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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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+4.0
Arena Breakout
The game features a steep learning curve with skill-based gunplay, strategic positioning, and mastery of maps and audio…
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+4.0
E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy
The game features challenging combat and complex RPG mechanics requiring skill and mastery.
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+4.0
Hobo: Tough Life
The game is challenging with complex survival mechanics, skill leveling, and requires mastery of multiple systems to…
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+4.0
东方栖霞园 ~ Blue devil in the Belvedere.
The game challenges players with complex bullet patterns and requires skillful dodging and strategic timing, rewarding…
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+4.0
Cosmodread
Game challenges players with resource management, combat skill, and strategic planning, rewarding skillful play and…
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+4.0
COVEN
Combat requires skillful aiming, resource management, and learning enemy weaknesses; challenging but rewarding gameplay.
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+4.0
Doomsday Hunters
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and mastery of complex…
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+4.0
Escape Room - Der kranke Kollege
Challenging puzzles require significant brain usage and problem solving, with feedback from puzzle completion.
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+4.0
FIFA 22
The game is described as easy to learn but hard to master, with skill-based gameplay and tactical depth, providing…
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+4.0
Lost Lives
Game demands skillful shooting, tactical thinking, and equipment management; players improve over time and face…
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+4.0
Map Map - A Game About Maps
The game rewards precision, skillful use of cartography tools, and logical deduction, providing satisfying feedback on…
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+4.0
Resonance
The game features challenging and logical puzzles that require critical thinking and skillful use of inventory and…
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+4.0
River Towns
The game challenges players with spatial puzzles, strategic tile placement, and score optimization requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Siege Survival: Gloria Victis Prologue
The game challenges players with resource management, stealth scavenging, and strategic planning, requiring skillful…
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+4.0
The Use of Life
Combat requires skillful timing of QTE dodges and strategic planning of moves; character builds and stat allocation…
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+4.0
SOULCALIBUR VI
The game offers challenging combat mechanics, skill-based fighting, and a learning curve that rewards mastery and…
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+4.0
We Were Here Together
The game challenges players with complex puzzles that require skillful communication and logical thinking, providing…
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+4.0
Alisa
Challenging combat and puzzles requiring skill and learning enemy patterns; trial and error encouraged.
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+4.0
Carrier Deck
Game challenges players with complex multitasking, timing, and strategic planning to manage aircraft and missions…
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+4.0
Dead Signal
Game requires skillful multitasking, attention to detail, and learning enemy behaviors to succeed.
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+4.0
Keeper's Toll
The game offers skill-based combat with meaningful boss fights and tactical positioning, rewarding player mastery and…
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+4.0
Microtopia
Game involves overcoming complex logistical challenges, managing ant lifecycles, and optimizing production with…
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+4.0
NETHER HEROES
Game offers challenging bosses and requires skillful pattern recognition and reaction, with some complaints about…
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+4.0
Outlanders
The game offers increasing challenge through puzzle-like levels requiring strategic resource management and…
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