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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
Red Zone
The game is notably difficult with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of complex controls, resource management…
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+5.0
Snooker
High skill ceiling with challenging AI and realistic physics rewarding mastery and precise control.
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+5.0
Sudoku
Sudoku challenges players' logical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with difficulty scaling from beginner to…
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+5.0
Tag Game
High skill ceiling with advanced parkour mechanics and strategic decision-making in tag and chase gameplay.
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+5.0
Taiko Web
The game features a demanding difficulty curve, especially in expert mode, requiring skill mastery and precise timing…
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+5.0
The Longest Game Ever 2
The game is highly challenging, requiring mastery of complex puzzles, strategic planning, and skillful execution with…
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+5.0
Ultraman Fighting Evolution 3
The game demands mastery of complex combos, timing, and strategic energy use; the punishing S-rank grading system and…
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+5.0
Venge.io
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precise aiming, recoil mastery, tactical positioning, and ability management.
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+5.0
Word Bomb
The game strongly challenges vocabulary recall, typing speed, and quick thinking, with difficulty ramping up and skill…
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+4.0
FIFA 14
The game rewards skillful play with improved AI, realistic physics, and nuanced controls that challenge players to…
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+4.0
Airships: Conquer the Skies
Game involves skillful ship design, tactical combat, resource management, and strategic conquest requiring learning and…
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+4.0
Astral Ascent
Combat is skill-based with a high skill ceiling; players learn enemy patterns and improve through repeated runs and…
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+4.0
Commando Collection
The game challenges players with reflex-based combat, pattern memorization, and boss fights requiring skill and timing.
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+4.0
Cry of Fear
The game challenges players with resource management, combat difficulty, and puzzle solving requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Dome Keeper
Game offers skill-based challenges especially on higher difficulties; players improve through mastering resource…
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+4.0
DYNASTY WARRIORS: ORIGINS
Combat is skill-based with parrying, dodging, and strategic troop commands requiring mastery and providing satisfying…
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+4.0
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
The game requires skillful listening, timing, and quick reactions to survive, with increasing difficulty and challenges…
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+4.0
Gothic 1
The game requires skillful combat, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex controls; progression is meaningful and…
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+4.0
Grounded
Challenging combat requiring skillful blocking and parrying; progression through crafting and exploration.
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+4.0
It Steals
The game challenges players with skillful navigation, quick reactions, and learning unique mechanics per mode…
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+4.0
Life Goes On: Done to Death
Puzzles require skillful problem solving and timing; challenges increase progressively.
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+4.0
Magicraft
Game challenges players to master complex spell combinations and boss fights, rewarding skill and strategy.
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+4.0
Poker Night at the Inventory
Players learn and improve poker skills, face challenging AI opponents, and receive feedback on performance.
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+4.0
RED HOT VENGEANCE
Game offers skill-based fast-paced shooting challenges with increasing difficulty and feedback, rewarding mastery.
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