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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
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Combat is challenging and strategic, requiring skillful positioning and ability use; progression and upgrades provide…
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+4.0
Infinite Veil
Game offers skill challenges in combat, survival, crafting, and progression; some difficulty spikes and boss fights…
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+4.0
Wanderer
Challenging puzzles and problem solving require skill and thought; players receive feedback and hints to support…
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+4.0
ZED ZONE
The game offers challenging combat, resource management, crafting, and skill progression that require player skill and…
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+4.0
Babble Royale
Game rewards skillful word knowledge, quick thinking, and strategic positioning; players report a learning curve and…
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+4.0
Marathon
High skill ceiling with challenging PvP and PvE, steep learning curve, rewarding mastery of gunplay and tactics.
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+4.0
The Matchless Kungfu
Combat and skill systems provide meaningful challenges and growth; players overcome complex mechanics and receive…
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+4.0
Tribes of Midgard
Game offers challenging combat, strategic base defense, and skillful resource management; mastery improves performance.
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+4.0
Craftomation 101: Programming & Craft
Players engage in problem solving and programming challenges with feedback from robot automation success.
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+4.0
Crafty Survivors
The game features skill-based combat with dodge mechanics, manual aiming, and strategic skill use, providing a…
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+4.0
Firefighting Simulator: Ignite
Game challenges players with realistic firefighting mechanics, varied mission difficulties, and requires skillful…
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+4.0
FragPunk
Gunplay is described as satisfying and skill-based with a decent learning curve; players appreciate the tactical…
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+4.0
ICARUS
Game offers challenging survival mechanics, skill trees, and complex crafting systems requiring mastery.
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+4.0
Last Dream
The game offers challenging combat, puzzles, and skill customization with rewarding feedback and progression.
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+4.0
Monsters are Coming!
The game is challenging with skill-based tower placement, resource management, and combat, requiring adaptation and…
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+4.0
Puzzle Pirates
The game features a variety of puzzles requiring skill and mastery, with performance directly impacting in-game success…
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+4.0
Spacelines from the Far Out: Flight School
The game challenges players with multitasking, managing passengers, ship systems, and emergencies, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Split/Second
Requires skillful drifting, timing, and strategic use of power plays to overcome challenging AI opponents.
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+4.0
SYNTHETIK 2
Game demands skillful aiming, tactical positioning, and mastery of class abilities; players feel rewarded by overcoming…
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+4.0
Wordatro!
Game challenges players to find optimal words and manage bonuses; skill and vocabulary impact success.
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+4.0
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
The game demands mastery of complex combat mechanics and precise platforming, rewarding skillful play and pattern…
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+4.0
Arena Breakout: Infinite
Game offers skill-based gunplay, tactical choices, and progression through mastery of mechanics; learning curve is…
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+4.0
CiniCross
Challenging puzzles with time pressure and health management require skill and quick decision-making.
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+4.0
Deadshot
Games require skillful aiming, reflexes, and strategic positioning; progression systems reward mastery and improvement.
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