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The Bell Echoes
The game challenges players with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful use of terrain, positioning, and character…
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+4.0
Scapewatch: Idle MMO
The game offers skill development through managing tasks, optimizing routes, and progressing through complex systems…
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+4.0
The Magus Circle
The game requires skillful drawing of spells and strategic build choices, with feedback on performance and a high skill…
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+4.0
Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD
High difficulty on Veteran and Impossible modes requires skillful strategy, micromanagement, and adaptation to…
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+4.0
Nocturne
Rhythm combat requires skill and timing, with multiple difficulty levels and build strategies to master
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+4.0
Rivage
Puzzles vary in difficulty from intuitive to challenging, requiring skill, observation, and logical thinking, with…
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+4.0
False Hero
Combat requires skillful timing, learning enemy patterns, and chaining combos; bosses demand mastery of mechanics and…
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+5.0
STUNTBOOST
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics and leaderboard competition; players improve through mastering momentum…
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+4.0
Breakout Garage
The game offers skill-based tuning and racing challenges, rewarding players for learning and improving their setups.
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+4.0
Dressmaker
The game involves skillful pattern placement, sewing mechanics with optional assist, and strategic resource management…
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+4.0
Happy Wheels
Game requires mastering challenging physics and precise timing; players improve skills through trial-and-error and…
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+5.0
Normal Golf Game
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics that reward skill mastery and provide continuous…
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+4.0
IGTAP: an Incremental Game That's Also a Platformer
The game demands skillful platforming and optimization of routes, rewarding mastery and mechanical improvement.
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+4.0
Driving Rogue
Driving mechanics reward skillful drifting, near misses, and combo management; players improve through practice and…
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+4.0
Emberward
The game challenges players with strategic tower defense and maze building requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
The game offers challenging combat, including a Nightmare difficulty, requiring skill and strategic planning.
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+4.0
OpenFront
Game requires strategic thinking, skillful timing, and resource management; players report a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER BEFORE 4: DEMONS FROM THE PORTAL TO HELL I OPENED ARE STILL IN THE FAVELA AND NOW I HAVE TO SAVE MAMADAS FROM RONALDO
The game challenges players with skill-based movement and combat, including rocket jumps and speedrunning elements.
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+4.0
Gladio Mori
The game offers a high skill ceiling with complex physics-based combat and a challenging moveset editor that rewards…
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+4.0
Fright Train
The game requires skillful aiming, inventory management, and strategic resource use; players receive feedback through…
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+4.0
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Combat requires skillful parrying, dodging, and stamina management; building and crafting have meaningful progression.
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+5.0
Rollout Inline
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and mechanics; mastering tricks requires practice and precision.
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+4.0
Dimraeth
Combat is challenging and skill-based with parrying, dodging, and build variety; players report satisfying mastery and…
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+4.0
Tenebris: Terra Incognita
Combat requires tactical skill, managing initiative, combos, and status effects; progression and gear optimization add…
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