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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
FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition
Challenging gameplay with skillchains, job mastery, and complex gear optimization; progression requires learning and…
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+4.0
Heavy Weapon Deluxe
Game is challenging with skillful dodging and shooting required; difficulty ramps up and players report frustration but…
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+4.0
Heroes® of Might & Magic® III - HD Edition
Game requires strategic thinking, resource management, and tactical combat skills with meaningful feedback.
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+4.0
High Hell
The game challenges players with fast-paced twitch shooting and precision aiming, rewarding skill improvement and…
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+4.0
Hourglass
Puzzles require logical thinking, timing, and mastery of mechanics; difficulty ramps up and some puzzles are…
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+4.0
Interloper
Game requires skillful micro-management, quick thinking, and strategic planning to succeed.
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+4.0
Iris and the Giant
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful deck and resource management, with a learning curve and…
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+4.0
Jackal
The game requires skillful, fast-paced combat and precision; players report a satisfying challenge especially on harder…
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+4.0
Lofi Ping Pong
The game demands precise timing and rhythmic skill, with players overcoming challenging mechanics and receiving…
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+4.0
Lunavania
Game features challenging combat with bullet hell bosses requiring skillful dodging and build optimization; some…
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+4.0
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Demo
Combat is challenging with difficult monsters like Malzeno; players report skill-based fights and learning curve.
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+4.0
Nitro Kid
The game offers challenging tactical combat and deckbuilding that requires skillful planning and adaptation, with…
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+4.0
No Plan B
The game requires skillful planning and execution, with a high learning curve and rewarding mastery of complex tactical…
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+4.0
Raw Metal
Game demands skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of combat and stealth mechanics.
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+4.0
Skewer Squad
The game features escalating difficulty, requiring skillful micro-management and build optimization to succeed.
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+4.0
SURA: Shattered Star
The game demands skillful timing, pattern recognition, and precise execution, especially in combat and boss fights.
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+4.0
Time Rifters
Players engage in skillful shooting, strategic planning, and optimizing runs to achieve 100% completion and high scores.
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+4.0
Total Chaos
Combat requires skillful melee and ranged tactics, stamina and resource management, and puzzle solving with feedback on…
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+4.0
Variables 2
The game offers challenging strategic and tactical decisions, especially at higher difficulties, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Volkolak: The Will of Gods
Combat requires skillful reading of enemy patterns, timing, and precise execution; bosses act as challenging skill…
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+4.0
Volley Court
The game offers challenging AI, skill-based mechanics, and requires mastering different volleyball roles and tactics.
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+4.0
Worbital
The game challenges players with aiming using orbital physics, strategic weapon use, and managing multiple tasks…
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+4.0
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Game requires managing complex economic systems, supply chains, and city building with a significant learning curve and…
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+4.0
Dark Hours
Game involves skillful cooperation, puzzle solving, and monster evasion with feedback on performance; some monsters…
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