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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
Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring skill, logic, and knowledge; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
Squirreltopia
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful platforming, precise timing, and mastery of momentum mechanics.
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+5.0
Swords of Gurrah
Combat is skill-based, requiring mastery of unique weapon mechanics, timing, and strategy with clear feedback.
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+5.0
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and realistic bike handling requiring practice and mastery; players report…
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+5.0
Frosthaven
The game is described as challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and mastery of complex…
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
High skill ceiling with realistic flight and damage models, challenging AI, and detailed cockpit management requiring…
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+5.0
Iso Racer
High skill ceiling with demanding physics and drifting mechanics requiring mastery and precision driving.
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+4.0
Super Mario Galaxy 2
The game offers challenging platforming and skill tests with precise controls and a steep difficulty curve for mastery.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The game features challenging puzzles, intricate dungeons, and a refined combat system with hidden sword skills that…
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+5.0
Elypse
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and combat requiring mastery of mechanics and precision.
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+5.0
Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
Game requires skillful hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and mastery of upgrade and weapon systems to progress.
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+5.0
LASERS
The game is highly skill-based with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of timing, reflexes, and pattern…
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+5.0
Lumione
Highly challenging precision platforming requiring skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
BattleCON: Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring mastery of many characters and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
Korea. IL-2 Series
High skill ceiling with realistic flight physics, detailed damage models, and complex controls requiring learning and…
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+5.0
There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
The game is challenging with demanding combat and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and learning enemy patterns.
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+5.0
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
High skill ceiling with realistic flight dynamics requiring learning and mastery; trial and error learning emphasized.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The game features complex puzzles and challenging dungeons that require skill and problem-solving, rewarding player…
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+5.0
63 Days
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful planning, precise execution, and mastery of complex stealth and…
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+5.0
Secret Ponchos
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, reflexes, combos, and tactical positioning; players report mastering…
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+4.0
Final Fantasy X
The Conditional Turn-Based Battle system rewards strategic planning and skillful execution, with meaningful feedback…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime
The game challenges players with tactical combat, puzzle-solving, and platforming that require skill and mastery of…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players face challenging combat, puzzles, and exploration that require skill and strategy, with feedback through…
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+4.0
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Combat and platforming require skillful aiming, timing, and tactical decisions; enemy AI is challenging and varied…
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