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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
Sands of Aura
Combat is challenging and skill-based with boss fights requiring learning and adaptation; weapon and gear upgrades…
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+4.0
Blades of Fire
Combat requires skillful directional attacks, stamina management, and strategic weapon choice; forging weapons involves…
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+4.0
Forgotten but Unbroken
Combat is challenging and requires skillful planning; early game is punishing and late game can become trivial.
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+4.0
Hifuu Nightmare Diary ~ Violet Detector.
The game offers challenging bullet hell patterns requiring skill and problem solving; players report satisfaction from…
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+4.0
Picross Fairytale - nonogram: Red Riding Hood secret
Puzzles increase in difficulty and require logical deduction and skill; players receive feedback on completed rows and…
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+4.0
Rugby League Live 4
Steep learning curve and challenging AI provide skill-based gameplay and mastery opportunities.
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+4.0
Tharsis
Requires skillful management of dice rolls, crew abilities, and prioritization of repairs to succeed.
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+4.0
The Lamplighters League
Tactical combat is challenging with varied enemies and requires skillful use of character abilities and positioning…
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+4.0
The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human
Challenging boss fights require skill, pattern recognition, and strategy; players feel rewarded by overcoming difficult…
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+4.0
X: Beyond the Frontier
Steep learning curve with complex trading, factory management, and combat mechanics requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
BREAK ARTS II
The game involves mastering complex mech building and challenging racing mechanics with a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
Section 13
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and tactical decisions, with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Glory To The Heroes™
Game challenges players with tactical combat, realistic gunplay, and complex mechanics requiring skill and mastery.
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+4.0
Guidus Zero
The game demands skillful timing, pattern recognition, and precise movement on a grid; boss fights and difficulty…
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+4.0
Homebrew - Patent Unknown
Steep learning curve and complex building mechanics challenge players to master physics, logic, and vehicle design.
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+4.0
Kristala
Combat is challenging and skill-based with emphasis on parrying, dodging, and timing; players report satisfying mastery…
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+4.0
Perpetuum
Game involves skillful combat, complex industry, research, and crafting systems with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
Rune Knights
Combat requires skillful dodging, aiming, resource management; builds and gear optimization provide meaningful…
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+4.0
Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings
Game offers strategic depth with skillful team building, positioning, and progression; players overcome tactical…
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+4.0
The Watchers
The game involves challenging puzzles and stealth mechanics that require skill, timing, and problem solving, with…
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+4.0
Unto The End
Combat is challenging, skill-based, and requires learning enemy patterns and timing; players report satisfaction…
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+4.0
Gunsmith
Game involves skillful planning, optimization of production lines, balancing resources, and managing complex workflows.
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+4.0
Halfway
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, resource management, and strategic use of…
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+4.0
Rogue Shooter: The FPS Roguelike
Challenging gameplay with skill-oriented combat, weapon management, and strategic decision-making on resource use.
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