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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
The game demands skillful play with a steep learning curve, realistic submarine simulation mechanics, and provides…
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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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+4.0
Electronic Super Joy: Groove City
High difficulty platforming with challenging levels requiring skill and precision.
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+4.0
Primal Light
Game demands precision, timing, pattern recognition, and skill mastery; bosses and platforming challenges provide tests…
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+4.0
Tomato Jones
The game is challenging with increasing difficulty, requiring skillful timing and control to overcome obstacles and…
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+4.0
Winter Resort Simulator
The game demands skillful operation of complex cable car systems and vehicles, with detailed tutorials and realistic…
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+5.0
English Country Tune
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring spatial awareness and problem solving, providing strong…
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+5.0
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
The game features a high skill ceiling, complex mechanics, rewarding combos, and defensive options that require…
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+5.0
Insider Trading
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay requiring mastery of combos, synergies, and market manipulation.
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+5.0
Prismata
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring deep strategic thinking and mastery; players receive clear…
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+5.0
TrackMania² Canyon
Game demands high skill mastery, precision driving, and offers challenging tracks with feedback via medals and…
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+4.0
Chinese Driving Test Simulator
The game challenges players with realistic driving maneuvers and strict test conditions requiring skill and precision.
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+4.0
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure
Puzzles range from moderate to challenging, requiring cognitive skills, observation, and some math; players receive…
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+5.0
DESYNC
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses requiring mastery of movement, combos, and situational awareness.
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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
Geometry Dash SubZero
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress.
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+5.0
Live for Speed
The game demands skill mastery, with realistic physics and a steep learning curve requiring practice to improve driving…
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+5.0
Receiver
High skill ceiling with complex gun mechanics and challenging enemies requiring precise execution.
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+4.0
Ancestors Legacy
The game requires significant tactical skill, unit micro-management, and strategic thinking to succeed, especially in…
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+4.0
David.
The game is challenging, especially on hard mode, requiring skillful movement, aiming, and mastery of physics-based…
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+4.0
Defunct
High skill ceiling with challenging momentum-based controls and precision required for speedrunning and collectibles.
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+4.0
I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
The game challenges players with complex puzzles and requires skillful timing and multitasking to avoid collisions and…
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+4.0
KUNAI
Players feel effective with smooth controls and skill-based movement.
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+4.0
RKGK / Rakugaki
High skill ceiling with movement mastery, combo chaining, and challenging time trials requiring precision.
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