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+4.0
Birds of War
High skill ceiling with unique combat mechanics and class mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based…
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+4.0
Clock Simulator
Game challenges players to master precise timing and rhythm, with increasing difficulty and skill-based achievements.
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+4.0
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling in dodging bullet hell patterns and managing abilities, rewarding…
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+4.0
Delta Force 2
High skill required due to realistic ballistics, lethal enemies, and challenging tactical gameplay.
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+4.0
Fieldrunners 2
The game offers challenging levels, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful tower placement and strategy…
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+4.0
Here Comes The Swarm
The game offers challenging RTS mechanics, requiring skillful micro, strategic planning, and adaptation to escalating…
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+4.0
Karate Master 2 Knock Down Blow
The game requires skillful timing, strategic fighting, and mastering mini-games for training, providing a satisfying…
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+4.0
Midnight Protocol
The game challenges players with strategic turn-based puzzles requiring skillful planning and adaptation to RNG…
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+4.0
On Rusty Trails
The game requires skillful timing, precision platforming, and mastery of mechanics with a fair but challenging…
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+4.0
Rage in Peace
High skill and memorization required to overcome unpredictable traps and boss fights, with feedback through repeated…
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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
Sunrider 4: The Captain's Return
Combat system is challenging and requires tactical thinking, with momentum and positioning mechanics; upgrades and…
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+4.0
Supplice
Challenging combat with varied enemies and weapons requiring skillful resource management and strategic play
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+4.0
Temperia: Soul of Majestic
Game requires skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics; players report learning curve and depth.
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+4.0
Wick
The game requires mastering enemy behaviors, managing limited resources, and learning strategies to survive…
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+4.0
6.0
The game demands skillful platforming and precision under time pressure, rewarding mastery and incremental improvement.
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+4.0
Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)
The game is challenging and requires skill mastery, pattern recognition, and precise timing.
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+4.0
Dark Roll
The game challenges players with difficult physics-based controls and puzzles requiring skill and precision.
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+4.0
Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
The game challenges players with complex logistics, command relationships, and tactical decisions requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Disciples Sacred Lands Gold
Game involves overcoming challenging AI, tactical combat, and strategic resource management with meaningful feedback on…
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+4.0
Flashback
Game requires skillful platforming, precise timing, and puzzle solving; rewind feature helps but does not remove…
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+4.0
Forsaken Remastered
The game is challenging with punishing difficulty, requiring skillful maneuvering, aiming, and puzzle solving; players…
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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
KALPA: Cosmic Symphony
The game offers a wide difficulty range from beginner to very challenging charts, including an advanced Astra mode…
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