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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Strategy
A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game.
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+5.0
Just Go
Strong emphasis on skill development through tutorials, puzzles (tsumego), career progression, and AI analysis tools.
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+5.0
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
High skill ceiling with complex combos, deep mechanics like the GRD system, and rewarding mastery demonstrated in…
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+5.0
Dota 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and constant learning; players strive to improve and master gameplay.
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+5.0
Endless ATC
Game challenges players to manage increasing traffic complexity and maintain separation, requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Original War
The game demands skillful management of limited unique units, strategic planning, and adaptation to changing mission…
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+5.0
DoDonPachi Resurrection
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex scoring systems; players report a steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Master of Magic Classic
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging AI (especially in Caster of Magic mod), and strategic depth…
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+5.0
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
The game is challenging, rewarding skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics with frequent feedback…
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+5.0
Tennis Elbow 4
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and shot mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+5.0
Toribash
High skill ceiling with complex physics and a steep learning curve requiring mastery of detailed controls.
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+5.0
Human Resource Machine
The game challenges players with increasingly complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and…
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+5.0
The Last Spell
The game is challenging and rewards skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Ultra Street Fighter® IV
High skill ceiling with complex combos, frame-perfect inputs, and continuous learning; players experience gradual…
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+5.0
Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
The game offers a wide range of puzzles with increasing difficulty, requiring logical deduction and skillful problem…
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+5.0
Stephen's Sausage Roll
The game is extremely challenging and requires high skill in spatial reasoning and puzzle solving, with constant…
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+5.0
Maxwell's puzzling demon
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring deep understanding and skill, providing strong feedback…
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+5.0
Tetrobot and Co.
Challenging puzzles with a good difficulty curve requiring skillful logical thinking and mastery of game mechanics.
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+5.0
Treasure 'n Trio
The game features challenging puzzles requiring skillful use of character abilities and strategic thinking, with…
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+5.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
The game is described as mechanically deep and complex with skill-based mechanics, parries, combos, and strategic…
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+5.0
Invisible, Inc.
High skill ceiling with complex tactical planning, precise execution, and learning from mistakes.
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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
Cogmind
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, tactical combat, and strategic decision making.
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+5.0
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
VIVIDLOPE
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging levels, requiring mastery of mechanics, enemy patterns, and…
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