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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Fish Fillets 2
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring skillful problem solving and precise execution.
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+5.0
Gun Rocket
Game is described as very challenging, requiring skillful control and mastery of physics-based mechanics.
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+5.0
IT Specialist Simulator
The game requires real IT knowledge and skills, including command line usage, network configuration, and problem…
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+5.0
Tower Wars
High skill ceiling with challenging AI and multiplayer; requires mastering complex mechanics and strategic planning.
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+4.0
Tobal 2
The game requires precise timing for combos, grappling counters, and strategic use of health-draining fireballs…
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+5.0
Alpha Response
High skill ceiling with punishing mechanics, requiring mastery of tactics, aiming, and team coordination; players…
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+5.0
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
The game requires mastering complex instruments, multitasking, and tactical planning, providing a challenging…
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+5.0
Has-Been Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat requiring planning, timing, and resource management.
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+5.0
R-Type Final 2
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of enemy patterns, precise movements, and…
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+5.0
Smilemo
High skill requirement with precise platforming and punishing mechanics demanding mastery and control.
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+5.0
KartKraft™
High skill requirement with realistic kart physics and challenging driving mechanics; steep learning curve praised by…
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+5.0
Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!
The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and offers a steep learning curve rewarding player improvement and…
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+5.0
Lexica
The game challenges players with increasingly difficult puzzles requiring vocabulary knowledge and logical deduction…
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+5.0
Steel Assault
High skill ceiling with challenging boss fights and hardcore arcade modes requiring mastery and practice.
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+5.0
巴伦西亚传说:索菲亚的重生 Valencia Saga:Sophia's rebirth
The game is very challenging with complex maps, difficult bosses, and requires skillful planning and execution…
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+5.0
Mech Engineer
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, overcoming difficult challenges, and learning through trial and error…
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+5.0
SaGa Emerald Beyond
Highly strategic and complex turn-based combat requiring skillful planning, timeline manipulation, and adapting to…
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+5.0
Ymir
Game is complex, challenging, and requires skillful management of economy, diplomacy, and warfare with steep learning…
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+5.0
7,62 High Calibre
Highly challenging tactical combat with detailed ballistics, weapon mechanics, and micromanagement requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis V
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, strategic planning, and overcoming a steep learning curve, rewarding…
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+5.0
Puzzle Pirates: Dark Seas
High skill ceiling with challenging puzzles and meaningful performance feedback; mastery is rewarding.
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+5.0
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
High skill requirement in naval and land combat; complex mechanics and progression; players report steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Tales of Rein Ravine
The game emphasizes mastering complex riding controls and lessons, rewarding skill development and technical challenge.
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+4.0
Seekl
The game challenges players with progressively complex SQL puzzles requiring skill and reasoning, providing feedback…
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