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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
Field of Glory II: Medieval
The game has a steep learning curve with complex tactical mechanics and a challenging AI that punishes mistakes…
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+4.0
Han Xiongnu Wars
The game demands mastery of complex tactical combat, formations, logistics, and strategic planning, rewarding skillful…
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+4.0
Labyronia RPG 2
The game offers challenging turn-based combat requiring strategy and skill, with puzzles and boss fights that test…
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+4.0
Little Fighter 2 Remastered
Game offers skill-based combat, challenging stages, and requires mastery of combos and character abilities; some…
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+4.0
Majesty 2 Collection
Game is challenging, requiring strategic planning, skillful resource management, and learning from repeated attempts.
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+4.0
MotoGP™23
Game offers challenging physics and requires skill mastery; players report rewarding improvement and difficulty in…
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+4.0
One Military Camp
Game involves skillful resource and personnel management, strategic planning, and optimization of base and troop…
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+4.0
Pinball FX
Players experience skill-based challenges, improving at tables, mastering combos, and competing on leaderboards.
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+4.0
Project Gunship
Requires skillful aiming, managing multiple weapons, and understanding ballistics; players receive feedback on hits and…
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+4.0
Rebel Cops
Game is challenging with difficult tactical missions requiring skillful planning and execution; players receive…
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+4.0
SPOOKWARE
Microgames require skill, quick reflexes, and learning new mechanics; some are challenging and provide feedback on…
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+4.0
Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold
The game demands skillful management of complex economic, military, and diplomatic systems with a steep learning curve…
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+4.0
Volume
The game offers a steady difficulty curve with challenging stealth puzzles requiring timing, positioning, and gadget…
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+4.0
War Mongrels
The game offers challenging tactical gameplay requiring skillful planning, timing, and execution, with feedback from…
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+4.0
武林志(Wushu Chronicles)
The game offers complex skill trees, strategic turn-based combat, and challenging boss fights requiring mastery of…
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+4.0
AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise control and mastery.
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+4.0
Apex Aim Trainer
Focuses on skill improvement through practicing recoil patterns, tracking, and aiming at moving targets with feedback.
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+4.0
Bureau of Contacts
The game challenges players with complex evidence gathering, AI ghost behavior, and requires skillful coordination and…
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+4.0
Creature in the Well
Gameplay requires skillful aiming, timing, and strategic weapon use; boss fights test player skill and knowledge.
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+4.0
DemonCrawl
The game requires skillful minesweeper logic combined with item and resource management; players report a steep…
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+4.0
Do No Harm
The game challenges players to learn complex mechanics, solve puzzles, and manage resources effectively to succeed.
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+4.0
Drifting Lands
Requires skillful dodging and management of shields, energy, and skills; difficulty ramps up significantly
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+4.0
ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Challenging gameplay with skill-based progression and learning enemy patterns; requires mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Heroes of Steel RPG
Combat is challenging and tactical, requiring skillful positioning and strategy; character progression and skill…
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