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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
Duelyst II
The game demands skillful deckbuilding, positioning, and tactical play with a steep learning curve and high skill…
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+5.0
Dungeon Warfare 3
The game demands skillful planning, puzzle-like problem solving, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear feedback…
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+5.0
Fate of the World: Tipping Point
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve requiring skillful management and strategic thinking.
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+5.0
Combat Mission Battle for Normandy
High skill ceiling with complex tactical challenges, realistic unit behavior, and demanding command decisions.
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+5.0
Distant Worlds: Universe
The game demands mastering complex systems, ship design, logistics, and strategic decision-making, providing strong…
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+5.0
Dungeon Rats
The game is challenging and requires mastering complex combat mechanics, strategic planning, and resource management.
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+5.0
Death to Spies
High difficulty and complex AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive feedback through mission…
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+5.0
Desktop Dungeons: Rewind
The game is challenging and strategic, requiring skillful planning and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+4.0
Blood on the Clocktower
The game involves complex deduction, bluffing, and strategic use of abilities, requiring skillful social and logical…
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+5.0
Fish Fillets 2
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring skillful problem solving and precise execution.
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+5.0
Tower Wars
High skill ceiling with challenging AI and multiplayer; requires mastering complex mechanics and strategic planning.
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+5.0
Alpha Response
High skill ceiling with punishing mechanics, requiring mastery of tactics, aiming, and team coordination; players…
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+5.0
Destroyer: The U-Boat Hunter
The game requires mastering complex instruments, multitasking, and tactical planning, providing a challenging…
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+5.0
Has-Been Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat requiring planning, timing, and resource management.
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+4.0
Fate/Grand Order Lostbelt No. 6: Avalon Le Fae
Combat requires tactical skill, reading enemy patterns, managing break bars, and team synergy, providing a strong sense…
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+5.0
巴伦西亚传说:索菲亚的重生 Valencia Saga:Sophia's rebirth
The game is very challenging with complex maps, difficult bosses, and requires skillful planning and execution…
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+5.0
Mech Engineer
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, overcoming difficult challenges, and learning through trial and error…
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+5.0
SaGa Emerald Beyond
Highly strategic and complex turn-based combat requiring skillful planning, timeline manipulation, and adapting to…
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+5.0
Ymir
Game is complex, challenging, and requires skillful management of economy, diplomacy, and warfare with steep learning…
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+5.0
7,62 High Calibre
Highly challenging tactical combat with detailed ballistics, weapon mechanics, and micromanagement requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis V
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, strategic planning, and overcoming a steep learning curve, rewarding…
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+5.0
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
High skill requirement in naval and land combat; complex mechanics and progression; players report steep learning curve.
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+4.0
Pokémon Infinite Fusion
The game features a challenging difficulty curve and strategic battles requiring skillful team building and tactical…
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+5.0
Aarklash: Legacy
Combat is challenging and tactical, requiring skillful positioning, timing, and strategy to succeed.
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