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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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+4.0
Bang Bang Racing
Game requires skillful driving, mastering different cars, track memorization, and handling challenging AI, providing a…
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+4.0
Epigenesis
High skill ceiling with challenging jumping mechanics, aiming, and team coordination; learning curve noted as steep but…
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+4.0
Inertia
High skill ceiling with challenging levels and speedrunning focus; players report rewarding mastery despite some…
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+4.0
Little Racers STREET
The game offers skill-based racing with challenging AI, vehicle upgrades affecting performance, and difficulty levels…
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+4.0
Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae
Combat system is skill-based with timing for counters and combos; higher difficulties require mastery.
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+4.0
OUTBRK
Game requires skill in interpreting radar, driving, and positioning to successfully chase tornadoes.
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+4.0
Sim Companies
The game involves complex economic calculations, strategic planning, and skillful market manipulation, providing…
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+4.0
Skull Hotel
Game requires skillful observation, quick reactions, and learning from repeated attempts to succeed.
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+4.0
Turbo Golf Racing
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision, speed, and mastering controls; players report satisfying mastery and…
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+4.0
Arcanists
The game has a steep learning curve, skill-based turn-based combat, ranked play, and strategic depth requiring mastery…
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+4.0
Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded
Game is challenging, requiring skillful aiming, timing, and learning enemy patterns; players report satisfaction from…
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+4.0
Iron Fisticle
Game requires skillful twin-stick shooting, dodging, and strategic use of upgrades; difficulty ramps up and mastery is…
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+4.0
Minesweeper Ultimate
Game challenges players with logic puzzles requiring skillful deduction; achievements and leaderboards reward mastery…
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+4.0
Scarlet Tower
The game offers challenging gameplay with skillful dodging and build optimization, requiring mastery of complex…
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+4.0
Ski Sniper
Game challenges players to master timing, precision aiming, and weapon handling with increasing difficulty objectives.
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+4.0
Strategos
High skill needed to manage timing, positioning, and coordination; punishes tactical errors and rewards mastery of…
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+4.0
Demise of Nations
Game offers strategic depth, tactical combat, and challenges against AI and players, requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
Disc Golf Masters
Game offers skill-based throwing mechanics, mastering disc behavior, and challenging wind and terrain effects; some…
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+4.0
Fragsurf
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (surfing, bhopping, tricksurf) and combat requiring precision and…
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+4.0
HordeZ
Game offers challenging gameplay with skill-based shooting, weapon management, and difficulty progression.
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+4.0
INK
The game requires skillful platforming, precise jumps, and mastering slippery controls to overcome difficult levels.
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+4.0
Into The Flames
Game involves mastering complex pump operations, firefighting tactics, and vehicle handling with skill feedback and…
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+4.0
MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame
The game challenges players with realistic physics, AI opponents, and requires skillful cornering, braking, and…
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+4.0
Out of Space
Game requires skillful coordination, multitasking, and strategic planning to overcome challenges and progress.
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