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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
pyramida
Game is challenging with skill-based micromanagement and strategic resource balancing; players improve through repeated…
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+4.0
Qvadriga
Game requires skillful management of horses, chariots, and drivers, with tactical choices impacting race outcomes.
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+4.0
Refactor
The game offers complex mechanics and challenges requiring skillful planning and adaptation.
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+4.0
Strategic Command WWII: World at War
The game challenges players with complex logistics, supply, and combat mechanics requiring skillful planning and…
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+4.0
Amanda the Adventurer 2
Puzzles are challenging and require skillful thinking; some players found them difficult but rewarding.
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+4.0
Bang Bang Racing
Game requires skillful driving, mastering different cars, track memorization, and handling challenging AI, providing a…
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+4.0
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Easy to pick up with simple controls and auto combos, but has a high skill ceiling with complex team mechanics and…
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+4.0
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Challenging puzzles and progressive mechanics provide skill tests and feedback, requiring logical thinking and problem…
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+4.0
DED
The game is challenging especially on Hardcore mode, requiring skillful timing, aiming, and strategic decision-making…
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+4.0
Dread Templar
The game offers challenging combat, skill-based movement, and a progression system rewarding mastery and exploration.
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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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+4.0
Epigenesis
High skill ceiling with challenging jumping mechanics, aiming, and team coordination; learning curve noted as steep but…
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+4.0
Fantasy Grounds VTT
The game requires learning a complex interface and mastering automation tools, rewarding skillful use and technical…
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+4.0
Inertia
High skill ceiling with challenging levels and speedrunning focus; players report rewarding mastery despite some…
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+4.0
Little Racers STREET
The game offers skill-based racing with challenging AI, vehicle upgrades affecting performance, and difficulty levels…
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+4.0
Military Incremental Complex
Game involves skillful management of resources, crafting, and strategic prestige choices with feedback on progress and…
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+4.0
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Combat system is skill-based with timing for counters and combos; higher difficulties require mastery.
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+4.0
NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful execution, timing, and mastery of combos, with feedback on…
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+4.0
Nuclear Dawn
The game requires skillful FPS play, strategic RTS commanding, and team coordination, providing challenging and…
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+4.0
Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL
Game demands precision, timing, and skillful parkour; players feel rewarded by mastering difficult jumps.
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+4.0
OUTBRK
Game requires skill in interpreting radar, driving, and positioning to successfully chase tornadoes.
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+4.0
Patrician III
The game involves complex economic management, micromanagement of trade and production, and strategic decision-making…
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+4.0
Pirate101
Turn-based tactical combat with strategic planning and skillful use of companions offers a strong sense of…
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+4.0
Sim Companies
The game involves complex economic calculations, strategic planning, and skillful market manipulation, providing…
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