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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
Annalynn
High skill ceiling with challenging enemy AI and level design; mastery and score improvement are key motivators.
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+5.0
Assault Android Cactus+
The game features challenging bullet hell style gameplay with skill-based scoring, combo chains, and difficult bosses…
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+5.0
EXAPUNKS
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, optimization, and problem-solving…
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+5.0
Fingerdance
The game demands high skill in finger independence, coordination, and precision, with a steep difficulty curve and…
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+5.0
Furi
High skill ceiling with challenging boss fights requiring precise timing, pattern recognition, and reaction.
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+5.0
Jamestown
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful dodging and mastery of mechanics, especially on…
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+5.0
Jump King
The game demands mastery of precise timing and skillful jumps with clear feedback on success or failure.
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+5.0
KILL KNIGHT
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics, requiring mastery of complex combat systems and resource management.
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+5.0
Recursed
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful reasoning, planning, and execution to solve intricate puzzles.
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+5.0
SPY-der PIG
The game is described as difficult with a steep learning curve, rewarding skill improvement and mastery of…
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+5.0
Tekken 6
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling rewarding mastery and practice.
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+5.0
Valorant
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, recoil control, map knowledge, and ability usage; players report rewarding…
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+5.0
東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
The game demands skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and precise execution, with challenging bullet patterns and a…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players improve through mastering maps, operators, and team coordination.
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+5.0
Bleed
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who overcome…
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+5.0
Captain of Industry
The game offers complex challenges requiring skillful management of resources, production chains, and logistics with…
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+5.0
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful timing, strategic planning, and mastery of hotkeys; players receive…
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+5.0
DDNet
The game features a very high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of complex mechanics like hooking and hammer flying…
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+5.0
Green Hell
The game is very challenging with a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex survival mechanics.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The game rewards skillful play, offers deep mechanics, and provides extensive tutorials and training modes to improve…
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+5.0
LUFTRAUSERS
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful maneuvering and mastery of controls to survive…
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+5.0
*NEW* SCUFFED EPIC BHOP SIMULATOR 2023 (POG CHAMP)
High skill ceiling with challenging levels and rewarding mastery; players report improving bhop skills and overcoming…
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+5.0
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
The game features a steep learning curve, detailed tutorials, and requires skillful execution and strategy to master…
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+5.0
SpaceChem
The game demands high skill in logic, programming-like puzzle solving, and optimization with clear feedback on…
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