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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Dark Deception
Game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players must master mechanics, timing, and strategies to overcome…
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+5.0
Elasto Mania Remastered
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex physics, rewarding players who improve and refine their…
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+5.0
HYPER DEMON
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring mastery and offering constant feedback on performance.
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+5.0
Leap up no Justu: Double
The game is described as challenging, requiring skillful timing and reflexes, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+5.0
Maxwell's puzzling demon
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring deep understanding and skill, providing strong feedback…
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+5.0
Suit for Hire
High skill ceiling with challenging combat mechanics, requiring mastery of shooting, melee, counters, and timing to…
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+5.0
Tetrobot and Co.
Challenging puzzles with a good difficulty curve requiring skillful logical thinking and mastery of game mechanics.
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+5.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
The game features challenging combat with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastering combos, dodging, and weapon…
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+5.0
Treasure 'n Trio
The game features challenging puzzles requiring skillful use of character abilities and strategic thinking, with…
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+5.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
The game is described as mechanically deep and complex with skill-based mechanics, parries, combos, and strategic…
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+5.0
The Way of the Exploding Fist
The game requires mastering complex controls and timing, rewarding skillful execution and tactical play.
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+5.0
art of rally
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and driving mechanics; rewarding mastery of weight transfer, throttle…
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+5.0
Invisible, Inc.
High skill ceiling with complex tactical planning, precise execution, and learning from mistakes.
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+5.0
Nidhogg
High skill ceiling with precise timing, reflexes, and strategic mind games required to master combat.
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+5.0
Cogmind
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, tactical combat, and strategic decision making.
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+5.0
CRUEL
The game demands precision aiming, quick reflexes, and mastery of mechanics like parrying and resource management.
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+5.0
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Sledders
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and physics; players report learning curve and mastery satisfaction.
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+5.0
VIVIDLOPE
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging levels, requiring mastery of mechanics, enemy patterns, and…
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+5.0
Zoombinis
The game provides challenging logic puzzles that increase in difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving.
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+5.0
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
The game offers deep strategic complexity, requiring skillful management of dice rolls, health resources, and…
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+5.0
OTXO
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, challenging combat requiring quick reflexes and strategic use of abilities.
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+5.0
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
High skill and logical reasoning required; puzzles are challenging and require mastery of complex rules and patterns.
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+5.0
A=B
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and optimization.
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