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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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+5.0
Sword of the Stars: The Pit
High difficulty requiring skillful play, strategic resource and inventory management, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
The game is highly challenging with complex mechanics requiring skill, learning, and mastery.
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+5.0
Catacomb Kids
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, platforming, and strategic use of environment; players improve through…
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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
BULT: Hunting simulator
High skill and knowledge required to succeed; realistic ballistics, bird behavior, and environmental factors challenge…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis III Complete
High skill and strategic planning required to manage economy, diplomacy, military, and internal affairs effectively.
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+5.0
La-Mulana 2
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, combat, and complex puzzles requiring note-taking and logical…
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+5.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island
High skill requirement with complex turn-based combat, resource management, and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
Silicon Zeroes
Challenging puzzles requiring skillful logic design and optimization with feedback on performance.
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+5.0
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance
High skill ceiling with complex micromanagement, tactical positioning, and resource balancing; challenging gameplay…
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+5.0
CaseCracker3
The game demands high skill in logical reasoning, detailed clue analysis, and complex puzzle solving with feedback on…
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+5.0
Filament
The game offers a wide range of challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and problem solving, with a…
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+5.0
Imperiums: Greek Wars
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, steep learning curve, and rewarding mastery of strategic and tactical…
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+5.0
Shadow Empire
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics requiring planning, problem solving, and mastery of detailed systems.
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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
Meridian 59
Game is challenging with skill-based progression, harsh death penalties, and requires mastery of complex PvP and PvE…
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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
Fantasy Wars
The game is challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful maneuvers, unit management, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
Terra Invicta
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, managing multiple systems, and overcoming strategic challenges with…
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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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