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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.
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+5.0
Trials 2: Second Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and difficult tracks that reward mastery and precision.
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+5.0
DinoSystem
The game is challenging with complex survival mechanics requiring skillful management of resources and environment.
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+5.0
Erannorth Chronicles
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics and requires skillful deckbuilding and tactical combat…
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+5.0
Galcon 2: Galactic Conquest
High skill ceiling with fast-paced strategy and tactical gameplay; players improve through practice and face…
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+5.0
Just Xiangqi
The game emphasizes skill development through tutorials, puzzles, career progression, and challenging AI opponents…
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+5.0
TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
Game is highly skill-demanding with challenging modes like Master and Asuka, requiring fast stacking, precise…
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+5.0
AccuRC 2
Highly realistic physics and challenging flight mechanics provide strong skill development and mastery feedback.
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+5.0
BULT: Hunting simulator
High skill and knowledge required to succeed; realistic ballistics, bird behavior, and environmental factors challenge…
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+5.0
Final Sentence
Strong emphasis on skillful typing, accuracy, and speed with immediate feedback and high skill ceiling.
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+5.0
Neon Drive
The game is challenging and requires skillful timing, reflexes, and memorization, with a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
Road to Ballhalla
The game offers a steep learning curve with challenging puzzles and precise controls, rewarding skillful play and…
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+5.0
AUDICA: Rhythm Shooter
The game has a steep learning curve, requires precise timing and aiming, and rewards skill improvement and mastery…
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+5.0
Broken Edge
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like sword awakening, precise poses for abilities, and strategic play…
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+5.0
Death to Spies: Moment of Truth
High difficulty and realistic AI require skillful stealth, planning, and execution.
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+5.0
Nucleares
High skill and knowledge required to operate complex nuclear plant systems effectively; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
The King of Fighters 2002
The game demands mastery of complex combos, precise timing, and strategic use of Power Gauges and MAX Mode, rewarding…
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+5.0
TOXIKK™
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, twitch-based arena shooter gameplay requiring precise aiming and map knowledge.
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+5.0
Zero Hour
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical room clearing, and learning maps; players improve through practice…
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+5.0
Archean
Highly challenging engineering, physics, and programming tasks requiring skill and problem solving.
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+5.0
rFactor 2
High skill ceiling with advanced physics and force feedback demanding mastery and offering detailed feedback on…
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+5.0
The Drone Racing League Simulator
Strong emphasis on skill development, challenging flight physics, leaderboards, and progression through practice and…
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+5.0
Volgarr the Viking
The game is highly challenging, requiring mastery of controls, enemy patterns, and level memorization, providing strong…
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+5.0
Breachers™
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, strategic gameplay, and rewarding tactical mechanics requiring player skill…
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+5.0
Le Mans Ultimate
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, tire management, and force feedback; players report rewarding mastery and…
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