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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
Strange Antiquities
Challenging puzzles requiring cross-referencing multiple books and clues, with rewarding problem solving and skillful…
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+5.0
Touhou Kishinjou ~ Double Dealing Character.
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet patterns requiring precision, memorization, and mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as cover usage, unit veterancy, and tactical positioning requiring…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis IV
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and learning curve requiring mastery of many systems.
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+5.0
Just Go
Strong emphasis on skill development through tutorials, puzzles (tsumego), career progression, and AI analysis tools.
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+5.0
Kill The Crows
High skill ceiling with one-hit kills requiring precise aiming, timing, and mastery of mechanics; players improve…
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+5.0
Last Command
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skill, pattern recognition, and mastery of unique mechanics, with a…
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+5.0
Quaver
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precision, and improvement with detailed feedback and challenging maps.
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+5.0
The End Is Nigh
The game demands precise platforming skills, tight controls, and overcoming difficult challenges with immediate…
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+5.0
Turbo Overkill
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, challenging combat requiring precise movement and weapon mastery.
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+5.0
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH Exe:Late[cl-r]
High skill ceiling with complex combos, deep mechanics like the GRD system, and rewarding mastery demonstrated in…
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+5.0
Until You Fall
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, requiring learning enemy patterns, timing blocks, dodges, and combos.
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+5.0
Akane
High skill ceiling with one-hit deaths; requires precise timing, positioning, and mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
BallisticNG
High skill ceiling with challenging tracks, difficult AI, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Dota 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and constant learning; players strive to improve and master gameplay.
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+5.0
Endless ATC
Game challenges players to manage increasing traffic complexity and maintain separation, requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Original War
The game demands skillful management of limited unique units, strategic planning, and adaptation to changing mission…
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+5.0
Parking Garage Rally Circuit
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting mechanics, leaderboard competition, and mastery of physics-based controls.
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+5.0
Rocket Boots Mania
The game demands skill mastery, precision, and continuous improvement to achieve better times and rankings.
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+5.0
Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet patterns requiring pattern memorization and hand-eye coordination
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+5.0
Will You Snail?
The game is a challenging precision platformer requiring skillful movement and quick reactions, with adaptive…
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+5.0
CICADAMATA"
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering movement, shooting, and optimizing routes for high scores and ranks.
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+5.0
DoDonPachi Resurrection
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex scoring systems; players report a steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Gentoo Rescue
The game offers a high skill ceiling with complex puzzles and requires logical reasoning and mastery of mechanics.
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