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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.
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+5.0
Gaia Project
The game is complex and challenging, requiring skillful resource management, strategic planning, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
Pokémon Champions
The game emphasizes skillful play and strategic thinking in competitive battles, rewarding mastery and tactical…
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+5.0
Simutrans
High complexity and depth with challenging logistics, economic management, and detailed transport chains requiring…
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+5.0
SpyParty
High skill ceiling with complex mind games, requiring learning, observation, and mastery; players report continuous…
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+5.0
Ukrainian Fight Drone Simulator (UFDS) - FPV drone simulator
Strong emphasis on skill acquisition, fine motor control, and mastering difficult flight physics; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Out of Action
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and rewarding mastery; players improve through learning and overcoming…
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+5.0
Absolver
High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics requiring practice, observation, and mastery to succeed.
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+5.0
Castle In The Darkness
High difficulty platforming and combat requiring skill, precision, and learning enemy patterns; frequent deaths but…
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+5.0
Dangerous Waters
Steep learning curve requiring mastery of sonar, TMA, weapon systems, and naval tactics; players develop real skills…
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+5.0
Fly Dangerous
High skill ceiling with challenging time trials, leaderboards, and nuanced Newtonian flight model demanding mastery.
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+5.0
Acceleration of SUGURI 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like heat management, ammo limits, and combo execution; requires learning and…
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+5.0
Defense Zone 3 Ultra HD
Game is highly challenging, requiring strategic thinking, skillful placement, and mastery of tower upgrades and…
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+5.0
JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
The game demands real programming skills, problem-solving, debugging, and optimization, providing strong feedback on…
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+5.0
Arena of Kings
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, tactical PvP requiring coordination and mastery.
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+5.0
Predecessor
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players feel effective and…
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+5.0
Deleveled
Game requires high skill in both puzzle solving and precise platforming execution, with feedback on performance via…
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+5.0
The Hardest Game Ever
The game is highly challenging, requiring precise skill and mastery of difficult platforming mechanics.
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+5.0
Dungeon Rats
The game is challenging and requires mastering complex combat mechanics, strategic planning, and resource management.
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+5.0
VAIL
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical gameplay, and competitive modes requiring significant brain usage…
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+5.0
2 Ninjas 1 Cup
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of challenging mechanics with frequent failure and retry loops.
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+5.0
Gun Rocket
Game is described as very challenging, requiring skillful control and mastery of physics-based mechanics.
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+5.0
IT Specialist Simulator
The game requires real IT knowledge and skills, including command line usage, network configuration, and problem…
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+5.0
Tower Wars
High skill ceiling with challenging AI and multiplayer; requires mastering complex mechanics and strategic planning.
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+5.0
KartKraft™
High skill requirement with realistic kart physics and challenging driving mechanics; steep learning curve praised by…
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