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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
Vault of the Void
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and mastery of unique class mechanics; players feel…
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+5.0
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The game features challenging combat requiring skillful combos, timing, and mastery of different characters, with…
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+5.0
Flywrench
Game demands high skill, tight controls, and mastery of complex mechanics with immediate feedback and challenge…
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+5.0
From the Depths
High skill ceiling with complex engineering, physics, and AI programming challenges; players learn and improve over…
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+5.0
NanoApostle
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses requiring learning attack patterns, precise parrying, and mastery of…
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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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+5.0
Racket: Nx
High skill ceiling with precise racket and ball physics, mastery curve, and challenging levels requiring practice and…
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+5.0
Rogue
The game is known for its high difficulty and skill-based survival, requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic…
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+5.0
Tennis Elbow 2013
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging gameplay requiring precise timing, positioning, and shot…
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+5.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and mechanics rewarding skill mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
Card Shark
Game requires mastering complex, precise card tricks with timing, memory, and dexterity; clear skill progression and…
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+5.0
FIGHT KNIGHT
Combat is skill-based with timing, parrying, and strategy; players learn enemy patterns and improve over time.
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+5.0
Quake Live
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mechanics, and map control; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Ratz Instagib
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision aiming, reflexes, and movement mastery; players report improvement and…
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+5.0
SchoolBoy Runaway
The game is described as very challenging, requiring skill, strategy, and learning from failures to improve performance.
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+5.0
Splasher
The game is skill-based with tight controls, challenging platforming, and rewarding mastery, especially in speedrun…
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+5.0
ESCHATOS
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering enemy patterns, scoring mechanics, and weapon/shield balance; rewarding…
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+5.0
Frogmonster
The game features challenging bosses requiring pattern recognition, skillful dodging, and strategic weapon/spell use…
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+5.0
Shady Knight
High skill ceiling with complex combos, challenging enemies, and ranking system rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Supaplex
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful puzzle solving, precise timing, and repeated attempts to master…
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+5.0
Jupiter Hell
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful tactical decisions and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Sokobond
The game requires skillful spatial reasoning and puzzle solving, with increasing difficulty and complex mechanics…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, detailed combat mechanics, and management of multiple systems requiring…
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