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+4.0
Slappyball
Game is easy to learn but hard to master; players report skill-based gameplay and competitive ranked modes.
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+4.0
Surviving Mars
The game challenges players with complex resource logistics, micromanagement, and strategic problem solving, rewarding…
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+4.0
Swords and Sandals Immortals
Combat requires tactical thinking, skill builds, and overcoming challenging opponents with feedback on performance.
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+4.0
The Fall of the Dungeon Guardians - Enhanced Edition
Combat requires strategic skill, managing aggro, cooldowns, and positioning; players receive feedback and must adapt…
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+4.0
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story™
Combat requires skillful chaining, dodging, and strategic spell use; boss fights are challenging and rewarding.
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+4.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful tactical play, situational awareness, and mastery of squad…
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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
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
High skill ceiling with technical movement (bunny hopping, trick jumps), class mastery, and strategic team play…
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+4.0
Airport CEO
The game demands significant skill in planning, problem-solving, and managing complex systems, with a steep learning…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 - Uprising
Game offers challenging AI, especially in Challenge mode, requiring skill and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Cows VS Vikings
The game offers challenging levels, strategic tower placement, and requires skillful management of upgrades and spells.
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+4.0
Crafty Survivors
The game features skill-based combat with dodge mechanics, manual aiming, and strategic skill use, providing a…
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+4.0
Crystal Clash
Game rewards skillful deckbuilding, strategic unit placement, and adaptivity; players report learning and mastering…
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+4.0
Deathmatch Classic
Game rewards skillful play and mastery of advanced techniques like bunnyhopping; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest
Game is challenging with tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, planning, and decision making; missions often…
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+4.0
Dungeons of Aether
The game demands skillful resource management, strategic thinking, and mastery of unique character playstyles…
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+4.0
Epic Conquest 2
Combat requires skillful dodging and timing; grinding and upgrading gear provide a satisfying challenge and sense of…
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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
FrostBound
The game offers a steep learning curve with complex card interactions and strategic depth, rewarding skillful play and…
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+4.0
Isonzo
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical gameplay, and progression system rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
KeeperRL
The game involves overcoming challenging strategic and tactical problems, with a steep learning curve and skillful…
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+4.0
Legends of Runeterra
The game rewards skillful play and strategic synergy, with a high skill ceiling and meaningful tactical decision-making.
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+4.0
Little Incrementisle
Game requires skillful resource management, strategic planning, and overcoming challenging events; players report…
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+4.0
Lone Fungus
The game features challenging platforming and boss fights requiring skill and mastery; feedback and progression reward…
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