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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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Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
High skill ceiling with challenging gameplay, tactical coordination, and mastery required especially on higher…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Game demands high skill, learning enemy patterns, and mastering combat mechanics with clear feedback on player…
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+5.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful micro-management and strategic planning to succeed.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
The game offers deep tactical challenges, complex unit management, and iterative problem-solving with clear feedback…
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+5.0
Counter-Strike 2
Game demands high skill, precision aiming, and strategic thinking; players experience clear performance feedback.
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+5.0
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
The game is challenging, requiring skillful planning, timing, and execution with feedback through mission success and…
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+5.0
IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator
High skill and precision required to master turret operation, triangulation, and firing under pressure.
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+5.0
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
High skill ceiling with complex economy management, unit micro, and strategic planning required to succeed.
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+5.0
Mortal Kombat
The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, strategic use of Kameo fighters, and ranked online matches…
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+5.0
Pro Evolution Soccer
The game emphasizes skillful play, precise ball control, tactical management, and overcoming challenging AI, rewarding…
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+5.0
SWAT 4
The game demands high skill in tactical planning, squad management, and precise execution, with dynamic AI and…
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+5.0
UFC Undisputed 3
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics requiring skill mastery, timing, and strategic…
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+5.0
Mindustry
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful management of resources, defense, and RTS…
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+5.0
Insurgency
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical positioning, and team coordination; deaths are quick and…
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+5.0
Desperados III
High skill ceiling with challenging puzzles, timing, and coordination requiring mastery and rewarding player skill.
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+5.0
The Farmer Was Replaced
The game challenges players to solve increasingly complex programming puzzles and provides feedback on code…
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+5.0
Rabbit and Steel
The game demands mastering complex raid mechanics, bullet hell dodging, and adapting to randomized item builds…
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+5.0
Total War: WARHAMMER II
High skill ceiling with complex strategic and tactical gameplay requiring mastery of diverse factions and battle…
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+5.0
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex multi-dimensional chess mechanics, with players…
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+5.0
League of Legends
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and continuous learning, with a steep learning curve and mastery…
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+5.0
Tekken 3
High skill ceiling with complex combos, frame data, timing, and character mastery required; practice mode supports…
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+5.0
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful management, learning from failure, and mastering complex mechanics…
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+5.0
XCOM: Enemy Unknown
The game demands skillful tactical planning, resource management, and adapting to challenging and unpredictable combat…
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+5.0
Company of Heroes
High skill ceiling with emphasis on micro-management, tactical positioning, and strategic resource control; players…
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