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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Strategy
A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game.
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+5.0
CaseCracker2
The game demands high skill in logical reasoning, keyword searching, and piecing together complex clues, rewarding…
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+5.0
Cossacks: Back to War
High skill ceiling with complex economy, micromanagement, tactical battles, and mastering formations and unit…
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+5.0
Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, unit synergies, positioning, and economic management; players report learning…
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+5.0
Omega Strikers
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, competitive gameplay requiring quick decision-making, positioning, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Team Fortress Classic
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as grenade usage, rocket jumping, class mastery, and strategic team…
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+5.0
Teamfight Manager
The game challenges players to master complex pick/ban phases, adapt to evolving metas, and optimize team strategies…
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+5.0
Wargame: Airland Battle
Steep learning curve with complex mechanics and tactical depth requiring skillful play and constant adaptation.
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+5.0
Killer Instinct
High skill ceiling with complex combo system, combo breakers, counter breakers, and advanced mechanics rewarding…
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+5.0
Rail Route
The game offers a steep learning curve with complex signaling, scheduling, and automation challenges that reward skill…
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+5.0
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
The game has a steep learning curve with complex mechanics, requiring skillful planning and mastery to succeed.
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+5.0
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
The game offers challenging puzzles, especially in new DLC, requiring skill and problem-solving with clear feedback.
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+5.0
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
The game is highly challenging with complex tactical combat, research management, and resource allocation requiring…
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+5.0
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
High difficulty and challenging AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive clear feedback on success…
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+5.0
Disgaea 5 Complete
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic combat, and deep character/item progression systems.
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+5.0
Tactical Nexus
Game demands high skill in planning, optimization, and problem solving with deterministic outcomes and complex puzzles.
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+5.0
Train Valley 2
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful planning, timing, and multitasking with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Chess Evolved Online
The game demands high skill in tactical thinking, army building, and adapting to complex piece abilities; players…
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+5.0
Hell Let Loose
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players experience rewarding mastery of roles and mechanics.
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+5.0
Lingo 2
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful rule discovery, lateral thinking, and problem solving with…
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+5.0
Puzzle Dimension
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, spatial reasoning, and problem solving, with increasing…
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+5.0
Graphwar
High skill ceiling requiring mathematical knowledge and precision to succeed; players feel effective when mastering…
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+5.0
Railroad Tycoon II Platinum
The game is challenging and requires skillful planning, economic management, and mastering complex mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Toki Tori
The game is challenging with complex puzzles that require skillful problem solving and logical thinking, rewarding…
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+5.0
Settlement Survival
The game offers deep micromanagement, complex logistics, and a challenging tech tree that rewards skillful planning and…
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