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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
Greedventory
Combat requires precise mouse control, timing, and skillful parrying; bosses and traps present challenging tests of…
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+4.0
KUNAI
Players feel effective with smooth controls and skill-based movement.
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+4.0
Music Store Simulator Prologue
Game involves detailed skill-based tasks like assembling, painting, tuning guitars, and managing inventory with…
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+4.0
Nin Online
Combat is skill-based with a high skill ceiling; players report rewarding progression and strategic PvP.
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+4.0
Quarantineer
Game requires managing many variables and overcoming difficult challenges, demanding skill and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Soulworker
The game features a steep learning curve with technical combat requiring skillful dodging and skill placement…
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+4.0
Subsistence
Game is challenging with skill needed to survive, hunt, build, and manage resources; players report learning curve and…
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+4.0
Warlords Under Siege
Game challenges players with tactical RTS and deckbuilding mechanics requiring skillful unit management and strategic…
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+4.0
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
The game challenges players with stealth mechanics, noise control, and asthma management requiring skill and careful…
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+4.0
AETHERIS
The game features challenging tactical turn-based combat requiring planning, skillful use of abilities, and resource…
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+4.0
Alpha Runner
Game is challenging with skill-based platforming, mini-games, and achievement grinding requiring mastery and…
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+4.0
Blood Bowl - Legendary Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, rewarding skillful play and strategic thinking to overcome…
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+4.0
Chaos Reborn
High skill ceiling with complex risk management, bluffing, and tactical positioning
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+4.0
Fancy Skulls
Game rewards skillful aiming, learning enemy weak points, and strategic use of items and weapons.
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+4.0
Field of Glory II: Medieval
The game has a steep learning curve with complex tactical mechanics and a challenging AI that punishes mistakes…
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+4.0
Han Xiongnu Wars
The game demands mastery of complex tactical combat, formations, logistics, and strategic planning, rewarding skillful…
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+4.0
Labyronia RPG 2
The game offers challenging turn-based combat requiring strategy and skill, with puzzles and boss fights that test…
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+4.0
Little Fighter 2 Remastered
Game offers skill-based combat, challenging stages, and requires mastery of combos and character abilities; some…
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+4.0
Majesty 2 Collection
Game is challenging, requiring strategic planning, skillful resource management, and learning from repeated attempts.
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+4.0
MotoGP™23
Game offers challenging physics and requires skill mastery; players report rewarding improvement and difficulty in…
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+4.0
One Military Camp
Game involves skillful resource and personnel management, strategic planning, and optimization of base and troop…
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+4.0
Pinball FX
Players experience skill-based challenges, improving at tables, mastering combos, and competing on leaderboards.
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+4.0
Project Gunship
Requires skillful aiming, managing multiple weapons, and understanding ballistics; players receive feedback on hits and…
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+4.0
Rebel Cops
Game is challenging with difficult tactical missions requiring skillful planning and execution; players receive…
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