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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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+5.0
Fidel Dungeon Rescue
Game requires mastering complex puzzle mechanics, strategic planning, and skillful execution; players receive clear…
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+5.0
Grey Hack
The game demands skillful use of commands, scripting, and problem solving with a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+5.0
Dominions 6 - Rise of the Pantokrator
The game demands high skill, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics, with unforgiving mistakes and a…
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+5.0
HighFleet
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, skillful piloting, and strategic planning with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Rogue Voltage
The game demands skillful planning, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics with meaningful feedback on…
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+5.0
Stationeers
Highly challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, engineering, programming, and problem solving.
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+5.0
TEST TEST TEST
The game strongly emphasizes challenging puzzles and cryptography requiring skill, logical thinking, and problem…
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+5.0
Zardy's Maze
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay requiring learning enemy behaviors and strategic use of tools.
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+5.0
Jupiter Hell Classic
High skill ceiling with tactical combat, resource management, and strategic positioning; players feel challenged and…
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+5.0
Blitzkrieg Anthology
High skill requirement with realistic tactics, unit management, and challenging AI; players must learn and master…
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+5.0
CaseCracker2
The game demands high skill in logical reasoning, keyword searching, and piecing together complex clues, rewarding…
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+5.0
Cossacks: Back to War
High skill ceiling with complex economy, micromanagement, tactical battles, and mastering formations and unit…
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+5.0
Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, unit synergies, positioning, and economic management; players report learning…
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+5.0
Omega Strikers
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, competitive gameplay requiring quick decision-making, positioning, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Team Fortress Classic
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as grenade usage, rocket jumping, class mastery, and strategic team…
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+5.0
Teamfight Manager
The game challenges players to master complex pick/ban phases, adapt to evolving metas, and optimize team strategies…
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+5.0
Wargame: Airland Battle
Steep learning curve with complex mechanics and tactical depth requiring skillful play and constant adaptation.
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+5.0
Killer Instinct
High skill ceiling with complex combo system, combo breakers, counter breakers, and advanced mechanics rewarding…
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+5.0
Rail Route
The game offers a steep learning curve with complex signaling, scheduling, and automation challenges that reward skill…
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+5.0
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
The game has a steep learning curve with complex mechanics, requiring skillful planning and mastery to succeed.
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+5.0
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
The game offers challenging puzzles, especially in new DLC, requiring skill and problem-solving with clear feedback.
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+5.0
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
The game is highly challenging with complex tactical combat, research management, and resource allocation requiring…
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+5.0
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
High difficulty and challenging AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive clear feedback on success…
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+5.0
Disgaea 5 Complete
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic combat, and deep character/item progression systems.
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