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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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Apex Legends™
High skill ceiling with complex gunplay, recoil control, and movement mechanics; players report learning curves and…
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+5.0
Poosh XL
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players strive to improve timing and strategy to overcome difficult…
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
High skill ceiling with challenging combos, tutorials, and missions to improve player skill.
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+5.0
From the Depths
High skill ceiling with complex engineering, physics, and AI programming challenges; players learn and improve over…
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+5.0
NanoApostle
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses requiring learning attack patterns, precise parrying, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Normal Golf Game
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics that reward skill mastery and provide continuous…
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+5.0
Racket: Nx
High skill ceiling with precise racket and ball physics, mastery curve, and challenging levels requiring practice and…
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+5.0
FIGHT KNIGHT
Combat is skill-based with timing, parrying, and strategy; players learn enemy patterns and improve over time.
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+5.0
Quake Live
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mechanics, and map control; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
ESCHATOS
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering enemy patterns, scoring mechanics, and weapon/shield balance; rewarding…
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+5.0
Frogmonster
The game features challenging bosses requiring pattern recognition, skillful dodging, and strategic weapon/spell use…
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+5.0
Earthion
The game offers a challenging skill-based experience with multiple difficulty levels, requiring mastery of enemy…
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill mastery, fast reflexes, and multitasking to…
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+5.0
Hellish Quart
High skill ceiling with realistic sword fighting mechanics, requiring mastery of timing, positioning, and character…
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+5.0
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Challenging and varied puzzles requiring logical thinking and skillful problem solving.
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+5.0
Cobalt
High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics, timing, and movement mastery; players receive feedback and can…
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+5.0
eSail Sailing Simulator
Highly realistic sailing mechanics and detailed tutorials provide challenging skill development and mastery feedback.
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+5.0
Find You
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skill, timing, observation, and dexterity, with a high difficulty curve…
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+5.0
Vagante
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful platforming, combat mastery, and strategic use…
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+5.0
Atomcraft
High skill and knowledge required to master chemical crafting, machine building, and optimization; players receive…
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+5.0
Donut Dodo
The game is challenging with precise controls, requiring skillful timing, pattern recognition, and strategic planning…
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+5.0
Premium Bowling
Game offers realistic physics, skill-based ball control, and challenging oil pattern adjustments requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
We Who Are About To Die
Combat is skill-based with physics-driven mechanics requiring timing, positioning, and stamina management; players…
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+5.0
Fight'N Rage
High skill ceiling with deep combo system, parrying, and challenging enemies requiring mastery.
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