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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+4.0
Dice & Fold
The game is challenging with skillful dice management and strategic planning required to overcome enemies and bosses.
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+4.0
Disc Golf Masters
Game offers skill-based throwing mechanics, mastering disc behavior, and challenging wind and terrain effects; some…
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+4.0
Downtown Drift
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting mechanics and timing boosts; players improve through practice and…
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+5.0
Eador: Genesis
High skill ceiling with complex tactical battles, strategic planning, and resource management; players must master many…
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+4.0
Echoes of the Living
The game challenges players with puzzles, combat requiring skillful aiming and resource management, and overcoming boss…
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+4.0
FIFA Soccer 12
The game challenges players with skill-based mechanics like tactical defending, precision dribbling, and strategic…
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+4.0
FORCED SHOWDOWN
Game requires skillful twin-stick shooting, strategic deck building, and adapting to random modifiers and bosses.
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+4.0
Fragsurf
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (surfing, bhopping, tricksurf) and combat requiring precision and…
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+5.0
Front Office Football Eight
The game demands skillful management of complex systems such as salary cap, drafting, scouting, and game planning, with…
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+4.0
Good Robot
Game challenges player skill with tight controls, varied weapons, and increasing difficulty; players report skill…
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+4.0
Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
Combat requires strategic use of skills and combos; resource and base management involve planning and prioritization…
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+4.0
Hardware Engineers
Game involves technical challenges like diagnosing hardware/software issues, assembling PCs, and managing a business.
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+4.0
I, Zombie
Game challenges players with tactical puzzles and timing, especially for achievements and 3-star completions, requiring…
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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
Keylocker | Turn Based Cyberpunk Action
Combat requires precise timing and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding skillful play and strategic thinking, with…
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+5.0
League of Legends
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and continuous learning, with a steep learning curve and mastery…
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+4.0
Little Big Workshop
Game is challenging with a learning curve, requiring skillful factory layout, logistics, and market prediction.
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+4.0
Madshot
The game requires skillful dodging, aiming, and mastery of combat mechanics; bosses and enemies demand player…
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+4.0
Mahjong
Game requires strategic thinking and skill to avoid deadlocks; players improve over time and feel rewarded by…
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+5.0
Mechabellum
High skill ceiling with deep strategy, counterplay, and tactical mastery required; players report rewarding learning…
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+4.0
METAL EDEN
The game offers fast-paced, skill-based combat with satisfying gunplay and movement mechanics that reward mastery and…
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+5.0
Moonsigil Atlas
The game demands high skill in spatial puzzle solving and deck optimization, with a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+4.0
Ms. Pac-Man
The game requires skillful navigation, anticipation, and fast reflexes to avoid ghosts and collect items.
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+4.0
Murder by Numbers
The game offers a steady increase in puzzle difficulty requiring skillful nonogram solving and provides feedback via…
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