxe Edition
The game offers complex city management challenges requiring skillful balancing of budgets, services, and growth.
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+4.0
SOVL: Fantasy Warfare
Game requires tactical skill, strategic planning, and mastery of rank and flank mechanics with dice-based combat…
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+4.0
Stardeus
The game involves managing complex systems, optimizing production, and overcoming technical challenges like power…
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+4.0
Styx: Master of Shadows
The game is challenging, requiring skillful stealth, timing, and planning; combat is punishing and best avoided.
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+4.0
SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring strategic planning and mastery of mechanics; players…
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+4.0
Tomb Raider II (1997)
The game requires skillful platforming, combat, and puzzle solving with challenging jumps and enemy encounters.
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+4.0
TRYP FPV: Drone Racer Simulator
The game offers skill challenges such as racing, freestyle flying, and chasing dynamic objects, with feedback on…
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+4.0
World of Tanks Blitz
Game requires skillful aiming, positioning, and knowledge of tank mechanics; players report learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
360 No Scope Arena
The game emphasizes skillful aiming and timing of 360 no-scope shots, with a learning curve and improvement over time…
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+4.0
Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs
Game challenges players to find optimal shots and strategies to achieve 3 stars, requiring skill and problem solving.
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