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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+4.0
METAL SLUG
Game requires skillful shooting, dodging, and memorization of enemy patterns; achievements and difficulty modes provide…
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+4.0
METAL SLUG 2
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay with challenging bosses and precise controls requiring mastery.
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+5.0
MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skillful programming and optimization; leaderboards provide feedback on…
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+5.0
Monster Hunter: World
High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics; players learn monster patterns and weapon mastery; rewarding…
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+4.0
MotoGP™19
Game features challenging physics, demanding bike control, and adaptive AI that requires skillful riding and strategy.
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+4.0
Pocket Bravery
The game offers a solid skill-based fighting system with combo mastery, training modes, and a high skill ceiling…
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+4.0
Pool Nation
Game features skill-based controls, challenging AI, and trick shots requiring mastery and precision.
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+5.0
Project Hospital
The game offers complex challenges in hospital management and medical diagnosis requiring skill and learning.
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+5.0
QuiVr
High skill ceiling with realistic bow mechanics, aiming, and strategic defense; players improve aiming and tactics over…
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+4.0
Raw Metal
Game demands skillful timing, pattern recognition, and mastery of combat and stealth mechanics.
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+5.0
Rift Wizard 3
The game is challenging and demands skillful play, strategic planning, and learning from failures to progress.
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+4.0
Riptide GP2
The game challenges players with skillful racing, stunt execution, and vehicle upgrades, rewarding mastery and…
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+5.0
Riven (1997)
The game challenges players with complex, multi-layered puzzles requiring observation, note-taking, and logical…
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+4.0
Roof Rage
High skill ceiling with complex combos, technical inputs, and challenging AI; players feel effective when mastering…
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+4.0
Serpent's Gaze
Combat is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful dodging, learning enemy patterns, and build optimization…
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+4.0
Sonic Adventure 2
Game features skill-based platforming, ranking systems requiring mastery, and challenging missions that reward player…
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+4.0
Stikbold! A Dodgeball Adventure
Game offers skill-based mechanics like curving shots, dodging, and timing throws, with increasing challenge and boss…
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+4.0
Strikey Sisters
Gameplay involves skillful ball control, dodging enemies, and boss fights with challenging patterns, providing a sense…
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+4.0
Super Time Force Ultra
The game challenges players with skillful shooting, timing, and strategic use of time clones, rewarding mastery.
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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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+4.0
TEVI
Combat is fluid and skill-based with complex combos and boss fights requiring mastery; sigil system allows build…
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+4.0
That's not my Neighbor
Game requires attention to detail, memory, and deduction skills to identify doppelgangers and avoid mistakes, with…
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+4.0
The House of Da Vinci 3
Puzzles range from easy to challenging, requiring skill and reasoning, with feedback through puzzle completion.
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+5.0
The Long Dark
Game demands skillful management of resources, survival mechanics, and environmental challenges with steep learning…
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