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+4.0
Wartales
Combat is challenging and tactical, requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and strategic planning with…
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+5.0
Wayward
The game demands skillful management of resources, crafting, combat, and survival mechanics with clear feedback and…
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+4.0
Within the blade
Game is challenging with precise timing and skill required; players report satisfying combat and stealth mechanics.
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+4.0
Zenith Trace
High skill ceiling with mastering different cars' unique handling and drifting mechanics; players engage in challenging…
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+5.0
12 bananas
The game is highly challenging, demanding precision and skill, with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and challenging AI.
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+4.0
Asura: Vengeance Edition
Challenging combat requiring skillful dodging and stamina management; players improve through learning enemy patterns.
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+4.0
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics, but accessible with tutorials and auto combos
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+4.0
Azure Striker Gunvolt
The game rewards skillful play with a ranking system and challenging boss fights, requiring mastery of mechanics and…
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+4.0
Bionic Bay
The game challenges players with skillful platforming, physics puzzles, and timing, providing satisfying feedback and…
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+5.0
Broken Edge
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like sword awakening, precise poses for abilities, and strategic play…
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+5.0
Command: Modern Operations
The game demands high skill and knowledge of military systems, tactics, and complex UI, rewarding mastery and strategic…
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+4.0
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
The game offers satisfying gunplay, tactical suit management, and challenging combat especially on higher difficulties.
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+4.0
Cyberhunt
Game offers skill-based twin-stick shooter mechanics with increasing difficulty and many achievements requiring mastery.
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+5.0
DCS World Steam Edition
High skill ceiling with complex flight models, requiring extensive learning, practice, and mastery of aircraft systems.
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+5.0
Dungeon Peplum
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, challenging gameplay requiring reflexes, rhythm, and mastery; players improve over…
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+4.0
Enemy Mind
The game challenges players with skillful ship switching, aiming, and survival against increasing difficulty and boss…
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+5.0
Final Sentence
Strong emphasis on skillful typing, accuracy, and speed with immediate feedback and high skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Fly O'Clock
Game requires skillful timing and concentration to achieve high scores and complete challenging achievements.
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+4.0
Forefront
Skillful gunplay, vehicle control, and teamwork are emphasized; players report rewarding kills and a growing skill gap.
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+4.0
GOAT OF DUTY
The game has a high skill ceiling with fast-paced arena shooter mechanics, rewarding player skill and aiming ability…
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+4.0
Grapple Dog
Game offers skill-based platforming with a high skill ceiling, challenging time trials, and rewarding mastery of…
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+4.0
GRIDROAD
Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful optimization and problem solving.
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+5.0
Insurgency: Sandstorm
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil control, and tactical team coordination; players report significant…
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