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+4.0
Full Mojo Rampage
The game features challenging combat, skill-based twin-stick shooting, and requires strategic use of abilities and…
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+4.0
Gurei
The game requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of dodging mechanics to succeed.
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+4.0
Interstellar Space: Genesis
The game offers complex strategic challenges, tactical turn-based combat, and requires skillful management of colonies…
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+4.0
Keepsake
Challenging and varied puzzles requiring logic and skill, with a tiered hint system supporting player competence
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+4.0
King Arthur: Knight's Tale
Tactical combat is challenging and skill-based with strategic depth; players receive clear feedback and can improve…
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+4.0
Mushroom 11
The game challenges players with complex physics puzzles and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and precision.
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+4.0
Nomad Survival
Game offers skill-based challenge with difficulty modes and requires strategic build choices; players report satisfying…
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+4.0
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
The game requires skillful management of multiple unit types and complex strategies, with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
The game offers challenging combat, platforming, and puzzles with skill-based progression and satisfying mastery.
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+4.0
Remnant: From the Ashes
The game offers challenging combat, boss fights requiring skill and strategy, and progression through gear upgrades and…
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+4.0
Slappyball
Game is easy to learn but hard to master; players report skill-based gameplay and competitive ranked modes.
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+4.0
Surviving Mars
The game challenges players with complex resource logistics, micromanagement, and strategic problem solving, rewarding…
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+4.0
Swords and Sandals Immortals
Combat requires tactical thinking, skill builds, and overcoming challenging opponents with feedback on performance.
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+4.0
The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Combat requires strategic skill, managing aggro, cooldowns, and positioning; players receive feedback and must adapt…
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+4.0
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
Combat requires skillful chaining, dodging, and strategic spell use; boss fights are challenging and rewarding.
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+4.0
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
The games are challenging with puzzles and platforming requiring skill and mastery, supported by many achievements…
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+4.0
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
High skill ceiling with technical movement (bunny hopping, trick jumps), class mastery, and strategic team play…
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+4.0
Airport CEO
The game demands significant skill in planning, problem-solving, and managing complex systems, with a steep learning…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising
Game offers challenging AI, especially in Challenge mode, requiring skill and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Cows VS Vikings
The game offers challenging levels, strategic tower placement, and requires skillful management of upgrades and spells.
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+4.0
Crafty Survivors
The game features skill-based combat with dodge mechanics, manual aiming, and strategic skill use, providing a…
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+4.0
Crystal Clash
Game rewards skillful deckbuilding, strategic unit placement, and adaptivity; players report learning and mastering…
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+4.0
Deathmatch Classic
Game rewards skillful play and mastery of advanced techniques like bunnyhopping; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
Game is challenging with tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, planning, and decision making; missions often…
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