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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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+4.0
The Signal State
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful logic and optimization, with feedback via leaderboards and…
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+4.0
Wantless : Solace at World’s End
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful planning and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding…
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+4.0
BIGFOOT
The game involves skillful combat, strategic planning, and learning mechanics to effectively hunt or evade Bigfoot…
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+4.0
Bodycam
The game demands skillful aiming, tactical movement, and situational awareness with a steep learning curve and high…
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+4.0
Caveblazers
High skill ceiling with challenging combat and boss fights requiring mastery and learning.
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+4.0
Enlisted
Game involves skillful aiming, tactical squad management, vehicle operation, and overcoming challenging battles with…
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+4.0
Half Minute Hero: Super Mega Neo Climax Ultimate Boy
Requires skillful time and resource management, quick decision-making, and mastery of multiple game modes with…
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+4.0
HELLCARD: Prologue
Requires skillful deck management, tactical positioning, and strategic planning; players report a challenging but…
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+4.0
Hitman GO: Definitive Edition
Challenging puzzles that require careful planning and skillful execution with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
Kopanito All-Stars Soccer
Game is skill-based with a learning curve, challenging AI, and rewards mastery of passing, shooting, and tackling.
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+4.0
Ratatan
The game requires skillful rhythm input, dodging, and strategic army management with feedback on performance, and…
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+4.0
Road to Vostok
Game is challenging with punishing mechanics, requiring skillful play and tactical thinking to survive and progress.
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+4.0
Sins of a Solar Empire II
The game offers deep strategic and tactical challenges with complex mechanics, ship upgrades, and resource management…
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+4.0
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
The games are challenging with puzzles and platforming requiring skill and mastery, supported by many achievements…
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+4.0
As We Descend
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful management of stagger mechanics, unit positioning, and…
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+4.0
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
High skill ceiling with fast-paced combat, scoring systems, and challenging boss fights requiring mastery.
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+4.0
DAVIGO: VR vs. PC
Game features a high skill ceiling with challenging asymmetric gameplay requiring mastery of VR controls and PC tactics.
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+4.0
Don't Pee
The game challenges players with quick time events and skillful management of bladder control, requiring precision and…
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+4.0
Drill Core
The game offers skill-based challenges in managing resources, micro-managing miners, and defending against waves, with…
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+4.0
ELDERBORN
Combat is skill-based with parrying, dodging, and timing; players report satisfying mastery and challenge especially on…
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+4.0
Escape The Mad Empire
The game requires strategic thinking, skillful management of resources, and mastery of complex combat mechanics with…
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+4.0
Feed the Scorchpot
Game requires skillful planning, strategic building, and dice management; players report a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
Gachi Revenge
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skill, strategy, and timing, with player feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Hobs
Game requires strategic thinking, skillful deck building, and tactical play to overcome opponents.
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