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MAVRIX by Matt Jones
Game rewards skill mastery with challenging trails, racing leaderboards, and technical riding requiring precision and…
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+4.0
SUPERVIVE
High skill ceiling with movement-based combat, skill expression, and strategic teamplay; players report rewarding…
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+4.0
WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers
Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and timing; bosses provide challenging tests of player ability.
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+5.0
Le Mans Ultimate
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, tire management, and force feedback; players report rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Abiotic Factor
Game challenges players with skill-based combat, crafting complexity, and strategic base building.
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+4.0
Grimshire
The game requires skillful resource and time management, optimization, and overcoming escalating challenges with…
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+4.0
Swords & Souls Legacy Collection
Games involve skill-based minigames, timing, reflexes, and combat challenges that provide feedback and a sense of…
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+4.0
Hell Clock
Game offers challenging bosses and skill checks requiring player adaptation and build optimization.
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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
UnderMine 2
The game is challenging, requiring skillful play, deliberate tactics, and mastery of mechanics; players receive clear…
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+5.0
Logic Bombs
The game challenges players with complex logic puzzles requiring skillful deduction and provides clear feedback on…
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+4.0
The King is Watching
The game offers challenging strategic gameplay requiring skillful multitasking, planning, and adaptation to RNG and…
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+4.0
Descenders Next
The game has a high skill ceiling with challenging controls, requiring mastery of speed management, carving, and…
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+5.0
Advent NEON®
High skill ceiling with challenging combat and platforming; players receive feedback through ranks and mastery of…
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+4.0
ReCharge RC: High Voltage
The game offers challenging physics-based driving that requires skill mastery and precise control, with leaderboards…
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+4.0
Phantom Squad
Game demands skillful tactical planning, precise execution, and mastery of equipment; mistakes are punished, requiring…
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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
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
Combat involves skillful deckbuilding, timing QTEs, and strategic planning to overcome enemies and bosses.
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+4.0
The Karters 2: Turbo Charged
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics like boosting, drifting, and reserve management; players report learning…
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+4.0
Drill Core
The game offers skill-based challenges in managing resources, micro-managing miners, and defending against waves, with…
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+5.0
Demonic Mahjong
High skill ceiling with complex Mahjong mechanics, strategic deckbuilding, and challenging roguelike progression.
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+4.0
Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition
Game offers significant challenge, especially in later missions and skirmishes, requiring skillful resource and battle…
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+4.0
Skull Hotel
Game requires skillful observation, quick reactions, and learning from repeated attempts to succeed.
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+4.0
Astro Prospector
The game provides skill-based bullet hell challenges with rewarding feedback and progression.
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