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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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Lies of P
The game demands skillful combat including parrying, dodging, and learning boss patterns, with satisfying feedback and…
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+5.0
Lethal League
High skill ceiling with emphasis on timing, precision, and mastering mechanics like parrying, bunting, and special…
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+5.0
MX Bikes
Steep learning curve and high skill ceiling; players improve through practice and receive clear feedback on performance.
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+5.0
Poly Bridge 3
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, engineering understanding, and trial-and-error to master, with…
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+5.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
High skill ceiling with complex combos, precise timing, and a steep learning curve requiring practice and mastery.
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+5.0
Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
The game is skill-based with challenging bullet patterns, requiring memorization and precise dodging; players report…
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+5.0
Database Detective: Minor Crimes Division
The game challenges players to learn and apply SQL skills progressively, providing satisfying feedback and rewarding…
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+5.0
Devil Daggers
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring precise aiming, movement, and strategic prioritization…
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+5.0
Sifu
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of timing, parrying, dodging, and combos.
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+5.0
TowerFall Ascension
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics, precise controls, and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Hyper Light Drifter
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring mastery of timing, dodging, and attack combos; boss fights are…
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+5.0
Blood™ Fresh Supply
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of weapons, enemy weaknesses, and level…
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+5.0
Cairn
The game offers challenging climbing mechanics requiring skill, precision, and problem-solving, with feedback on…
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+5.0
Hollow Knight: Silksong
The game is challenging with complex boss fights requiring skill, timing, and mastery of movement and combat mechanics…
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+5.0
Mushihimesama
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet patterns, scoring mechanics, and modes ranging from novice to ultra…
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+5.0
Peaks of Yore
High skill ceiling with complex physics-based climbing mechanics and a smooth learning curve rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
High skill ceiling with complex recipes, multitasking, and fast-paced order fulfillment requiring precision and speed.
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+5.0
My Winter Car
The game is extremely challenging, requiring skillful car building, driving on slippery roads, and managing survival…
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+5.0
Quake III Arena
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision aiming, movement mastery (rocket jumps, strafe jumps), and tactical map…
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+5.0
Squeakross: Home Squeak Home
The game offers a large number of puzzles with scalable difficulty and extensive quality-of-life features that support…
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+5.0
SYNTHETIK: Legion Rising
High skill ceiling with challenging gunplay, active reload mechanics, and tactical combat requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
DRAGON BALL FighterZ
High skill ceiling with complex combos and mechanics; players report rewarding mastery and continuous improvement.
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+5.0
I'm on Observation Duty 5
Game requires high skill in observation, memory, and quick decision-making to spot subtle changes and avoid mistakes.
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+5.0
Mortal Sin
The game features challenging combat with a high skill ceiling, combo mastery, parrying, and requires learning enemy…
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