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Competence
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
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
The game is challenging with accurate enemy AI, no health regeneration, and requires skillful aiming and ammo…
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+4.0
Sudden Strike 5
Game is challenging with steep learning curve, requiring skillful micromanagement, tactical planning, and resource…
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+4.0
WARTILE
Challenging tactical gameplay requiring skillful positioning, timing, and use of abilities; AI is competent and…
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+4.0
As Far As The Eye
The game is challenging, requiring skillful resource management, planning, and overcoming random events.
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+4.0
Citystate II
Game challenges players with complex economic and political systems requiring skillful balancing and strategic planning.
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+4.0
Cybercube
The game offers a challenging skill-based experience with increasing difficulty and precise timing demands.
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+4.0
Puzzle Chambers
Puzzles progressively increase in difficulty requiring logical thinking, math skills, and problem solving; some levels…
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+4.0
Radio Commander: Vietnam '64
Requires skill in interpreting limited information, coordinating units, and overcoming tactical challenges.
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+4.0
Revolution Ace
The game requires skillful dodging, weapon management, and learning enemy patterns; progression through leveling and…
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+4.0
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D
Challenging missions with skill-based medal system; mastering controls and camera is key to success.
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+4.0
Surviving the Aftermath
The game challenges players with resource management, strategic planning, and adapting to disasters, requiring skillful…
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+4.0
Teslagrad Remastered
The game demands skillful timing and precise control, especially in platforming and boss fights, providing a…
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+4.0
The Sims™ 2 Legacy Collection
Players can engage in skill-building and face challenges.
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+4.0
Ys X: Proud Nordics
Combat involves skillful timing of dodges, perfect guards, and combo management; boss fights require pattern reading…
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+4.0
Alchemist Simulator
Game offers skill-based puzzle mechanics requiring understanding of ingredient aspects and tool usage, with feedback…
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+4.0
Fearless Fantasy
Combat system is challenging and skill-based, requiring precision and timing; players receive feedback via grading…
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+4.0
Mystic Academy: Escape Room
Puzzles require logical thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills with feedback through puzzle completion.
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+4.0
Shovel Knight Dig
The game requires skillful platforming, quick reactions, and strategic use of items and relics, with a learning curve…
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+4.0
Skydance's BEHEMOTH
Combat requires skill development, parrying, timing, and mastering mechanics; players report a learning curve and…
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+4.0
TEMBO THE BADASS ELEPHANT
The game offers challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and mastery of controls, with difficulty ramping up.
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+4.0
WE ARE SO DEAD
Game has a steep learning curve and requires skillful communication and coordination; players report rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Weable
Game demands skillful control, timing, and precision; players report challenge and learning curve.
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+4.0
Cards and Castles
Game requires skillful deck building, tactical positioning on a grid, and strategic play; players report learning curve…
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+4.0
Continent of the Ninth Seal
Combat requires skill, timing, and precision; players receive feedback via instance ratings and PvP performance.
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