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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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+4.0
Train Sim World® 4
The game offers a challenging learning curve with realistic train controls, signaling, and scenario planning that…
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+4.0
Tricking 0
Steep learning curve with skill mastery required; players feel satisfaction from improving and nailing combos.
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+4.0
Aaero
Challenging gameplay requiring skillful timing, aiming, and multitasking; players improve through practice and mastery.
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+4.0
Airport X-Ray Simulator
The game challenges players to improve observation skills, interpret x-ray images, and manage time effectively, with a…
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+4.0
Deadly Hunter VR
The game offers challenging aiming mechanics, strategic trap placement, and skill-based progression with leaderboards.
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+4.0
Disoriented
Challenging puzzles requiring spatial reasoning and planning provide a strong sense of skill mastery and accomplishment.
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+4.0
Faaast Penguin
Game rewards skillful timing, chaining attacks, and track knowledge; players report satisfying mastery and competitive…
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+4.0
Need for Speed: Shift
Game challenges players with realistic driving physics, demanding skillful handling and mastery of cars.
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+4.0
Nine Parchments
Challenging combat requiring skillful spell selection, positioning, and teamwork, especially on higher difficulties and…
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+4.0
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS
Game is described as difficult with high challenge (Dark Souls level), requiring skill to survive against many enemies…
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+4.0
Snake Pass
The game challenges players to master difficult and novel controls with a steep learning curve and rewarding skill…
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+4.0
WRC 9 FIA World Rally Championship
The game offers challenging driving physics, skill-based handling, and career progression that tests player skill and…
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+4.0
Archaeogem
The game challenges players with precision platforming and skillful navigation, requiring mastery of whip and dash…
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+4.0
Indie Pogo
Players experience skill-based combat with unique character movesets, combos, and technical mechanics like parkour…
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+4.0
Mech Armada
Game rewards skillful tactical play and strategic decision-making; players improve through learning and experimentation
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+4.0
Meow Express
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful timing and reflexes to progress through stages.
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+4.0
MX vs ATV All Out
The game features a learning curve with skillful bike control, tuning, and mastering physics, providing satisfying…
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+4.0
Slither.io
The game demands skillful navigation, split-second decisions, and strategic trapping of opponents, with feedback…
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+4.0
SHOCK TROOPERS
The game challenges players with fast-paced action, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and strategic use of character…
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+4.0
Rally Mechanic Simulator: Light Edition
The game challenges players with realistic mechanical tasks requiring skill and knowledge, including time pressure.
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+4.0
Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos
The game challenges players with skill trees, build optimization, and difficult floors requiring mastery and adaptation.
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+4.0
Pixel Strike 3D
Game rewards skillful play with balanced gun mechanics and competitive multiplayer modes; some grind and leveling…
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+4.0
Power to the People
Game challenges players to manage complex power distribution, requiring skillful planning and adaptation to avoid…
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+4.0
Retimed
High skill ceiling with mechanics like dual joystick control, map knowledge, and timing, rewarding mastery and…
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