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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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Battle Brothers
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, character development, and resource management requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Insurgency: Sandstorm
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil control, and tactical team coordination; players report significant…
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+5.0
NEO Scavenger
High skill ceiling with complex crafting, tactical combat, and survival mechanics requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
4D Minesweeper
The game is highly challenging, requiring advanced logical reasoning and pattern recognition, with a steep learning…
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+5.0
Bombe
The game challenges players to develop complex logical rules and optimize them, providing clear feedback on rule…
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+5.0
ABI-DOS
High skill ceiling with challenging puzzles requiring logical thinking, optimization, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Snakebird
The game demands high skill in spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving with challenging levels that reward mastery and…
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+5.0
Vault of the Void
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and mastery of unique class mechanics; players feel…
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+5.0
Rogue
The game is known for its high difficulty and skill-based survival, requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic…
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+5.0
Tennis Elbow 2013
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging gameplay requiring precise timing, positioning, and shot…
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+5.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and mechanics rewarding skill mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
SchoolBoy Runaway
The game is described as very challenging, requiring skill, strategy, and learning from failures to improve performance.
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+5.0
Supaplex
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful puzzle solving, precise timing, and repeated attempts to master…
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+5.0
Jupiter Hell
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful tactical decisions and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Sokobond
The game requires skillful spatial reasoning and puzzle solving, with increasing difficulty and complex mechanics…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, detailed combat mechanics, and management of multiple systems requiring…
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+5.0
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS - The Ivalice Chronicles
High skill ceiling with complex tactical gameplay, strategic positioning, and character progression requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Space Beast Terror Fright
High skill requirement with instant death mechanics, tactical use of turrets, doors, and upgrades; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
They Are Billions
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful resource management, multitasking, and strategic planning with steep…
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+5.0
Through the Ages
The game requires skillful decision-making, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics with strong AI…
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+5.0
Logiart Grimoire
Challenging puzzles requiring advanced logic and skill; difficulty ramps up significantly with large puzzles.
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+5.0
Chip's Challenge 1
The game is challenging and requires skillful problem solving and precise execution, with feedback through success or…
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+5.0
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
High skill ceiling with complex unit management, tactical positioning, and strategic planning rewarded by gameplay and…
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