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The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful management of limited skill uses, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+4.0
INVERSUS Deluxe
Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful aiming, timing, and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
ARK: Survival Evolved
Game involves mastering complex survival mechanics, crafting, building, and dinosaur taming requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Train Sim World® 5
The game demands skillful operation of trains, mastering complex safety systems, and precise braking, with tutorials…
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+4.0
KUNKUN Defender
Game rewards skillful shooting, positioning, and strategic upgrades; players improve through practice and feedback.
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+4.0
SpellForce 3 Versus Edition
Game offers strategic depth, skill-based micro and macro gameplay, and a learning curve praised by players.
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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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+5.0
GP Bikes
Steep learning curve with challenging physics and skill-based riding; players improve through practice and receive…
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+4.0
Thunder Ray
Game demands mastering timing, pattern recognition, and reflexes; players receive feedback on performance via ranks and…
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+4.0
Knockout League - Arcade VR Boxing
The game requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and physical coordination with feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Pixel Gladiator
The game requires skillful shooting, dodging, and strategic planning to survive waves and bosses, with feedback on…
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+4.0
World Soccer: Winning Eleven 2014
The game features a steep learning curve with skill-based passing, dribbling, and tactical play requiring anticipation…
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+4.0
Arena Breakout
The game features a steep learning curve with skill-based gunplay, strategic positioning, and mastery of maps and audio…
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+4.0
Cards and Castles
Game requires skillful deck building, tactical positioning on a grid, and strategic play; players report learning curve…
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+4.0
PengPong
The game offers skill-based aiming and timing with ricochet mechanics, increasing difficulty levels, and strategic…
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+4.0
FIFA 19
The game rewards skillful play such as mastering timed finishing, active touch system, and tactical adjustments…
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+4.0
Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate
The game requires skillful chess knowledge, strategic thinking, and mastery of shotgun mechanics to overcome…
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+4.0
JUSTICE SUCKS: Tactical Vacuum Action
Game offers skill-based stealth, combat, and strategic planning with feedback through scoring and upgrades.
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+4.0
Roll
Game offers deep strategic optimization and skillful planning to maximize scores, with feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Wretch: Divine Ascent
Game requires skillful planning, understanding of item synergies, and tactical thinking to optimize builds and counter…
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+4.0
Endoparasitic
The game demands skillful mouse control, reaction speed, and mastery of unique mechanics like manual reloading and…
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+4.0
IronWolf VR
Game requires skillful operation of submarine controls, coordination, and tactical decision-making; learning curve…
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+4.0
Albion Online
Game requires skillful combat, strategic decision-making, and mastery of complex crafting and gathering systems.
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+5.0
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
The game requires mastering difficult and precise mouse control, with a high skill ceiling and constant feedback on…
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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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