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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
Turing Complete
The game challenges players with complex puzzles that require skillful logic design, circuit building, and programming…
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+4.0
Twin Shot Deluxe
Game offers a fair challenge with increasing difficulty, requiring skillful timing, aiming, and strategic use of…
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+5.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
The game is described as mechanically deep and complex with skill-based mechanics, parries, combos, and strategic…
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+4.0
Vectronom
Game requires skillful timing, pattern recognition, and precise execution; difficulty ramps up and rewards mastery.
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+4.0
Zuma Deluxe
Game requires skillful aiming, quick reflexes, and strategic combo planning, with increasing difficulty.
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+5.0
A=B
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and optimization.
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+4.0
Age of Advent
Games offer skill challenges with increasing difficulty and mastery opportunities, especially in multitasking and…
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+5.0
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic depth, and challenging AI and multiplayer.
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+5.0
Akane
High skill ceiling with one-hit deaths; requires precise timing, positioning, and mastery of mechanics.
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+4.0
Alien Hominid HD
The game is challenging and requires skill, focus, and persistence to progress, with players reporting satisfaction in…
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+5.0
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
High skill ceiling with challenging gameplay, tactical coordination, and mastery required especially on higher…
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+4.0
Anomaly Agent
Combat requires skillful timing of dodges, parries, and combos; difficulty settings affect challenge; boss fights test…
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+5.0
Antichamber
The game challenges players with complex, unique puzzles requiring skillful problem solving and lateral thinking.
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+5.0
Atomcraft
High skill and knowledge required to master chemical crafting, machine building, and optimization; players receive…
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+5.0
Beat Saber
The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging maps, leaderboards, and skill improvement over time, providing…
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+5.0
Bitburner
The game requires skillful coding, optimization, and problem solving, with clear feedback on script effectiveness and…
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+4.0
Boomerang X
The game challenges players with skill-based aiming, movement mastery, and combo execution.
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+4.0
Call of Duty® (2003)
High skill required especially on Veteran difficulty; challenging AI and no health regeneration increase skill demand.
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+5.0
Card Survival: Tropical Island
The game is challenging and requires skillful management of complex survival systems, rewarding mastery and strategic…
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+4.0
Claw Machine Sim
The game requires skillful positioning and timing to succeed, with a realistic mode providing a challenging test of…
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+4.0
Contraband Police
The game requires skillful document inspection, vehicle searching, and some shooting and driving mechanics, with…
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+4.0
Dawnfolk
Game offers meaningful strategic challenges, puzzle modes, and minigames that reward skillful play and optimization.
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+4.0
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
Players feel effective with improved mechanics and tools.
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+5.0
Devil Daggers
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring precise aiming, movement, and strategic prioritization…
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