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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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+4.0
Isles of Sea and Sky
Challenging puzzles with a good difficulty curve that reward skillful problem solving and provide satisfying feedback.
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+4.0
Lost Potato
The game requires skillful timing, positioning, and quick reflexes to survive waves and use traps effectively, with a…
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+4.0
NEO: The World Ends with You
Combat involves mastering multiple characters and pin combinations, with difficulty adjustments and skill-based…
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+4.0
RUNGORE: Beginner Experience
The game challenges players with fast-paced real-time card play requiring skillful timing and strategic planning to…
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+4.0
Screencheat
The game requires skillful multitasking to watch multiple screens and react quickly, with a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
SULFUR
The game challenges players with skill-based gunplay, weapon upgrades, and tactical decision-making, rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Thief Simulator 2
The game offers skill-based challenges such as lockpicking, stealth, timing NPC schedules, and using gadgets…
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+4.0
Vampire Hunters
The game offers challenging combat, skill mastery, and complex build strategies that reward player effectiveness and…
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+4.0
Verdun
High skill ceiling due to realistic ballistics, one-shot kills, tactical positioning, and team coordination; learning…
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+4.0
Worms Reloaded
Game rewards skillful aiming, strategy, and mastery of physics; challenging AI and multiplayer matches provide tests of…
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+4.0
Final Approach
Game involves skillful multitasking, managing complex air traffic, and mini-games with increasing difficulty and…
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+4.0
Methods: The Canada Files
Challenging puzzles and deduction require skillful analysis and logical reasoning.
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+4.0
En Garde!
Combat is challenging, skill-based with parrying, dodging, and environment use; players improve with practice.
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+4.0
Full Metal Furies
The game requires skillful combat, timing, and coordination, with challenging boss fights and puzzles that reward…
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+4.0
Mega Man 11
The game is challenging with skill-based platforming and boss fights, requiring mastery of mechanics and timing.
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+4.0
QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Challenging bullet hell gameplay requiring skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and strategic formation use.
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+4.0
Quilts and Cats of Calico
Game offers challenging puzzles and strategic depth requiring skill and thoughtful planning.
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+4.0
Star Fire: Eternal Cycle
Game requires skillful dodging, positioning, and build optimization; players feel effective when mastering combat and…
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+4.0
Toodee and Topdee
Game offers challenging puzzles and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and problem solving, with feedback and…
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+4.0
Bombergrounds: Reborn
Game has skill-based mechanics such as bomb placement, melee timing, and character abilities with a high skill ceiling.
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+4.0
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, and PvP; requires learning enemy patterns and mastering…
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+4.0
Lumines Arise
Game offers skill-based challenges, a learning curve, and modes that reward mastery and high scores.
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+4.0
LunarLux
Combat involves skillful timing, dodging, and strategic deck-building elements, providing a satisfying challenge and…
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+4.0
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Game offers challenging combat with skill-based mechanics, weapon mastery, and progression through grinding and…
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