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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
BioGun
Challenging boss fights and skill-based combat with upgrades and feedback on performance.
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+4.0
Boid
The game requires skillful micro and macro management, quick decision-making, and strategic planning to succeed.
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+4.0
Bookworm
Game rewards skillful word formation and strategic use of items and treasures, with increasing difficulty and tactical…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer Red Alert™, Counterstrike™ and The Aftermath™
Game challenges players with strategic unit management, counters, multitasking, and mission complexity.
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+4.0
Demise of Nations
Game offers strategic depth, tactical combat, and challenges against AI and players, requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
Dimraeth
Combat is challenging and skill-based with parrying, dodging, and build variety; players report satisfying mastery and…
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+4.0
Disc Golf Masters
Game offers skill-based throwing mechanics, mastering disc behavior, and challenging wind and terrain effects; some…
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+4.0
Echoes of the Living
The game challenges players with puzzles, combat requiring skillful aiming and resource management, and overcoming boss…
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+4.0
F1® Manager 2023
The game offers a challenging management experience requiring skillful decision-making, strategic planning, and…
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+4.0
Fragsurf
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (surfing, bhopping, tricksurf) and combat requiring precision and…
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+4.0
Golf
Golf games like Golf Story, Normal Golf Game, and Golf+ emphasize skill mastery, precision timing, and overcoming…
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+4.0
GoNNER
Game is challenging with skill-based platforming and combat; players improve through repeated attempts and mastery.
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+4.0
Hextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™
The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging levels, mastery of hidden mechanics, and a ranking system…
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+4.0
HordeZ
Game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based shooting, weapon management, and difficulty progression.
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+4.0
INK
The game requires skillful platforming, precise jumps, and mastering slippery controls to overcome difficult levels.
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+4.0
Into The Flames
Game involves mastering complex pump operations, firefighting tactics, and vehicle handling with skill feedback and…
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+4.0
Into the Radius 2
Challenging combat with intelligent enemies, weapon maintenance, and preparation mechanics provide skill-based gameplay.
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+4.0
Knuckle Sandwich
Combat involves skill-based minigames requiring timing and reflexes; players receive feedback and can improve…
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+4.0
Monday Night Combat
The game requires skillful aiming, strategic turret placement, and team coordination; players receive feedback through…
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+4.0
MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame
The game challenges players with realistic physics, AI opponents, and requires skillful cornering, braking, and…
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+4.0
One Hour One Life
High skill ceiling with complex crafting and survival mechanics; players learn and master many technical challenges.
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+4.0
Orbifall
The game offers challenging combat, especially boss fights, requiring skill mastery, timing, and learning enemy…
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+4.0
Out of Space
Game requires skillful coordination, multitasking, and strategic planning to overcome challenges and progress.
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+4.0
Overcrowd: A Commute 'Em Up
The game offers challenging management and puzzle elements requiring skillful planning and adaptation to evolving…
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