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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Simply Chess
The game offers 100 AI difficulty levels and online play, providing strong skill challenges and feedback.
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+5.0
Squad 44
High skill ceiling with realistic ballistics, vehicle mechanics, and tactical gameplay requiring communication and…
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+5.0
Reflection of Mine
The game is very challenging, demanding high skill, patience, and problem-solving ability to overcome difficult puzzles.
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+5.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness and…
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+5.0
Street Fighter V
High skill ceiling with complex combos, timing, and strategic depth; players improve through practice and learning…
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+5.0
The Operational Art of War IV
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, logistics, and operational strategy, providing strong skill challenges…
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+5.0
7,62 Hard Life
High skill and tactical challenge with complex inventory management, weapon maintenance, and demanding combat mechanics…
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+5.0
Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics
High skill ceiling with complex roles, strategic thinking, social deduction, and learning curve requiring mastery.
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+5.0
WWII Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, realistic ballistics, vehicle control, and strategic coordination requiring…
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+5.0
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, puzzle solving, and requires mastery of mechanics and teamwork to…
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+5.0
Pox Nora
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic depth, and a steep learning curve rewarding mastery.
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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
hackmud
High skill ceiling with complex puzzles, scripting challenges, and player-versus-player hacking requiring mastery and…
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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
Wizardry 6: Bane of the Cosmic Forge
The game is punishingly difficult, requiring mastery of complex mechanics, tactical combat, and careful resource…
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+5.0
Freespace 2
The game features challenging dogfighting, tactical squad management, and skill-based combat requiring mastery of…
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+5.0
SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
Highly strategic and challenging turn-based combat system requiring skillful manipulation of turn order, resource…
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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
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
Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
The game is challenging, requiring skillful party management, strategic planning, and overcoming difficult encounters.
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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
Supreme Ruler Ultimate
The game requires mastering complex systems, managing detailed economic and military mechanics, and overcoming…
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