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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
F1® Manager 2024
The game requires strategic thinking, managing multiple complex systems, and overcoming challenges like car development…
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+4.0
Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Game offers challenging combat, skill-based mechanics, and progression systems that reward player skill and tactical…
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+4.0
Rebel Inc: Escalation
The game is challenging, requiring strategic thinking and skillful management of multiple complex systems to succeed.
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+4.0
Ship of Fools
The game requires skillful coordination, timing, and mastery of mechanics to overcome challenging bosses and enemy…
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+4.0
Squishy the Suicidal Pig
The game features challenging puzzles and platforming that require skill, precision, and problem-solving, with a high…
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+4.0
Age of Fear: The Undead King
Challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning and unit management with meaningful feedback.
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+4.0
Atlantic Fleet
Requires skill in estimating firing solutions, managing fleet composition, and strategic planning; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Battle Ball
Game has a steep learning curve and requires skillful dodging and throwing; players report mastering mechanics over…
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+4.0
Blaster Master Zero 3
The game offers challenging boss fights and requires skillful use of weapons and counters, with difficulty ramping…
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+4.0
Calculate It
The game challenges players with limited button uses and complex calculations, requiring skillful mental math and…
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+4.0
Contra: Operation Galuga
The game offers challenging run-and-gun gameplay with skill-based platforming, boss fights, and a perk system that…
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+4.0
Dragon's Wake
Gameplay involves skillful platforming, mastering flight controls, and challenging boss fights.
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+4.0
Drift Phonk 666
The game demands precision, quick adaptation, and mastery of a unique drifting mechanic, providing a challenging…
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+4.0
Drums Rock
Game offers skill challenges with increasing difficulty, boss battles, and precise timing mechanics that reward mastery…
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+4.0
Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist
Puzzles are challenging and require logical thinking and problem solving, providing a strong sense of mastery when…
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+4.0
Gone Rogue
Game requires skillful stealth, timing, and strategic use of tools; progression and skill trees reward mastery.
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+4.0
Gunman Clive
The game features challenging platforming and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and pattern recognition, with…
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+4.0
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses and combat; players improve through learning patterns and upgrades
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+4.0
illWill
Combat requires skillful aiming, weapon switching, and enemy pattern recognition; difficulty modes and modifiers add…
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+4.0
Lorn's Lure
The game demands precise platforming and mastery of complex movement mechanics, with a high skill ceiling especially in…
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+4.0
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Combat is described as fast, fluid, and challenging with skill-based dodging and timing; players receive feedback and…
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+4.0
Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2
The combat system is skill-based with strategic depth, including real-time action and tactical elements, rewarding…
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+4.0
Midnight Hoops
The game demands skillful timing and precision in shooting, with a challenging boss fight and rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Mystic Vale
The game offers mental challenge through strategic deck crafting and managing multiple resources, with AI difficulty…
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