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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Popular, well-rated games with a strong competence score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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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
Backpack Battles
High skill ceiling with complex item synergies, strategic inventory management, and detailed combat feedback that…
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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
Football Manager 2024
The game offers deep strategic challenges, requiring skill in tactics, scouting, and management with meaningful…
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+5.0
Hexcells Plus
The game challenges players with complex puzzles requiring skillful logical deduction and problem solving.
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+5.0
HUNTDOWN
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, boss pattern memorization, and difficulty modes rewarding mastery and…
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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
Ikaruga
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress and score well.
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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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+5.0
NoLimits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation
High skill ceiling with complex coaster physics and design challenges; steep learning curve emphasized.
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+5.0
SHENZHEN I/O
The game demands high skill in programming, circuit design, optimization, and logical reasoning with clear feedback and…
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+5.0
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
The game demands strategic thinking, complex planning, and mastery of multiple interlocking systems, rewarding skillful…
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+5.0
Slap City
High skill ceiling with technical mechanics such as wavedashing, L-cancelling, clutch moves, and combo mastery; players…
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+5.0
SnowRunner
The game demands skillful driving, planning, and problem-solving to overcome challenging terrain and vehicle…
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+5.0
Soldat
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics, weapon mastery, and competitive multiplayer; players report…
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+5.0
Star of Providence
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell mechanics, demanding mastery of dodging and boss patterns; player skill…
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+5.0
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
High skill ceiling with realistic boxing mechanics and AI difficulty scaling that challenges player ability and…
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+5.0
Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
The game is extremely challenging, requiring mastery of complex bullet patterns and precise skills, with frequent…
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+5.0
Trackmania United Forever
High skill ceiling with precise driving mechanics and leaderboard competition emphasizing player skill.
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+5.0
X-COM: UFO Defense
High skill ceiling with challenging tactical combat, resource management, and strategic planning requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Barony
High skill and knowledge required to master mechanics, identify items, manage resources, and survive difficult…
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+5.0
Caesar™ 3
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful management and problem solving to succeed.
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+5.0
Beatblock
High skill ceiling with challenging charts, progression based on skill improvement, and rewarding mastery experiences.
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+5.0
Burger Shop 3
Game is challenging with increasing difficulty, requiring skillful multitasking and quick reactions to achieve perfect…
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