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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
TDS - Tower Defense Strategy
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful strategy, resource management, and adaptation…
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+5.0
Second Front
The game demands skillful tactical planning, understanding of complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI…
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+5.0
Tumblestone
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, planning, and quick execution, with a steep difficulty curve…
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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
STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Special Edition
High difficulty and skill requirement with complex controls, mission challenges, and rewarding gameplay.
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+5.0
Untrusted
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, multiple abilities per role, and a steep learning curve demanding mastery…
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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
Guns of Icarus Alliance
High skill ceiling with complex teamwork, piloting, shooting, repairing, and coordination challenges.
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+5.0
Candy Disaster - Tower Defense
High difficulty and complex trap combos require skillful planning and execution; players receive feedback through…
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+5.0
Civil War II
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards mastery of complex mechanics, reflecting high competence motivation.
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+5.0
Duelyst II
The game demands skillful deckbuilding, positioning, and tactical play with a steep learning curve and high skill…
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+5.0
Dungeon Warfare 3
The game demands skillful planning, puzzle-like problem solving, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear feedback…
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+5.0
Fate of the World: Tipping Point
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve requiring skillful management and strategic thinking.
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+5.0
Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
High skill ceiling with complex tactical challenges, realistic unit behavior, and demanding command decisions.
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+5.0
Distant Worlds: Universe
The game demands mastering complex systems, ship design, logistics, and strategic decision-making, providing strong…
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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
Death to Spies
High difficulty and complex AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive feedback through mission…
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+5.0
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
The game is challenging and strategic, requiring skillful planning and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+4.0
Blood on the Clocktower
The game involves complex deduction, bluffing, and strategic use of abilities, requiring skillful social and logical…
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+5.0
Fish Fillets 2
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring skillful problem solving and precise execution.
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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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