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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Company of Heroes 2
The game demands skillful micro and macro management, strategic thinking, and adaptation to opponents, with a steep…
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+5.0
Gridiron
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as aiming throws, catching, blocking, and teamwork; players report…
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+5.0
Krunker
High skill ceiling with advanced movement (bhopping, sliding) and aiming mechanics; players report mastering skills and…
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+5.0
Nioh: Complete Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful combat, stamina management, and mastery of…
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+5.0
The Way of the Exploding Fist
The game requires mastering complex controls and timing, rewarding skillful execution and tactical play.
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+4.0
Airport Madness: World Edition
Game is easy to learn but difficult to master, requiring skillful multitasking and quick decision-making to avoid…
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+4.0
Gravity Cat
Game requires skillful timing and reaction to avoid obstacles and solve puzzles, with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
Need for Speed: Shift
Game challenges players with realistic driving physics, demanding skillful handling and mastery of cars.
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+4.0
Roll'd
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve and skill-based controls; players strive to improve scores and master…
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+4.0
Surfingers
Game is challenging with fast pace and increasing difficulty requiring skill and reflexes to progress.
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+4.0
Taimumari: Definitive Edition
The game offers challenging platforming and boss fights requiring skill and timing, especially on harder difficulties.
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+4.0
Turbo Pug DX
Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring precise timing and skill to progress and achieve high scores.
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+5.0
Acceleration of SUGURI 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like heat management, ammo limits, and combo execution; requires learning and…
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+5.0
Fly Dangerous
High skill ceiling with challenging time trials, leaderboards, and nuanced Newtonian flight model demanding mastery.
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+5.0
Trackmania
High skill ceiling with emphasis on improving times, mastering mechanics, and competing on leaderboards.
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+5.0
巴伦西亚传说:索菲亚的重生 Valencia Saga:Sophia's rebirth
The game is very challenging with complex maps, difficult bosses, and requires skillful planning and execution…
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+4.0
Alpha Runner
Game is challenging with skill-based platforming, mini-games, and achievement grinding requiring mastery and…
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+4.0
Apex Aim Trainer
Focuses on skill improvement through practicing recoil patterns, tracking, and aiming at moving targets with feedback.
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+4.0
JR EAST Train Simulator
Requires skillful speed and brake control, precise stopping, and understanding of signals and safety systems, offering…
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+4.0
Pretty Girls Mahjong Solitaire
Game requires skillful tile matching and strategic thinking, especially in later stages with increasing difficulty and…
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+4.0
The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition
The game features challenging and varied puzzles that require skill and problem solving, with feedback and progression…
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+4.0
The Initial
Combat requires skillful timing, dodging, and combo execution; bosses demand pattern recognition and precise reactions.
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+5.0
Big Pharma
High skill ceiling in optimizing production lines, managing resources, and competing in the market.
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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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