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+4.0
GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-
Gameplay requires mastering complex controls, combos, and strategic unit management, with a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Hell is Others
Game rewards skillful play, map knowledge, strategic decision-making, and mastery of mechanics like stamina and bullet…
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+4.0
Hot Brass
Game requires skillful execution of tactics, precise shooting, and adherence to rules of engagement with feedback on…
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+4.0
Kaiju Wars
The game offers challenging tactical decisions, requiring skillful planning and adaptation to unique kaiju abilities…
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+4.0
Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes
Game challenges players with difficult missions requiring skillful management of troops and hero combat; some missions…
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+4.0
Mysterium: A Psychic Clue Game
Game challenges players to interpret clues, solve puzzles, and coordinate effectively, requiring skill and cognitive…
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+4.0
Pharaonic
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring timing, stamina management, and learning enemy patterns.
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+4.0
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
The game is challenging with accurate enemy AI, no health regeneration, and requires skillful aiming and ammo…
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+4.0
Sudden Strike 5
Game is challenging with steep learning curve, requiring skillful micromanagement, tactical planning, and resource…
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+4.0
WARTILE
Challenging tactical gameplay requiring skillful positioning, timing, and use of abilities; AI is competent and…
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+4.0
Cybercube
The game offers a challenging skill-based experience with increasing difficulty and precise timing demands.
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+4.0
Puzzle Chambers
Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty requiring logical thinking, math skills, and problem solving; some levels…
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+4.0
Teslagrad Remastered
The game demands skillful timing and precise control, especially in platforming and boss fights, providing a…
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+4.0
Ys X: Proud Nordics
Combat involves skillful timing of dodges, perfect guards, and combo management; boss fights require pattern reading…
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+4.0
Alchemist Simulator
Game offers skill-based puzzle mechanics requiring understanding of ingredient aspects and tool usage, with feedback…
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+4.0
Fearless Fantasy
Combat system is challenging and skill-based, requiring precision and timing; players receive feedback via grading…
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+4.0
Mystic Academy: Escape Room
Puzzles require logical thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills with feedback through puzzle completion.
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+4.0
Shovel Knight Dig
The game requires skillful platforming, quick reactions, and strategic use of items and relics, with a learning curve…
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+4.0
Skydance's BEHEMOTH
Combat requires skill development, parrying, timing, and mastering mechanics; players report a learning curve and…
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+4.0
TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT
The game offers challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and mastery of controls, with difficulty ramping up.
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+4.0
WE ARE SO DEAD
Game has a steep learning curve and requires skillful communication and coordination; players report rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Weable
Game demands skillful control, timing, and precision; players report challenge and learning curve.
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+4.0
Ctrl CV
The game challenges players with precise platforming, timing, and puzzle solving, requiring skill and concentration.
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+4.0
ATOMINE
The game is challenging with demanding twin-stick shooter mechanics and boss fights requiring skill and mastery.
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