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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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+4.0
ROCKETSROCKETSROCKETS
The game demands skillful control and timing to outmaneuver opponents and master weapon use, with challenging AI and…
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+4.0
Rugby 22
Game offers challenging AI, skill-based passing and tackling, and a high skill ceiling especially on harder…
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+4.0
Shanhe
The game requires strategic thinking, skillful resource allocation, and tactical combat, with difficulty especially…
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+4.0
The Tarnishing of Juxtia
Combat requires skillful timing, stamina management, and learning boss patterns; players receive clear feedback and…
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+4.0
Tour de France 2025
The game challenges players with strategic pacing, stamina management, and timing of attacks, requiring skillful play…
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+4.0
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
Combat and platforming are challenging and require skill and timing, with boss fights demanding learning enemy patterns.
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+4.0
FortressCraft Evolved!
The game involves mastering complex automation, logistics, and survival mechanics with a steep learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Godlike Burger
Game requires skillful multitasking, managing resources, and mastering complex mechanics.
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+4.0
Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West
The game requires skillful aiming, teamwork, and mastery of class abilities; players report a learning curve and…
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+4.0
RKGK / Rakugaki
High skill ceiling with movement mastery, combo chaining, and challenging time trials requiring precision.
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+4.0
Terraforming Mars
The game challenges players with complex strategy and resource management, requiring skill to optimize plays and…
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+4.0
The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game - Definitive Edition
The game is challenging and requires skillful deck building and tactical play; players report learning curves and…
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+4.0
Wurm Unlimited
High skill ceiling with over 100 skills that improve through use; players feel effective as they master complex…
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+4.0
Bionic Dues
Challenging tactical combat requiring skillful planning, equipment optimization, and enemy exploitation.
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+4.0
Crisis VRigade
High difficulty and skill required to survive and progress; players report challenge and need to improve aiming and…
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+4.0
GamersGoMakers
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful management and strategic planning to succeed.
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+4.0
Hangtime!
Game challenges players with skill-based volleyball mechanics and requires mastering upgrades and timing.
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+4.0
Making History: The Second World War
The game involves complex micromanagement, balancing economy, production, and military, requiring skill and strategic…
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+4.0
Malum
Game is challenging with skill-based elements such as puzzle solving, stealth, resource management, and combat; players…
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+4.0
Mutant Mudds Deluxe
The game offers a challenging platforming experience with precise timing, skillful jumping, and mastery of mechanics.
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+4.0
Solargene
Steep learning curve with complex resource management, research, and colony building that rewards skill and…
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+4.0
Solitairica
Game requires skillful play, strategic decision-making, and mastery of different decks and spells to overcome…
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+4.0
Star Shelter
Game involves skillful zero-G movement, resource prioritization, survival tactics, and mastering crafting and combat…
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+4.0
The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition
The game features challenging and varied puzzles that require skill and problem solving, with feedback and progression…
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