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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+4.0
Fighties
The game features challenging bosses and fast-paced combat requiring skill and reflexes; players report difficulty…
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+4.0
Fogpiercer
The game offers challenging tactical puzzles requiring skillful positioning, deck management, and planning; players…
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+4.0
FPS Chess
Game requires skill in both chess strategy and FPS aiming mechanics, with a learning curve and skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Garena Free Fire Max
The game requires skillful gunplay, strategic use of character abilities, and advanced tactics like jiggle peeking and…
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+4.0
Gears of War
Gameplay requires skillful use of cover, aiming, and timing reloads; multiplayer has a high skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Hellsplit: Arena
Combat requires skillful blocking, parrying, and strategic targeting of enemies' weak points; players report satisfying…
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+4.0
Iron Fisticle
Game requires skillful twin-stick shooting, dodging, and strategic use of upgrades; difficulty ramps up and mastery is…
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+4.0
KallaX
The game challenges players with increasing complexity and skillful coordination, rewarding mastery and efficient…
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+4.0
Let Them Come
The game offers challenging boss fights and requires skillful timing and strategy to optimize upgrades and survive…
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+4.0
Little Witch Nobeta
Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and resource management; bosses provide challenging tests of player ability.
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+4.0
Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Game involves mastering complex tactical rules, dice mechanics, and scenario strategies with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
Magellania
Combat requires skillful planning, timing, and strategic positioning; difficulty scales and challenges player mastery.
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+4.0
Mahjong Soul
The game offers a steep learning curve with tutorials and ranked play that challenge players to improve skill and…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Combat requires skillful lock-on, dodging, and exploiting enemy weaknesses; boss fights demand pattern recognition and…
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+4.0
Paper Planet
Game involves skillful dodging, blocking, and managing chaotic bullet hell scenarios with complex item synergies.
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+4.0
Retimed
High skill ceiling with mechanics like dual joystick control, map knowledge, and timing, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Road to Vostok
Game is challenging with punishing mechanics, requiring skillful play and tactical thinking to survive and progress.
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+4.0
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
The game involves complex strategy, skillful planning, and overcoming challenges, with feedback through game outcomes…
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+4.0
Sins of a Solar Empire II
The game offers deep strategic and tactical challenges with complex mechanics, ship upgrades, and resource management…
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+4.0
Skate 3
The game requires skillful use of the analog stick controls to perform realistic tricks, with difficulty modes catering…
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+4.0
Slime-san: Superslime Edition
The game offers challenging platforming with precise controls, skill mastery, and rewarding progression through…
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+4.0
Soccer Online: Ball 3D
Game requires skill development, fine motor control, and strategic thinking to improve and compete effectively.
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+4.0
Strategic Command WWII: World at War
The game challenges players with complex logistics, supply, and combat mechanics requiring skillful planning and…
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+4.0
The Council
Skill trees and challenging puzzles require player skill and strategic thinking.
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