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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
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
Gameplay is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring strategic thinking, resource management, and skillful…
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+5.0
Screamer
High skill ceiling with challenging twin-stick controls, complex mechanics like boosting, drifting, and combat…
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+5.0
TrackMania² Valley
High skill ceiling with precise driving mechanics, challenging tracks, and rewarding mastery of difficult controls.
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+5.0
Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Extremely challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, strategic combat, and puzzle solving
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+5.0
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
The game is challenging with precise platforming, boss fights, and puzzle elements requiring skill and mastery.
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+5.0
Industry Idle
Game involves complex resource management, optimization, and strategic planning with a steep learning curve and skill…
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+5.0
Stoneshard
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Combat Mission Shock Force 2
The game demands skillful tactical thinking, learning complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI, providing…
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron III
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, micromanagement, and strategic planning required to be effective.
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+5.0
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
High difficulty requiring skill, memorization, and mastery of patterns; players feel effective as they improve.
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+5.0
Pro Pinball Ultra
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill to master complex shots and modes, providing…
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+5.0
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
STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
High skill ceiling with complex controls, challenging missions, and strategic energy and weapon management.
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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
Conduct DELUXE!
The game is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring skillful multitasking, timing, and strategic planning…
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+5.0
FOUNTAINS
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring learning boss patterns and precise timing, with satisfying feedback on…
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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
RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
The game features a complex, strategic combat system with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery, demanding skill…
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+5.0
A Bastard's Tale
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring precise timing, reflexes, and pattern recognition; players improve…
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+5.0
Dropzone
High skill ceiling with multitasking control of three rigs, micro-management, and strategic decision-making emphasized.
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+5.0
Occupy Mars: Prologue (2020)
The game challenges players with complex survival mechanics, technical problem solving, and resource management…
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+5.0
Penarium
High difficulty platforming requiring quick reflexes, skillful timing, and mastery of traps; players report feeling…
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+5.0
Pix the Cat
High skill ceiling with precise timing, fast reflexes, and memorization required for high scores and combo maintenance.
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+5.0
The Snowboard Game
High skill ceiling and rewarding mastery; players describe learning curve as steep but satisfying with precise control…
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