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The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful management of limited skill uses, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+4.0
Swing Dunk
The game has a high skill ceiling with challenging mechanics and a learning curve; players report mastering tricky…
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+5.0
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
The game demands real programming skills, problem-solving, debugging, and optimization, providing strong feedback on…
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+4.0
Hearthstone
Game offers deep strategic challenges, skillful deck building, and tactical play with feedback through wins and losses.
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+4.0
FIFA 20
Gameplay involves skillful controls, mastering new mechanics like strafe dribbling and set pieces, rewarding player…
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+4.0
Rogue Lords
The game requires skillful planning and mastery of complex mechanics, including resource management, skill recharge…
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+4.0
Godlike Burger
Game requires skillful multitasking, managing resources, and mastering complex mechanics.
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+4.0
Elite Dangerous
The game has a steep learning curve with complex controls and flight mechanics, rewarding skill mastery and technical…
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+4.0
Pavlov
Game requires skillful gunplay, reloading, and tactical thinking; described as easy to learn but hard to master.
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+4.0
Smithworks
Game requires significant skill, coordination, and quick decision-making to succeed, especially in multiplayer.
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+4.0
Battlefield 3™
The game offers skill-based gunplay, vehicle mastery, and tactical teamwork with feedback, challenging players to…
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+4.0
Team Sonic Racing™
Game offers skillful driving, mastering team mechanics, and challenging modes with feedback and progression.
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+4.0
NHL 26
The game features a steep learning curve, especially with the new goaltending system and realistic gameplay mechanics…
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+4.0
Awesomenauts
Skill-based gameplay with character mastery and strategic item choices; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Tower of Guns
Game demands skillful dodging, aiming, and fast reflexes; players level up weapons and improve stats, receiving clear…
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+4.0
World of Warships
Requires skill development, understanding mechanics, and tactical play; players report a learning curve and mastery…
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+5.0
Dangerous Waters
Steep learning curve requiring mastery of sonar, TMA, weapon systems, and naval tactics; players develop real skills…
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+4.0
Buriedbornes - Dungeon RPG
Game requires skillful decision making, adapting to RNG, and mastering complex mechanics to progress.
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+4.0
The Impossible Quiz
The game requires skillful memory, quick reflexes, lateral thinking, and problem solving to progress, providing…
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+4.0
Ricochet
Game requires skillful aiming, timing, and movement; described as easy to learn but hard to master with a high skill…
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+5.0
I'm on Observation Duty 5
Game requires high skill in observation, memory, and quick decision-making to spot subtle changes and avoid mistakes.
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+4.0
TeraBlaster
Gameplay requires skillful maneuvering and shooting with increasing difficulty and fast reflexes to survive and improve…
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+4.0
Banana Shooter
Game requires skillful movement and aiming; described as easy to learn but hard to master with significant brain usage.
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+4.0
GUILTY GEAR 2 -OVERTURE-
Gameplay requires mastering complex controls, combos, and strategic unit management, with a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Arcanists
The game has a steep learning curve, skill-based turn-based combat, ranked play, and strategic depth requiring mastery…
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