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+4.0
Hell Deck
The game demands skillful planning, understanding synergies, and tactical positioning, with a high learning curve and…
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+4.0
Heroes of Might & Magic V
Game involves strategic planning, skillful combat tactics, hero development, and resource management with meaningful…
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+4.0
Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
The game involves skill development through use, challenging combat, puzzles, and survival mechanics requiring mastery…
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+4.0
Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
Combat requires skill, strategy, and understanding enemy weaknesses; challenging fights especially on higher…
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+4.0
Killing Floor 2
Game offers challenging combat with skill-based shooting, aiming, and teamwork; progression system rewards mastery and…
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+4.0
Limbus Company
Combat requires strategic thinking, skillful resource management, and overcoming challenging bosses with meaningful…
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+4.0
Marvel's Wolverine
Combat requires skillful management of rage, timing of counters, and strategic use of techniques, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord
The game challenges players with tactical combat, strategic management, and skill development, requiring learning and…
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+4.0
Myst
Puzzles require thoughtful problem solving and observation, providing satisfying skill-based challenges.
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+4.0
Nine-Ball Roulette
Game rewards skillful aiming, cue control, and strategic shot planning with realistic physics and satisfying feedback…
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+4.0
None Shall Intrude: Descent
The game challenges players with strategic deck building, managing elemental combos, and overcoming difficult enemies…
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+4.0
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
The game rewards skill and strategy with challenging combat, meaningful progression, and a steep learning curve that…
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+4.0
Odallus: The Dark Call
The game offers challenging combat and boss fights that require learning patterns and skillful execution, rewarding…
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+4.0
Paranoia Place: Escape Together
Game challenges players with difficult puzzles, stealth mechanics, and an intelligent AI killer requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Pillars of Eternity
Combat requires tactical skill, micromanagement, and strategic use of abilities; character builds and skill checks…
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+4.0
Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
Combat is mentally and strategically demanding, with skill customization and challenging encounters, especially on…
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+4.0
Rise to Ruins
High skill and strategic planning required to manage resources, defense, and survival against escalating threats.
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+4.0
Rogue Hex
Game is challenging with skillful resource and deck management required; players report difficulty and learning curve.
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+4.0
Rune Factory 4 Special
Game offers skill leveling in many areas, crafting complexity, combat challenges, and progression through dungeons
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+4.0
Silent Hunter® III
High skill ceiling with manual torpedo targeting, navigation, and crew management; rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Skeleton Hell
Game involves skillful quick thinking, teamwork, and overcoming challenges like one-hit deaths.
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+4.0
Skirmish Line
Game is challenging and requires skillful resource management and tactical positioning; players receive feedback…
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+4.0
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
Game challenges players with aiming precision, bullet physics, and managing scarce ammo; skillful headshots and…
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+4.0
Solar Expanse - Space Exploration Manager
The game involves complex logistics, resource optimization, and strategic planning requiring skill and learning.
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