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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
Teleglitch: Die More Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, resource management, and tactical decision-making; players improve through…
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+5.0
Zorbus
High difficulty with complex mechanics, requiring skillful play, strategic planning, and mastery of systems; deaths…
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+5.0
Hellsinker.
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring learning and mastery of multiple unique characters and systems.
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+5.0
Press Ctrl
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and coordination, with players overcoming complex control challenges and…
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+5.0
Two Strikes
High skill ceiling with emphasis on timing, reads, parrying, and mind games; mastery requires learning character quirks…
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+5.0
Day of Infamy
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, unforgiving damage, and tactical teamplay requiring map knowledge and…
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+5.0
AI War 2
High skill ceiling with complex strategic planning, managing AI awareness, and adapting to evolving threats.
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+5.0
绯红编年史 ~ Chronicle of Scarlet ~
High skill and strategic planning required to optimize routes, manage resources, and overcome challenging bosses and…
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+5.0
MHRD
Strong emphasis on mastering logic design, solving progressively complex puzzles, and receiving feedback on correctness.
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+5.0
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
High skill ceiling with complex tactical management, subsystem targeting, and resource allocation; players learn from…
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+5.0
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
Game is described as very challenging with complex mechanics, requiring skillful micromanagement and tactical planning.
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+5.0
Gloomhaven
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking, with complex tactical combat and a steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Frozen Synapse
High skill ceiling with complex tactics, planning, and prediction required; players report a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
Complex and in-depth gameplay requiring strategic planning, skillful management, and overcoming challenging AI and…
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+5.0
Phobies
Game emphasizes skillful planning and strategy over randomness; players can outsmart higher level or better equipped…
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+5.0
Wayward
The game demands skillful management of resources, crafting, combat, and survival mechanics with clear feedback and…
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+5.0
Welcome to the Game II
The game demands high skill, multitasking, and learning complex mechanics with permadeath and difficult puzzles.
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+5.0
Empires Mod
High skill ceiling with complex RTS and FPS mechanics, demanding teamwork and individual skill.
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+5.0
SuperCupOnline
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, tactical gameplay, and competitive multiplayer modes.
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+5.0
Time Break Chronicles
The game emphasizes mastering complex turn-based combat, strategic team building, and overcoming challenging encounters…
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+5.0
Prismata
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring deep strategic thinking and mastery; players receive clear…
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+5.0
Quasimorph
The game is highly skill-based, rewarding strategic thinking, careful planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Command: Modern Operations
The game demands high skill and knowledge of military systems, tactics, and complex UI, rewarding mastery and strategic…
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+5.0
Faeria
High skill ceiling with strategic board placement, deck building, and tactical decision making emphasized.
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