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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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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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+5.0
Nidhogg
High skill ceiling with precise timing, reflexes, and strategic mind games required to master combat.
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+5.0
CRUEL
The game demands precision aiming, quick reflexes, and mastery of mechanics like parrying and resource management.
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+5.0
Sledders
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and physics; players report learning curve and mastery satisfaction.
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+5.0
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
High skill and logical reasoning required; puzzles are challenging and require mastery of complex rules and patterns.
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+5.0
Fingerdance
The game demands high skill in finger independence, coordination, and precision, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+5.0
Recursed
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful reasoning, planning, and execution to solve intricate puzzles.
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players improve through mastering maps, operators, and team coordination.
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+5.0
Bleed
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who overcome…
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+5.0
Captain of Industry
The game offers complex challenges requiring skillful management of resources, production chains, and logistics with…
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+5.0
DDNet
The game features a very high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of complex mechanics like hooking and hammer flying…
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+5.0
LUFTRAUSERS
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful maneuvering and mastery of controls to survive…
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+5.0
SYNTHETIK: Arena
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics like manual reload, weapon jamming, and tactical combat requiring…
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+5.0
Crimzon Clover World EXplosion
High skill ceiling with complex bullet patterns, scoring mechanics, and mastery of Break and Double Break modes…
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+5.0
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction…
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+5.0
Pixel Art Academy: Learn Mode
The game provides structured lessons, immediate feedback, and challenges that help players improve pixel art skills…
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+5.0
Streets of Fury EX
The game features a deep combo system, skill-based mechanics, and challenging modes that reward mastery and technical…
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+5.0
Aimbeast
High skill ceiling with challenging scenarios and ranked modes that provide clear feedback and progression.
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+5.0
Duelists of Eden
High skill ceiling and complex mechanics with strategic deckbuilding and fast-paced combat challenge players to improve…
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+5.0
Siralim Ultimate
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, theorycrafting, and build optimization requiring deep understanding and…
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+5.0
Teeworlds
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (grappling hook), aiming, and strategic play; players report…
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+5.0
Battlerite
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mechanical skill, aiming, positioning, and reaction time.
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+5.0
Liftoff®: Micro Drones
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging flight mechanics that improve player piloting ability.
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+5.0
KILLBUG
High skill ceiling with complex movement and combat mechanics; players improve over time and receive clear feedback on…
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