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High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.
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+4.0
Primitier
The game involves overcoming technical challenges in physics-based building and crafting, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Spikair Volleyball
Game features a high skill ceiling with timing-based mechanics and difficulty levels that challenge players to improve…
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+4.0
Archons
The game is challenging, requiring skillful multitasking and mastery of dual-character control, with meaningful…
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+4.0
Jumps
Game demands skillful timing, precision, and mastery of movement mechanics with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
The game offers a steady difficulty curve with challenging puzzles and platforming that require skill, timing, and…
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+4.0
Nordhold
The game demands skillful play, strategic planning, and adaptation to RNG elements, with a high difficulty curve and…
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+4.0
Siralim 2
The game offers deep tactical combat, complex breeding and customization systems, and challenging boss fights requiring…
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+4.0
Spirits of the Hellements - TD
Game offers a challenging difficulty curve with strategic depth, requiring skillful planning and adaptation.
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+4.0
STARWHAL
The game requires skill mastery of unique controls and offers challenging single-player modes and competitive…
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+4.0
City Car Driving
The game challenges players with realistic driving physics, traffic rules, and a strict career mode requiring skill and…
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+4.0
DemonStar
The game requires skillful pattern recognition, precise movement, and mastery of weapon power-ups; difficulty ramps up…
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+4.0
Hill Climb Racing
Mastering physics-based vehicle control and managing fuel requires skill and provides satisfying feedback.
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+4.0
Breakout
The game requires skillful paddle control, mastering curve shots, timing, and strategic use of power-ups to overcome…
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+4.0
Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000
The game requires skillful aiming, quick reflexes, and strategic use of limited resources; challenging difficulty and…
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+4.0
Blazing Sails
Game is easy to learn but hard to master with skill-based ship combat, aiming, and teamwork.
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+4.0
DAMNOSAUR
Game challenges players with one-hit deaths, weapon management, and surviving waves of enemies, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Dungeons of Eternity
Combat is challenging and skill-based with physics-driven mechanics; players report satisfying mastery and difficulty…
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+4.0
Firehawk: FPV Drone Shooter
Game challenges players with skillful flying, shooting, and maneuvering; progression and unlocks provide feedback on…
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+4.0
Grabity
Game features skill-based mechanics like blocking, projectile catching, and advanced movement, rewarding player mastery…
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+4.0
Gun Done
Game challenges player reflexes and reaction speed with increasing difficulty and varied mini-games.
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+4.0
Intralism
The game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based note hitting, ranking systems, and leaderboards, rewarding…
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+4.0
Mad Bullets
Game tests player reflexes, aiming skill, and precision with scoring based on headshots and combos; upgrades enhance…
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+4.0
Remote Reaper: FPV Combat Drone Simulator
Game challenges players with realistic drone physics, precise targeting of vulnerable points, and skillful flying…
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+4.0
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
The game has a steep learning curve and requires skillful execution of tricks, especially with mods that add realism…
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