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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Play style 06
The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful management of limited skill uses, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+4.0
The RPG Engine
Engages users in complex map building, terrain sculpting, character customization, and use of many assets requiring…
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+4.0
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!
Players feel effective as they learn to sort books and unlock spells.
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+4.0
Hill Climb Racing
Mastering physics-based vehicle control and managing fuel requires skill and provides satisfying feedback.
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+4.0
Super Woden GP
Challenging driving physics and track memorization demand skill mastery; progression requires improving performance
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+4.0
Wargroove 2
Players feel effective with new mechanics and unit strategies, but some missions can feel overly simplistic.
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+4.0
Dead as Disco
Players feel effective in their actions, especially when timing attacks to the beat.
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+5.0
GearCity
High skill and knowledge required to master complex economic simulation, vehicle design, and company management
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+4.0
Way of the Hunter
Requires skillful shot placement, tracking, and understanding of ballistics; feedback via bullet cam and detailed…
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+4.0
Wreckfest 2
Driving physics and damage models are complex and realistic, requiring skillful control and offering satisfying…
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+4.0
Starminer
Requires mastering complex Newtonian flight physics, ship balancing, resource logistics, and multitasking multiple ships
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+4.0
Bus Driver
Driving requires skillful braking, steering, and adherence to traffic rules with a scoring system rewarding precision.
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+4.0
World of Subways 2 – Berlin Line 7
Driving the trains requires learning complex controls and mastering braking and signaling, providing a skill challenge.
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+4.0
MECCHA CHAMELEON
Players feel effective when successfully hiding or seeking, but some mechanics can be frustrating.
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+4.0
Tharsis
Requires skillful management of dice rolls, crew abilities, and prioritization of repairs to succeed.
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+4.0
PAC-MAN 256
Requires learning ghost patterns, managing combos, and upgrading power-ups to improve performance.
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+4.0
Takoyaki Party Survival
Requires skillful management of nutrition, timing, and multitasking (cooking and squats) with feedback on survival and…
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+4.0
Super Sus
Players feel effective when identifying impostors and using roles strategically.
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+4.0
World of Subways 3 – London Underground Circle Line
Driving requires skillful adherence to schedules, speed limits, and signal compliance with immediate failure on…
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