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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
SYNTHETIK: Arena
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics like manual reload, weapon jamming, and tactical combat requiring…
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+5.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution-heavy gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning…
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+5.0
Thumper
High skill ceiling with demanding reflexes, timing, and pattern mastery; players improve through learning and practice.
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+5.0
Wargame: Red Dragon
High skill ceiling with complex unit management, logistics, and tactical decision-making; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Bloodthief
High skill ceiling with challenging movement and combat; players improve times and master mechanics.
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+5.0
Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
High skill ceiling with complex bullet patterns, scoring mechanics, and mastery of Break and Double Break modes…
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+5.0
Duck Souls
The game is a challenging precision platformer requiring skill mastery, timing, and pattern recognition, with frequent…
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+5.0
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction…
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+5.0
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
The game provides structured lessons, immediate feedback, and challenges that help players improve pixel art skills…
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+5.0
RAM: Random Access Mayhem
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging combat, and rewarding mastery of multiple bots.
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+5.0
Shipwrecked 64
The game demands high skill in puzzle solving, observation, and platforming, with complex challenges and rewarding…
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+5.0
Streets of Fury EX
The game features a deep combo system, skill-based mechanics, and challenging modes that reward mastery and technical…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, steep learning curve, and rewarding mastery of tactics and shooting.
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+5.0
7 Billion Humans
The game provides challenging programming puzzles with optimization goals that require skillful coding and logical…
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+5.0
Aimbeast
High skill ceiling with challenging scenarios and ranked modes that provide clear feedback and progression.
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+5.0
click to ten
The game is described as extremely challenging, requiring skill, focus, and perseverance to progress.
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+5.0
Descent
High skill ceiling with complex controls, challenging AI, and difficult levels requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Dominions 5 - Warriors of the Faith
The game demands high skill and knowledge to master complex mechanics, optimize strategies, and manage numerous units…
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+5.0
Duelists of Eden
High skill ceiling and complex mechanics with strategic deckbuilding and fast-paced combat challenge players to improve…
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+5.0
Legend of Grimrock 2
The game is challenging with complex puzzles, strategic combat, and character progression requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Paint it Back
The game offers a wide range of puzzle difficulties, including very challenging large puzzles that require logical…
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+5.0
Siralim Ultimate
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, theorycrafting, and build optimization requiring deep understanding and…
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+5.0
Teeworlds
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (grappling hook), aiming, and strategic play; players report…
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+5.0
The Local
High skill ceiling with challenging movement mechanics, speedrunning, and leaderboards provide strong feedback on…
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