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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
I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
The game challenges players with complex puzzles and requires skillful timing and multitasking to avoid collisions and…
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+4.0
Mashed
The game has challenging AI, skill-based racing and combat mechanics, and players report difficulty and mastery over…
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+4.0
Masters of Anima
The game requires skillful multitasking and strategic unit management, with a learning curve and challenge in mastering…
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+4.0
Mortal Kombat 1
The game offers a high skill ceiling with combo mastery, strategic use of Kameos, and challenging AI, rewarding player…
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+4.0
MotoGP™13
Challenging gameplay with skill-based riding mechanics, difficulty levels, and progression through racing classes.
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+4.0
My Lovely Empress
The game involves complex resource and faction management with strategic decision-making and consequences, requiring…
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+4.0
Ocean Keeper: Dome Survival
The game offers challenging combat, positioning, and resource management with skill-based progression and feedback.
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+4.0
Pinball Arcade
The game requires skillful flipper control, understanding table rules, and mastering physics to achieve high scores…
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+4.0
Pool Nation FX Lite
Game requires skillful aiming and shot execution; players report learning curve and skill mastery.
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+4.0
Raw Data
Game challenges players with intense combat, aiming, dodging, and strategic turret placement; skill progression and…
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+4.0
Ria's Hook
The game requires precise hand-eye coordination and skillful use of physics-based swinging mechanics, providing a…
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+4.0
Roogoo
The game offers increasing difficulty and challenges players' reaction speed and precision, rewarding skillful play.
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+4.0
Spikit
Game demands sharp reflexes and skillful dodging; players improve by mastering timing and patterns.
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+4.0
Supremacy: 1914
Requires significant brain usage, strategic planning, and skillful management of resources and diplomacy.
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+4.0
Tenebris: Terra Incognita
Combat requires tactical skill, managing initiative, combos, and status effects; progression and gear optimization add…
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+4.0
Unity of Command: Stalingrad Campaign
Players must master supply lines, terrain, and timing; game punishes mistakes and rewards skillful planning and…
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+4.0
Vengeance
Game involves skillful gunplay, recoil control, and tactical movement; players report a satisfying challenge especially…
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+4.0
VERSUS SQUAD
Game involves skillful shooting, tactical base building, and progression through perks and ranks, providing challenging…
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+4.0
Wildgate
Game requires skillful ship piloting, shooting, teamwork, and strategic decision-making with clear feedback.
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+4.0
Age of Gladiators
Game involves skillful management, strategic planning, and overcoming financial and tactical challenges, rewarding…
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+4.0
Akimbot
Combat and platforming require skill and mastery; difficulty ramps up and players receive feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Ash of Gods: The Way
The game challenges players with complex tactical puzzles and strategic deck building, requiring skillful planning and…
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+4.0
Battlestations: Midway
The game is challenging with complex controls, realistic physics, and requires skillful multitasking and mastery of…
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+4.0
Caesar™ IV
Game offers challenging city-building and resource logistics requiring skillful planning and management.
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