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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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+4.0
Tetris® Effect: Connected
The game offers easy to learn but hard to master gameplay with skill-based challenges, achievements, and ranked…
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+4.0
Voidigo
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, and mechanics like jumping and stomping that reward mastery.
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+4.0
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
The game features challenging boss fights and skill-based combat that test player abilities, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Batman™: Arkham Knight
The game features challenging combat, stealth, puzzles, and vehicle control with skill progression and feedback…
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Black Ops
Game offers skill-based gunplay, challenging campaign on Veteran difficulty, and mastery in Zombies mode.
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+4.0
Chinese Parents
The game involves skill-building, mini-games, and strategic stat management to succeed academically and socially.
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+4.0
Dead Space (2008)
Combat requires skillful dismemberment of enemies and resource management, with challenging boss fights and tactical…
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+4.0
Forts
Game requires skill in aiming, building stable structures, resource management, and strategic planning.
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+4.0
Kingdom: Classic
Game is challenging with a learning curve based on trial and error, rewarding skillful planning and execution.
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+4.0
SUPERHOT
The game challenges players with skillful combat, timing, and strategic planning, rewarding mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Affected Zone Tactics
Game demands tactical thinking, planning, and skillful execution; players report learning curves and satisfaction from…
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+4.0
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
The game involves complex technical challenges in engine and car design, requiring skill and learning to master.
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+4.0
Boomerang Fu
Game rewards skill mastery and strategic use of power-ups; easy to learn but hard to master.
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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
Descenders
Game is easy to learn but hard to master with a high skill ceiling, requiring precision and offering skill-based…
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+4.0
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
The game requires skillful use of different classes and weapons, strategic planning for missions, and mastering…
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+4.0
Everhood
The game features challenging rhythm-based bullet hell battles that require skill and mastery, with no-hit achievements…
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+4.0
Heavenly Bodies
The game requires mastering difficult controls and physics puzzles, providing skill challenges and rewarding player…
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+4.0
Hitman: Blood Money
Requires skillful planning, stealth, and execution with feedback through rankings and mission outcomes.
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+4.0
HROT
Challenging combat requiring skillful dodging, resource management, and mastery of weapons; difficulty modes increase…
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+4.0
Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
Combat is skillful and strategic with many mechanics, counters, and build synergies requiring player mastery and…
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+4.0
Magical Girl Celesphonia
Combat involves strategic skill choices, crafting, and upgrading gear with feedback on performance; difficulty settings…
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+4.0
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
The game is challenging with complex bullet hell patterns requiring skill and practice; includes spell practice mode to…
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Game offers skill-based RTS gameplay with unit micromanagement, strategic point control, and tactical decision making.
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