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+4.0
AirMech
Game demands skillful multitasking, strategic thinking, and quick decision-making with feedback from competitive PvP…
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+4.0
Apex Rush
Game challenges players with difficult tracks, medals requiring skillful performance, and a learning curve especially…
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+4.0
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus
The game offers challenging platforming and boss fights requiring skill mastery and precise inputs, with feedback on…
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+4.0
Carcassonne - Tiles & Tactics
The game offers a challenging AI and strategic depth, requiring skillful tile placement and scoring tactics.
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+4.0
Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft
Players engage in problem solving and programming challenges with feedback from robot automation success.
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+4.0
Eastern Exorcist
Combat is skill-based with parry, dodge, stamina management and boss fights requiring strategy and timing; players…
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+4.0
Elven Assassin
Game requires skillful aiming, dodging axes, and mastering bow mechanics with feedback on performance and progression.
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+4.0
EMERGENCY 20
The game requires managing complex emergencies, multitasking, and strategic planning, providing skill challenges and…
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+4.0
Evolution Board Game
Game offers strategic depth and challenge, with AI difficulty levels and multiplayer competition requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Fairytale Fables
High skill ceiling with strategic depth, complex synergies, and regular balance patches; learning curve acknowledged…
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+4.0
Fighties
The game features challenging bosses and fast-paced combat requiring skill and reflexes; players report difficulty…
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+4.0
Fogpiercer
The game offers challenging tactical puzzles requiring skillful positioning, deck management, and planning; players…
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+4.0
FPS Chess
Game requires skill in both chess strategy and FPS aiming mechanics, with a learning curve and skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Garena Free Fire Max
The game requires skillful gunplay, strategic use of character abilities, and advanced tactics like jiggle peeking and…
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+4.0
Gears of War
Gameplay requires skillful use of cover, aiming, and timing reloads; multiplayer has a high skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Hellsplit: Arena
Combat requires skillful blocking, parrying, and strategic targeting of enemies' weak points; players report satisfying…
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+4.0
Iron Fisticle
Game requires skillful twin-stick shooting, dodging, and strategic use of upgrades; difficulty ramps up and mastery is…
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+4.0
KallaX
The game challenges players with increasing complexity and skillful coordination, rewarding mastery and efficient…
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+4.0
Let Them Come
The game offers challenging boss fights and requires skillful timing and strategy to optimize upgrades and survive…
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+4.0
Little Witch Nobeta
Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and resource management; bosses provide challenging tests of player ability.
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+4.0
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Game involves mastering complex tactical rules, dice mechanics, and scenario strategies with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
Magellania
Combat requires skillful planning, timing, and strategic positioning; difficulty scales and challenges player mastery.
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+4.0
Mahjong Soul
The game offers a steep learning curve with tutorials and ranked play that challenge players to improve skill and…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Combat requires skillful lock-on, dodging, and exploiting enemy weaknesses; boss fights demand pattern recognition and…
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