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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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ANTONBLAST
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of mechanics, precise platforming, and boss fights.
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+5.0
Leap up no Justu: Double
The game is described as challenging, requiring skillful timing and reflexes, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+5.0
Suit for Hire
High skill ceiling with challenging combat mechanics, requiring mastery of shooting, melee, counters, and timing to…
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+5.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
The game features challenging combat with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastering combos, dodging, and weapon…
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+5.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
The game is described as mechanically deep and complex with skill-based mechanics, parries, combos, and strategic…
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+5.0
Cogmind
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, tactical combat, and strategic decision making.
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+5.0
Sledders
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and physics; players report learning curve and mastery satisfaction.
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+5.0
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
The game offers deep strategic complexity, requiring skillful management of dice rolls, health resources, and…
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+5.0
Assault Android Cactus+
The game features challenging bullet hell style gameplay with skill-based scoring, combo chains, and difficult bosses…
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+5.0
Jamestown
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful dodging and mastery of mechanics, especially on…
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+5.0
KILL KNIGHT
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics, requiring mastery of complex combat systems and resource management.
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+5.0
SPY-der PIG
The game is described as difficult with a steep learning curve, rewarding skill improvement and mastery of…
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+5.0
Valorant
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, recoil control, map knowledge, and ability usage; players report rewarding…
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+5.0
東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
The game demands skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and precise execution, with challenging bullet patterns and a…
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+5.0
Bleed
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who overcome…
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+5.0
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful timing, strategic planning, and mastery of hotkeys; players receive…
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+5.0
Green Hell
The game is very challenging with a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex survival mechanics.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The game rewards skillful play, offers deep mechanics, and provides extensive tutorials and training modes to improve…
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+5.0
LUFTRAUSERS
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful maneuvering and mastery of controls to survive…
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+5.0
SYNTHETIK: Arena
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics like manual reload, weapon jamming, and tactical combat requiring…
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+5.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution-heavy gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning…
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+5.0
Wargame: Red Dragon
High skill ceiling with complex unit management, logistics, and tactical decision-making; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Bloodthief
High skill ceiling with challenging movement and combat; players improve times and master mechanics.
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+5.0
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction…
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