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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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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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Akane
High skill ceiling with one-hit deaths; requires precise timing, positioning, and mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
BallisticNG
High skill ceiling with challenging tracks, difficult AI, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Dota 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and constant learning; players strive to improve and master gameplay.
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+5.0
Endless ATC
Game challenges players to manage increasing traffic complexity and maintain separation, requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Original War
The game demands skillful management of limited unique units, strategic planning, and adaptation to changing mission…
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+5.0
Parking Garage Rally Circuit
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting mechanics, leaderboard competition, and mastery of physics-based controls.
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+5.0
Rocket Boots Mania
The game demands skill mastery, precision, and continuous improvement to achieve better times and rankings.
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+5.0
Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet patterns requiring pattern memorization and hand-eye coordination
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+5.0
Will You Snail?
The game is a challenging precision platformer requiring skillful movement and quick reactions, with adaptive…
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+5.0
CICADAMATA"
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering movement, shooting, and optimizing routes for high scores and ranks.
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+5.0
DoDonPachi Resurrection
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex scoring systems; players report a steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Master of Magic Classic
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging AI (especially in Caster of Magic mod), and strategic depth…
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+5.0
McOsu
Focus on skill improvement, challenging maps, and detailed performance feedback supports feeling effective and…
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+5.0
Reentry - A Space Flight Simulator
High skill and knowledge required to master complex spacecraft systems and missions.
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+5.0
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, precise timing, and leaderboard competition requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
The game is challenging, rewarding skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics with frequent feedback…
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+5.0
Tennis Elbow 4
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and shot mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+5.0
Toribash
High skill ceiling with complex physics and a steep learning curve requiring mastery of detailed controls.
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+5.0
Touhou Chireiden ~ Subterranean Animism.
The game is known for its extreme difficulty, requiring mastery of bullet patterns, precise dodging, and strategic bomb…
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+5.0
XENOTILT: HOSTILE PINBALL ACTION
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring mastery of ball control, multitasking, and strategic use of…
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+5.0
ZeroRanger
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses and stages; rewards mastery and improvement; scoring and combo systems…
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+5.0
Eleven Table Tennis
The game offers a challenging AI with multiple difficulty levels and realistic physics that require skillful play and…
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+5.0
Human Resource Machine
The game challenges players with increasingly complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and…
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+5.0
The Last Spell
The game is challenging and rewards skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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