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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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Cold Waters
High skill ceiling with complex sonar use, torpedo evasion, and tactical planning; steep learning curve noted by many…
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+5.0
Cypher
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skill, learning, and problem solving; strong feedback through puzzle solving
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+5.0
GearCity
High skill and knowledge required to master complex economic simulation, vehicle design, and company management
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+5.0
Urtuk: The Desolation
The game emphasizes skillful tactical combat, strategic positioning, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear…
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+5.0
Wanna Survive
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking to overcome challenging tactical puzzles and resource management…
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+5.0
Wizardry 8
High skill ceiling with complex character builds, tactical turn-based combat, and strategic positioning requiring…
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+5.0
Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
The games are challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful management of party, spells, and…
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+5.0
UnderRail
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, complex character building, and tactical gameplay requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Wayout
The game strongly challenges players' mental skills with increasingly difficult puzzles and demands mastery of…
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+5.0
WazHack
High difficulty with skill-based tactical combat, learning item effects, and strategic planning; players improve…
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+5.0
Mechabellum
High skill ceiling with deep strategy, counterplay, and tactical mastery required; players report rewarding learning…
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+5.0
Outlive 25
The game demands skillful resource management, micromanagement, strategic planning, and adaptation to challenging AI…
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+5.0
Standoff 2
High skill ceiling with mastery of recoil patterns, map knowledge, and precise aiming rewarded; competitive ranked…
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+5.0
Children of a Dead Earth
The game demands mastering complex physics, engineering, and orbital mechanics with detailed feedback on designs and…
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+5.0
Company of Heroes 2
The game demands skillful micro and macro management, strategic thinking, and adaptation to opponents, with a steep…
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+5.0
Cosmic Express
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful planning and problem solving, with clear feedback on success.
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+5.0
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking, with complex mechanics and a steep learning curve that rewards…
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+5.0
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful play, mastery of mechanics, and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
Wolfpack
The game demands skillful operation of submarine systems, navigation, and torpedo targeting with detailed feedback and…
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+5.0
Silent Storm Gold Edition
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, skill trees, and realistic ballistics requiring strategic thinking and…
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+5.0
Anno 1800
The game offers complex economic simulation, production chains, and logistics requiring skillful management and problem…
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+5.0
Twilight Struggle
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, requiring memorization, planning, and tactical execution; players improve…
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+5.0
UNDER NIGHT IN-BIRTH II Sys:Celes
High skill ceiling with complex combos, mechanics, and rewarding mastery; players report learning curve and…
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+5.0
Artisan TD
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful planning, timing, and optimization to succeed…
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