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+4.0
Verdun
High skill ceiling due to realistic ballistics, one-shot kills, tactical positioning, and team coordination; learning…
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+4.0
You Have 10 Seconds 2
The game challenges player skill with precise platforming and timing under a 10-second limit, requiring mastery of…
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+4.0
Herald of Havoc
The game offers challenging combat with a rising difficulty curve, requiring skillful movement, aiming, and strategic…
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+4.0
LOVE ETERNAL
The game demands skillful execution of challenging platforming sequences with responsive controls and momentum…
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+4.0
Mega Man 11
The game is challenging with skill-based platforming and boss fights, requiring mastery of mechanics and timing.
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+4.0
QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Challenging bullet hell gameplay requiring skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and strategic formation use.
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+4.0
You Have 10 Seconds
The game is challenging and requires skillful platforming and quick reflexes, with players receiving immediate feedback…
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+4.0
Aliens: Dark Descent
The game is challenging with tactical combat, stress management, and resource constraints requiring skillful play and…
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+4.0
Blood Vial
Game demands skillful movement, aiming, and quick decision-making under pressure with responsive controls and…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer™ Generals
The game challenges players with strategic planning, unit management, and overcoming AI or human opponents, providing…
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+4.0
Crash Bandicoot
The game features challenging platforming requiring precise timing and skill mastery, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+4.0
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, and PvP; requires learning enemy patterns and mastering…
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+4.0
Downhill Domination
The game demands skillful control, precise landings, and strategic use of combat and tricks; challenging courses…
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+4.0
Metal Fatigue
Game offers challenging AI, complex multi-layered combat, and skillful mech customization requiring strategic mastery.
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+4.0
Metal Slug Anthology
The game offers challenging, skill-based gameplay with punishing difficulty, requiring precision and timing, rewarding…
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+4.0
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The game rewards mastering combos and skillful combat, with experience points and upgrade systems providing feedback on…
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+4.0
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
The game requires skillful management of resources, tactical planning, and adapting to random dungeon layouts…
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+4.0
Frightened Beetles
The game challenges reflexes and timing with precise obstacle avoidance and rewards skillful play with achievements.
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+4.0
Half Minute Hero: The Second Coming
Players engage in skillful time management, fast-paced combat, and strategic leveling to overcome challenging 30-second…
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+4.0
Killer Queen Black
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic depth, and fast-paced gameplay requiring quick decisions.
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+4.0
Neon Boost
The game challenges players with precise rocket jumping and speedrunning mechanics, requiring skill and mastery to…
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+4.0
SCP: Observer
Game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skillful resource and threat management required.
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+4.0
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell®
The game demands skillful stealth, timing, and patience; challenging AI and mechanics require player mastery and…
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+4.0
War of Rights
Requires skillful teamwork, tactical coordination, and mastery of slow, realistic weapon mechanics
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