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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Birds of War
High skill ceiling with unique combat mechanics and class mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based…
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+4.0
Deathstate: Abyssal Edition
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling in dodging bullet hell patterns and managing abilities, rewarding…
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+4.0
Delta Force 2
High skill required due to realistic ballistics, lethal enemies, and challenging tactical gameplay.
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+4.0
Forefront
Skillful gunplay, vehicle control, and teamwork are emphasized; players report rewarding kills and a growing skill gap.
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+4.0
Here Comes The Swarm
The game offers challenging RTS mechanics, requiring skillful micro, strategic planning, and adaptation to escalating…
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+4.0
Heretical
Game challenges players with difficult combat, boss fights, and strategic build choices requiring skill and adaptation.
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+4.0
Midnight Protocol
The game challenges players with strategic turn-based puzzles requiring skillful planning and adaptation to RNG…
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+4.0
Rage in Peace
High skill and memorization required to overcome unpredictable traps and boss fights, with feedback through repeated…
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+4.0
Supplice
Challenging combat with varied enemies and weapons requiring skillful resource management and strategic play
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+4.0
Wick
The game requires mastering enemy behaviors, managing limited resources, and learning strategies to survive…
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+4.0
SILENT HILL f
Combat and puzzles provide a challenging experience, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful dodging…
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+4.0
6.0
The game demands skillful platforming and precision under time pressure, rewarding mastery and incremental improvement.
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+4.0
Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition
The game is challenging with precise timing and trial-and-error gameplay, requiring skill and mastery to progress.
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+4.0
Fright Train
The game requires skillful aiming, inventory management, and strategic resource use; players receive feedback through…
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+4.0
Ghostrunner 2
The game offers challenging combat and platforming requiring skill and timing, with rewarding feedback and boss fights…
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+4.0
MicroWorks
Game tests player skill with fast-paced microgames requiring reaction, precision, and reading comprehension…
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+4.0
NO THING
High difficulty and skill required to master timing and reflexes; repeated failures common
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+4.0
Starship Troopers: Extermination
Game requires skillful teamwork, situational awareness, and mastery of class abilities and weapons to survive intense…
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+4.0
Xenopurge
Game challenges players with tactical decision-making, quick command input, and adapting to evolving threats.
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+4.0
The Age of Decadence
The game demands skillful specialization and mastery of complex mechanics; failure is common without competence.
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+4.0
Chromosome Evil 2
The game requires skillful resource management, tactical combat, and strategic planning with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Deceive Inc.
High skill ceiling with tactical gameplay, aiming, and deception; players report rewarding skill expression and…
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+4.0
DERE EVIL EXE
Challenging platforming requiring skill, precision, and learning from repeated failures; rewards mastery and…
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+4.0
Furi Demake - The Chain
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, pattern memorization, and aiming for S-ranks, providing strong…
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