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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
Silicon Zeroes
Challenging puzzles requiring skillful logic design and optimization with feedback on performance.
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+5.0
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
High skill ceiling with complex micromanagement, tactical positioning, and resource balancing; challenging gameplay…
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+5.0
CaseCracker3
The game demands high skill in logical reasoning, detailed clue analysis, and complex puzzle solving with feedback on…
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+5.0
Filament
The game offers a wide range of challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and problem solving, with a…
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+5.0
Imperiums: Greek Wars
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, steep learning curve, and rewarding mastery of strategic and tactical…
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+5.0
Shadow Empire
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics requiring planning, problem solving, and mastery of detailed systems.
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+5.0
Broken Edge
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like sword awakening, precise poses for abilities, and strategic play…
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+5.0
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth
High difficulty and realistic AI require skillful stealth, planning, and execution.
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+5.0
Meridian 59
Game is challenging with skill-based progression, harsh death penalties, and requires mastery of complex PvP and PvE…
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+5.0
The King of Fighters 2002
The game demands mastery of complex combos, precise timing, and strategic use of Power Gauges and MAX Mode, rewarding…
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+5.0
Fantasy Wars
The game is challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful maneuvers, unit management, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
Terra Invicta
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, managing multiple systems, and overcoming strategic challenges with…
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+5.0
Zero Hour
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical room clearing, and learning maps; players improve through practice…
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+5.0
Arsenal of Democracy: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and challenging AI.
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+5.0
Card Quest
The game is challenging and requires skillful resource and card management, rewarding mastery and strategic thinking.
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+5.0
Dragon Spirits
High skill ceiling with complex battle mechanics, requiring strategic thinking, adaptation, and mastery of many…
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+5.0
Anarchy Online
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, skill-based PvP, and strategic character twinking, rewarding player…
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+5.0
Hunt: Showdown 1896
High skill ceiling with rewarding gunplay, tactical fights, and steep learning curve requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Steel Division 2
The game has a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex mechanics, unit management, and strategic planning…
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+5.0
AI War: Fleet Command
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, strategic planning, and tactical execution with a steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Breachers™
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, strategic gameplay, and rewarding tactical mechanics requiring player skill…
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+5.0
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
The game features a high skill ceiling, complex mechanics, rewarding combos, and defensive options that require…
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+5.0
NEBULOUS: Fleet Command
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics including electronic warfare, missile tactics, damage control, and 3D…
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+5.0
Aeon's End
The game is challenging and requires skillful planning and mastery of mechanics; players report a steep learning curve…
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