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+4.0
Friendly Steps
The game has a steep skill curve with challenging physics-based controls and rewarding mastery, especially in…
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+4.0
Grand Pigeon's Duty
Game is challenging with precise aiming, wind effects, and limited attempts requiring skill and mastery.
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+4.0
GravNewton
The game demands precise timing, quick reflexes, and mastery of gravity mechanics, providing skill-based challenges and…
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+4.0
Greedventory
Combat requires precise mouse control, timing, and skillful parrying; bosses and traps present challenging tests of…
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+4.0
KUNAI
Players feel effective with smooth controls and skill-based movement.
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+4.0
Music Store Simulator Prologue
Game involves detailed skill-based tasks like assembling, painting, tuning guitars, and managing inventory with…
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+4.0
Quarantineer
Game requires managing many variables and overcoming difficult challenges, demanding skill and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Warlords Under Siege
Game challenges players with tactical RTS and deckbuilding mechanics requiring skillful unit management and strategic…
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+4.0
AETHERIS
The game features challenging tactical turn-based combat requiring planning, skillful use of abilities, and resource…
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+4.0
Alpha Runner
Game is challenging with skill-based platforming, mini-games, and achievement grinding requiring mastery and…
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+4.0
Field of Glory II: Medieval
The game has a steep learning curve with complex tactical mechanics and a challenging AI that punishes mistakes…
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+4.0
SPOOKWARE
Microgames require skill, quick reflexes, and learning new mechanics; some are challenging and provide feedback on…
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+4.0
Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
The game demands skillful management of complex economic, military, and diplomatic systems with a steep learning curve…
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+4.0
Apex Aim Trainer
Focuses on skill improvement through practicing recoil patterns, tracking, and aiming at moving targets with feedback.
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+4.0
Bureau of Contacts
The game challenges players with complex evidence gathering, AI ghost behavior, and requires skillful coordination and…
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+4.0
Creature in the Well
Gameplay requires skillful aiming, timing, and strategic weapon use; boss fights test player skill and knowledge.
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+4.0
DemonCrawl
The game requires skillful minesweeper logic combined with item and resource management; players report a steep…
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+4.0
Drifting Lands
Requires skillful dodging and management of shields, energy, and skills; difficulty ramps up significantly
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+4.0
ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Challenging gameplay with skill-based progression and learning enemy patterns; requires mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Heroes of Steel RPG
Combat is challenging and tactical, requiring skillful positioning and strategy; character progression and skill…
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+4.0
Jagged Alliance 1: Gold Edition
The game challenges players with complex tactical combat, resource management, and mercenary personality dynamics…
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+4.0
Outnumbered
The game is skill-based with a high difficulty curve, requiring players to master dodging, positioning, and upgrade…
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+4.0
Pizza Connection 2
The game requires skillful management, strategic planning, and micromanagement to succeed, with challenging campaign…
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+4.0
Pro Cycling Manager 2023
The game offers challenging AI, realistic race dynamics, and requires skillful management and tactical decisions…
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