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Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics, but accessible with tutorials and auto combos
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+5.0
Atomcraft
High skill and knowledge required to master chemical crafting, machine building, and optimization; players receive…
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+4.0
Gurei
The game requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of dodging mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Rubinite
The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and pattern recognition to succeed, with rewarding feedback on…
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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
Tears of Metal
Combat requires skillful dodging, blocking, parrying, and managing cooldowns; players improve through learning enemy…
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+4.0
Birds of War
High skill ceiling with unique combat mechanics and class mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based…
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+4.0
Ludus Magnatus: Gladiator Manager Simulator
The game challenges players to optimize team composition, training, and tactics to overcome AI opponents; skillful…
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+4.0
MOLDRISE
Players improve through learning and mastering survival and navigation mechanics, with skillful route optimization and…
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+4.0
The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian
The game involves complex stat management, skill checks, and strategic planning, requiring players to master mechanics…
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+4.0
ZeroSpace
Game demands skillful micro and tactical decision-making, with responsive controls and meaningful unit abilities.
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+4.0
Desktop Explorer
Puzzles are challenging and require skillful problem solving, rewarding players with a sense of accomplishment.
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+4.0
Fogpiercer
The game offers challenging tactical puzzles requiring skillful positioning, deck management, and planning; players…
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+5.0
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division
The game challenges players to learn and apply SQL skills progressively, providing satisfying feedback and rewarding…
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+4.0
Jeffrey Eggstein
The game is described as very difficult with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful multitasking and dexterity.
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+4.0
Strikers Club
Skill-based gameplay with emphasis on passing, positioning, and mechanical mastery; players report a high skill ceiling…
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+4.0
Welcome to the Game III
The game demands skillful multitasking, quick reactions, and mastery of complex mechanics, with frequent feedback…
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+4.0
GROUND BRANCH
The game demands skillful tactical movement, aiming, and coordination; mistakes are punished quickly, requiring…
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+4.0
Pathogenic
The game offers challenging bullet hell combat requiring skillful dodging and build optimization, with meaningful…
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+4.0
Happy's Humble Burger Cult
Game challenges players with complex multitasking, skillful coordination, and quick reactions, especially in co-op and…
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+4.0
Hell Maiden
Game offers challenging bullet hell gameplay with boss fights requiring skillful dodging and strategic build choices.
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+4.0
Requiem of Reuinis
The game challenges players with strategic planning, optimization, and resource management, rewarding skillful build…
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+4.0
Denshattack!
High skill ceiling with complex trick combos and mastery required for gold medals and challenges.
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+4.0
Rock Bottom
Game provides a satisfying sense of progression and skill improvement through upgrades and mining efficiency.
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