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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
WE ARE SO DEAD
Game has a steep learning curve and requires skillful communication and coordination; players report rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Corpse Keeper
Combat requires skillful timing of parries, dodges, and attacks with a learning curve; players report satisfaction…
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+4.0
Enemy On Board
High skill cap in both social deduction and combat; players improve through learning mechanics and strategies.
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+4.0
PWND
The game has a high skill ceiling with advanced movement, aiming, and strategic use of abilities, rewarding player…
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+4.0
Sneak Thief
Game is challenging and requires skillful planning and execution; difficulty increases with progression.
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+4.0
Starminer
Requires mastering complex Newtonian flight physics, ship balancing, resource logistics, and multitasking multiple ships
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+4.0
Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
Games are challenging arcade-perfect ports with high difficulty and skill-based gameplay, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire
The game offers challenging missions with tactical depth, requiring skillful resource management and unit control.
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+4.0
Murim Survival
Game features challenging combat with skill checks on bosses and requires tactical decision-making and adaptation.
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+4.0
Sands of Aura
Combat is challenging and skill-based with boss fights requiring learning and adaptation; weapon and gear upgrades…
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+4.0
Blades of Fire
Combat requires skillful directional attacks, stamina management, and strategic weapon choice; forging weapons involves…
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+4.0
Forgotten but Unbroken
Combat is challenging and requires skillful planning; early game is punishing and late game can become trivial.
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+4.0
Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
The game offers challenging bullet hell patterns requiring skill and problem solving; players report satisfaction from…
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+4.0
Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Puzzles increase in difficulty and require logical deduction and skill; players receive feedback on completed rows and…
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+4.0
Rugby League Live 4
Steep learning curve and challenging AI provide skill-based gameplay and mastery opportunities.
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+4.0
Tharsis
Requires skillful management of dice rolls, crew abilities, and prioritization of repairs to succeed.
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+4.0
The Lamplighters League
Tactical combat is challenging with varied enemies and requires skillful use of character abilities and positioning…
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+4.0
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Challenging boss fights require skill, pattern recognition, and strategy; players feel rewarded by overcoming difficult…
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+4.0
X: Beyond the Frontier
Steep learning curve with complex trading, factory management, and combat mechanics requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
BREAK ARTS II
The game involves mastering complex mech building and challenging racing mechanics with a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
Section 13
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and tactical decisions, with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Guidus Zero
The game demands skillful timing, pattern recognition, and precise movement on a grid; boss fights and difficulty…
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+4.0
Homebrew - Patent Unknown
Steep learning curve and complex building mechanics challenge players to master physics, logic, and vehicle design.
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+4.0
Kristala
Combat is challenging and skill-based with emphasis on parrying, dodging, and timing; players report satisfying mastery…
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