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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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+4.0
Holo X Break
Game offers skill challenges, boss fights, and requires learning mechanics; some players find it difficult but…
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+4.0
I, Zombie
Game challenges players with tactical puzzles and timing, especially for achievements and 3-star completions, requiring…
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+4.0
Inkulinati
The game is easy to learn but hard to master with a high skill ceiling in tactical combat and strategic planning.
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+4.0
INVERSUS Deluxe
Game is easy to learn but hard to master, requiring skillful aiming, timing, and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Iron Brigade
The game offers tactical depth, skillful shooting, and strategic turret placement with feedback on performance such as…
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+4.0
ISOLAND3: Dust of the Universe
The game offers challenging and varied puzzles requiring skillful observation and problem-solving, with feedback…
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+4.0
Little Big Workshop
Game is challenging with a learning curve, requiring skillful factory layout, logistics, and market prediction.
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+4.0
Lost For Swords
The game challenges players with tactical puzzles, requiring skillful planning and execution, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Mushy
High skill ceiling with mechanics like recoil control, movement exploits (bunny hopping, tree surfing), and strategic…
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+4.0
Planes, Bullets and Vodka
The game offers increasing difficulty, requiring skillful dodging and shooting, with feedback via scoring and power-ups.
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+4.0
Project Heartbeat
The game challenges players with skill-based rhythm gameplay and offers feedback through scoring and practice modes…
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+4.0
Red Eclipse
High skill ceiling with challenging movement and aiming mechanics; players report rewarding skill development and…
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+4.0
Reincarnated as a Dark Lord Before Taking Over the World with Power 999999999
The game challenges players to optimize routes and manage time precisely, requiring skillful planning and execution.
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+4.0
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Combat requires skillful parrying, dodging, and stamina management; building and crafting have meaningful progression.
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+4.0
Santa Claus in Trouble (HD)
Game offers challenging platforming requiring skillful timing and precision, especially for collecting all gifts and…
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+4.0
Soccer Online: Ball 3D
Game requires skill development, fine motor control, and strategic thinking to improve and compete effectively.
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+4.0
Space Run
Challenging gameplay requiring skillful micromanagement, quick decisions, and strategic planning
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+4.0
SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest
The game offers challenging RTS battles, complex skill trees, and tactical combat requiring skillful management and…
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+4.0
Sudden Strike Gold
High skill and tactical planning required; players face challenging AI and must micromanage units carefully to succeed.
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+4.0
Switchcars
Game challenges reflexes, vehicle management, and strategic decision-making with skill-based controls.
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+4.0
The Last Flame
The game offers a challenging learning curve with complex mechanics, requiring skillful decision-making and mastery of…
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+4.0
The Magus Circle
The game requires skillful drawing of spells and strategic build choices, with feedback on performance and a high skill…
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+4.0
The Spell Brigade
Game offers skill-based dodging, spell combination mastery, and challenge scaling; players feel effective when managing…
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+4.0
Topple Tactics
Game involves skillful play, strategic upgrades, and overcoming challenges; players report a good balance of skill and…
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