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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
Monsters are Coming!
The game is challenging with skill-based tower placement, resource management, and combat, requiring adaptation and…
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+4.0
Puzzle Pirates
The game features a variety of puzzles requiring skill and mastery, with performance directly impacting in-game success…
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+4.0
Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School
The game challenges players with multitasking, managing passengers, ship systems, and emergencies, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Split/Second
Requires skillful drifting, timing, and strategic use of power plays to overcome challenging AI opponents.
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+4.0
SYNTHETIK 2
Game demands skillful aiming, tactical positioning, and mastery of class abilities; players feel rewarded by overcoming…
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+4.0
Wordatro!
Game challenges players to find optimal words and manage bonuses; skill and vocabulary impact success.
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+4.0
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The game demands mastery of complex combat mechanics and precise platforming, rewarding skillful play and pattern…
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+4.0
Arena Breakout: Infinite
Game offers skill-based gunplay, tactical choices, and progression through mastery of mechanics; learning curve is…
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+4.0
CiniCross
Challenging puzzles with time pressure and health management require skill and quick decision-making.
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+4.0
Deadshot
Games require skillful aiming, reflexes, and strategic positioning; progression systems reward mastery and improvement.
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+4.0
Full Bore
Puzzles vary in difficulty and require skillful problem solving with feedback from puzzle completion.
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+4.0
In Between
Challenging puzzles requiring skillful timing and problem solving with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
pyramida
Game is challenging with skill-based micromanagement and strategic resource balancing; players improve through repeated…
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+4.0
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle
Easy to pick up with simple controls and auto combos, but has a high skill ceiling with complex team mechanics and…
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+4.0
Epigenesis
High skill ceiling with challenging jumping mechanics, aiming, and team coordination; learning curve noted as steep but…
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+4.0
Fantasy Grounds VTT
The game requires learning a complex interface and mastering automation tools, rewarding skillful use and technical…
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+4.0
Military Incremental Complex
Game involves skillful management of resources, crafting, and strategic prestige choices with feedback on progress and…
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+4.0
OUTBRK
Game requires skill in interpreting radar, driving, and positioning to successfully chase tornadoes.
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+4.0
Soulmask
Engages players in skillful combat, resource management, and strategic base building with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
White Noise 2
High skill ceiling with strategic gameplay, teamwork, and monster hunting mechanics; players improve through learning…
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+4.0
Cardboard Town
Game offers challenging resource management, strategic planning, and skillful deck handling with meaningful feedback on…
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+4.0
Mega Man X Legacy Collection
Games require skillful platforming, boss pattern mastery, and strategic weapon use; achievements encourage mastery.
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+4.0
Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid
The game offers skill-based combo systems, diverse character mechanics, and a high skill ceiling appreciated by…
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+4.0
SAMURAI SHODOWN NEOGEO COLLECTION
The games are challenging with high skill ceilings, especially due to difficult AI and technical fighting mechanics…
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