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+4.0
Rosenkreuzstilette
The game is challenging with precise platforming and difficult bosses requiring pattern learning and skillful execution.
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+5.0
SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
Highly strategic and challenging turn-based combat system requiring skillful manipulation of turn order, resource…
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+4.0
SCP: 5K
Gunplay is praised as satisfying and skillful; combat requires tactical thinking and coordination, with challenging AI…
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+5.0
Second Front
The game demands skillful tactical planning, understanding of complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI…
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+4.0
SimAirport
The game offers a challenging management simulation with micromanagement, optimization, and problem solving.
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+5.0
StarBreak
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses, tight controls, and permadeath requiring mastery of mechanics and enemy…
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+4.0
STRIDE
High skill ceiling with challenging parkour mechanics, aiming, and timing; players report learning curve and mastery…
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+4.0
The Devil Within: Satgat
Combat requires skillful timing of parries, dodges, and stamina management; boss fights demand mastery and provide…
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+4.0
The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty
Combat requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of a unique parry system, rewarding player…
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+4.0
Train Sim World® 3
The game offers complex train controls, realistic physics, and skill-based challenges such as managing braking and…
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+4.0
Train Sim World® 4
The game offers a challenging learning curve with realistic train controls, signaling, and scenario planning that…
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+4.0
Tribe XR | DJ Academy
The game offers skill challenges such as beatmatching, mixing, and mastering DJ equipment controls with feedback and…
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+4.0
Unstoppable Gorg
The game requires skillful management of tower placement and orbit rotation, with challenging difficulty especially on…
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+4.0
Zaccaria Pinball
The game offers challenging tables with skill-based gameplay, multiple modes, and leaderboards that reward mastery and…
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+4.0
Zero Caliber 2 Remastered
Game challenges players with tactical combat, weapon handling skills, and enemy AI requiring cover and flanking…
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+5.0
7,62 Hard Life
High skill and tactical challenge with complex inventory management, weapon maintenance, and demanding combat mechanics…
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+4.0
8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skill and strategy, with responsive controls and combat mechanics.
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+4.0
Age of Gladiators
Game involves skillful management, strategic planning, and overcoming financial and tactical challenges, rewarding…
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+4.0
Akin
The game offers increasing difficulty puzzles that require logical thinking and skill, especially in timed mode.
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+5.0
Alpha Response
High skill ceiling with punishing mechanics, requiring mastery of tactics, aiming, and team coordination; players…
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+5.0
Battle Talent
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, parrying mechanics, and enemy AI requiring mastery and…
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+4.0
Battlestations: Midway
The game is challenging with complex controls, realistic physics, and requires skillful multitasking and mastery of…
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+4.0
Before We Leave
The game involves mastering complex logistics, resource management, and optimization challenges with feedback on…
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+4.0
Behold the Kickmen
The game features a learning curve with skill-based tackling, passing, and shooting mechanics, rewarding player…
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