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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
Screencheat
The game requires skillful multitasking to watch multiple screens and react quickly, with a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Forefront
Skillful gunplay, vehicle control, and teamwork are emphasized; players report rewarding kills and a growing skill gap.
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+4.0
Star Trek™: Bridge Crew
Game requires skillful management of ship systems, coordination, and mastering different roles with meaningful feedback.
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+4.0
GeoGuessr
The game challenges players to develop and apply geographical knowledge and observational skills, with clear feedback…
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+4.0
Deathmatch Classic
Game rewards skillful play and mastery of advanced techniques like bunnyhopping; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
MotoGP™18
Game offers a challenging AI, skill-based bike handling, and tuning mechanics that reward player improvement.
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+4.0
Crisis in the Kremlin: The Cold War
The game demands understanding complex political, economic, and diplomatic systems, with a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2
Gameplay involves tactical skill in ship positioning, ability use, and fleet composition with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Stick War: Saga
The game demands skillful real-time strategy, quick decision-making, and mastery of unit control and deck composition.
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+4.0
Golfing Over It with Alva Majo
The game requires skill mastery and precise control of the golf ball; players improve through practice and receive…
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+4.0
Kingdom of Atham: Crown of the Champions
Skill progression tied to usage, crafting and combat require effort and mastery, with meaningful feedback and leveling.
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+4.0
Pacer
The game offers challenging racing with skill-based handling, requiring mastery of tracks and ship tuning, rewarding…
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+4.0
OFFBEAT
The game offers a gradual learning curve and rewarding feedback, enabling players to feel skillful in music production.
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+4.0
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
Players feel effective with improved mechanics and tools.
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+4.0
Phantom Brave PC
The game involves complex mechanics, strategic positioning, and skillful management of limited-turn phantoms, providing…
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+4.0
Artemis Spaceship Bridge Simulator
Players engage in skillful management of ship systems, coordination, and tactical combat requiring learning and mastery.
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+4.0
Iron Saga VS
The game offers combo trials, training modes with hitbox viewers, and requires skillful execution and strategy…
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+4.0
Bionic Commando
The game rewards skillful play with upgrades and challenges, and mastering the swinging mechanic requires practice and…
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+4.0
Split/Second
Requires skillful drifting, timing, and strategic use of power plays to overcome challenging AI opponents.
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
Game involves skillful balancing of finances, coaster design with ride statistics, and park management challenges that…
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+4.0
Swarmlake
Game demands skillful movement, swarm management, and score optimization with clear feedback and leaderboards.
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+4.0
MINDNIGHT
Requires skill in deduction, deception, and strategic thinking; players improve by learning to read others and bluff…
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+4.0
Freeways
Game requires significant brain usage, problem solving, and optimization skills to improve traffic flow and efficiency.
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+4.0
BIGFOOT
The game involves skillful combat, strategic planning, and learning mechanics to effectively hunt or evade Bigfoot…
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