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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
Birds of War
High skill ceiling with unique combat mechanics and class mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based…
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+4.0
Clock Simulator
Game challenges players to master precise timing and rhythm, with increasing difficulty and skill-based achievements.
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+4.0
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling in dodging bullet hell patterns and managing abilities, rewarding…
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+4.0
Delta Force 2
High skill required due to realistic ballistics, lethal enemies, and challenging tactical gameplay.
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+4.0
Fieldrunners 2
The game offers challenging levels, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful tower placement and strategy…
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+4.0
Fly O'Clock
Game requires skillful timing and concentration to achieve high scores and complete challenging achievements.
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+4.0
Forefront
Skillful gunplay, vehicle control, and teamwork are emphasized; players report rewarding kills and a growing skill gap.
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+4.0
Frederic: Evil Strikes Back
The game challenges players with increasing difficulty and complex note patterns requiring skill and practice to master.
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+4.0
GRIDROAD
Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful optimization and problem solving.
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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
Heretical
Game challenges players with difficult combat, boss fights, and strategic build choices requiring skill and adaptation.
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+4.0
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
The game requires skillful timing, strategic fighting, and mastering mini-games for training, providing a satisfying…
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+4.0
Kingspray Graffiti VR
Players develop and improve artistic skills with realistic spray paint mechanics and receive feedback from their…
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+4.0
Mahjong
Game requires strategic thinking and skill to avoid deadlocks; players improve over time and feel rewarded by…
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+4.0
METALLIC CHILD
Requires skillful timing for combos, dodging, parrying, and managing resources; combat is challenging and rewarding.
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+4.0
Midnight Protocol
The game challenges players with strategic turn-based puzzles requiring skillful planning and adaptation to RNG…
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+4.0
Moonbreaker
Gameplay involves strategic turn-based combat with tactical depth and skillful positioning; players report learning…
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+4.0
MXGP PRO
Game has challenging physics and requires skillful throttle control, cornering, and jump landings; AI is predictable…
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+4.0
On Rusty Trails
The game requires skillful timing, precision platforming, and mastery of mechanics with a fair but challenging…
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+4.0
Phantom Brave PC
The game involves complex mechanics, strategic positioning, and skillful management of limited-turn phantoms, providing…
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+4.0
Rage in Peace
High skill and memorization required to overcome unpredictable traps and boss fights, with feedback through repeated…
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+4.0
Scapewatch: Idle MMO
The game offers skill development through managing tasks, optimizing routes, and progressing through complex systems…
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+4.0
Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
Combat system is challenging and requires tactical thinking, with momentum and positioning mechanics; upgrades and…
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+4.0
Supplice
Challenging combat with varied enemies and weapons requiring skillful resource management and strategic play
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