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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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+5.0
Splodey
The game demands high skill and precision, rewarding mastery of complex movement mechanics and timing.
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+5.0
UBERMOSH:OMEGA
The game demands high skill, precision, and reflexes with challenging enemies and mechanics like bullet deflection and…
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+5.0
XF Extreme Formula
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, complex mechanics like boost chaining and strafing, and rewarding mastery of…
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+5.0
ZDSimulator
High skill requirement with complex technical challenges, detailed mechanical and electrical systems, and realistic…
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+5.0
A Few Quick Matches
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics; players feel rewarded mastering the game and overcoming…
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+5.0
AI War 2
High skill ceiling with complex strategic planning, managing AI awareness, and adapting to evolving threats.
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+5.0
绯红编年史 ~ Chronicle of Scarlet ~
High skill and strategic planning required to optimize routes, manage resources, and overcome challenging bosses and…
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+5.0
DeadCore
High skill ceiling with precise platforming, aiming, and timing required; players improve through practice and mastery.
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+5.0
Little Triangle
The game is highly skill-based with challenging platforming, requiring mastery of timing and mechanics; players receive…
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+5.0
MHRD
Strong emphasis on mastering logic design, solving progressively complex puzzles, and receiving feedback on correctness.
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+5.0
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
High skill ceiling with complex tactical management, subsystem targeting, and resource allocation; players learn from…
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+5.0
Soldiers: Heroes of World War II - Enhanced Edition
Game is described as very challenging with complex mechanics, requiring skillful micromanagement and tactical planning.
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+5.0
UBERMOSH:SANTICIDE
The game demands high reflexes, skillful dodging, and mastery of mechanics to survive intense, fast-paced combat and…
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+5.0
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
The game is challenging with a steep but fair difficulty curve, requiring skill mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
Gloomhaven
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking, with complex tactical combat and a steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2000
The game offers a steep learning curve with detailed tutorials, realistic flight models, and skill-based challenges…
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+5.0
Frozen Synapse
High skill ceiling with complex tactics, planning, and prediction required; players report a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
GT Legends
High skill requirement with realistic physics, challenging AI, and detailed car handling; players improve driving and…
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+5.0
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
The game has a steep learning curve with intricate fighting mechanics, rewarding skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron 2 Complete
Complex and in-depth gameplay requiring strategic planning, skillful management, and overcoming challenging AI and…
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+5.0
Phobies
Game emphasizes skillful planning and strategy over randomness; players can outsmart higher level or better equipped…
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+5.0
Phoenix Force
High skill requirement to dodge complex bullet patterns and defeat bosses; players receive clear feedback and…
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+5.0
Session: Skate Sim
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards skill mastery, with players needing to practice and refine their…
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+5.0
SimRail - The Railway Simulator
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, detailed controls, and challenging dispatcher and driver roles.
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