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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Growth
A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Gratuitous Space Battles
High skill and strategy involved in ship design, balancing weapons, shields, and fleet composition; players receive…
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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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+4.0
Loopmancer
The game features challenging combat requiring skillful dodging, parrying, and timing, with a learning curve and…
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+4.0
Oaken
Game requires strategic planning, positioning, and resource management with clear feedback on attacks and counters.
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+4.0
Perpetuum
Game involves skillful combat, complex industry, research, and crafting systems with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Pro Cycling Manager 2017
The game requires skillful management, strategic planning, and tactical decision-making with feedback on performance…
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+4.0
Rune Knights
Combat requires skillful dodging, aiming, resource management; builds and gear optimization provide meaningful…
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+4.0
Runner3
The game offers challenging levels including 'Impossible' stages that require skill and precision, with feedback on…
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+4.0
Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings
Game offers strategic depth with skillful team building, positioning, and progression; players overcome tactical…
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+4.0
UFO: Aftershock
The game offers a steep learning curve, complex resource management, tactical combat requiring skillful positioning and…
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+4.0
Unto The End
Combat is challenging, skill-based, and requires learning enemy patterns and timing; players report satisfaction…
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+4.0
Gunsmith
Game involves skillful planning, optimization of production lines, balancing resources, and managing complex workflows.
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+4.0
Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
Challenging gameplay with skill-oriented combat, weapon management, and strategic decision-making on resource use.
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+4.0
Space Empires V
Steep learning curve and complex mechanics require skill and mastery; players feel rewarded for overcoming challenges.
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+4.0
The Braves
The game offers a challenging roguelike experience with skill-based progression, boss fights, and tactical decisions.
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+4.0
Oriental Dynasty - Silk Road defense war
Game offers challenging levels requiring skillful play and strategic upgrades; some players note difficulty spikes and…
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+4.0
Abra-Cooking-Dabra
The game offers challenging multitasking, strategic planning, and skillful resource management with feedback through…
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+4.0
Alaloth: Champions of The Four Kingdoms
Combat is skill-based with dodge, parry, block mechanics requiring player mastery; leveling requires clearing dungeons…
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+4.0
Another Farm Roguelike: Rebirth
The game demands skillful resource management, strategic planning, and optimization to meet escalating rent challenges.
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+4.0
DEVIATOR
Combat is skill-based with parry mechanics requiring timing and mastery; bosses are challenging and reward skillful…
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+4.0
Distant Worlds 2
The game offers deep, complex mechanics requiring skillful management of economy, fleets, and technology, with…
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+4.0
Dream Engines: Nomad Cities
The game challenges players with complex resource chains, defense setup, and combat mechanics requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Flesh Eaters
The game requires skillful micro and macro management, strategic planning, and overcoming challenging waves of zombies…
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