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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
Skala
The game challenges players with difficult puzzles requiring logical thinking and skillful manipulation of objects.
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+4.0
Slash It
Game tests and improves typing skills and reflexes with increasing difficulty and feedback via scores and achievements.
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+4.0
Spy Chameleon - RGB Agent
The game offers a challenging learning curve with skill-based stealth, timing, and puzzle solving that rewards mastery…
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+4.0
Struggling
The game is challenging with difficult physics-based controls and boss fights, rewarding skill and persistence.
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+4.0
This Grand Life 2
The game involves managing complex systems like careers, finances, businesses, and personal needs, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach (Classic)
Game requires tactical skill, positioning, and understanding of unit abilities; challenging AI and mission objectives
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+4.0
Wizards
Game requires skillful aiming, strategic planning, and mastery of spells; players report a high skill ceiling and…
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+4.0
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Game offers skill-based combat, challenging higher difficulties, and progression through upgrades and perks that reward…
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+4.0
EA Sports UFC
The game rewards skillful play with nuanced striking, stamina management, and strategic use of fighter-specific…
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+4.0
Partisans 1941
Requires skillful planning, timing, and execution of tactics; challenging AI and mission design.
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+4.0
Point Blank
The game demands fast reflexes, aiming skills, and strategic positioning with a high skill ceiling in competitive…
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+4.0
Ravenswatch
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful combat, strategic planning, and mastery of…
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+4.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
The game has a high skill ceiling with technical combos, training modes, and competitive online play, rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Ultimate Tic-Tac-Toe
Game requires strategic thinking and planning several moves ahead, challenging players' skills.
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+4.0
Wargroove
Challenging tactical gameplay with skillful positioning, critical hits, and strategic planning; AI difficulty adjustable
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+4.0
X4: Foundations
The game features complex mechanics requiring skillful management, piloting, and strategic decision-making.
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+4.0
Abduction Bit
The game demands precise timing, pattern recognition, and skillful execution to progress, reflecting a challenging…
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+4.0
Agent 64: Spies Never Die
Game offers challenging AI, skill-based shooting mechanics, and time trial objectives that reward mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Battle Dome
Gameplay requires skillful aiming, strategic positioning, and teamwork; players experience challenges and receive…
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+4.0
Battle Ram
The game is challenging with increasing difficulty and requires skillful dodging and timing to progress through levels.
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+4.0
Blitzkrieg 2 Anthology
Game requires tactical skill, strategic planning, and micromanagement; missions are challenging and reward careful play.
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+4.0
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
The game is challenging with boss fights requiring pattern recognition and skill, and multiple difficulty levels…
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+4.0
Cheese Game
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skillful dodging and timing, with hitless achievements and difficulty…
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+4.0
Chess Ultimate
The game offers a high skill ceiling with complex strategic depth and requires learning new piece mechanics and…
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