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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+5.0
Cossacks: Art of War
The game demands skillful micro-management, strategic planning, and resource balancing, with challenging AI and complex…
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+5.0
Perimeter
The game demands mastering complex mechanics like energy management, terrain control, unit morphing, and multitasking…
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+5.0
Revita
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, requiring mastery of movement, aiming, and risk management.
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+5.0
Super Magbot
The game demands high precision, skillful execution, and mastery of challenging platforming mechanics with immediate…
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+5.0
Driven Out
The game demands mastering complex enemy attack patterns and precise timing for blocking and parrying, providing strong…
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+5.0
Moonsigil Atlas
The game demands high skill in spatial puzzle solving and deck optimization, with a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+5.0
RITE
The game demands high skill and precision, with challenging levels that test player mastery and provide clear feedback…
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+5.0
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
High skill and tactical knowledge required to manage complex systems, command and control, ballistics, morale, and…
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+5.0
Boxman's Struggle
The game is challenging with punishing mechanics that require skill mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
東方実在相 ～ Dream Logical World
High difficulty with complex bullet patterns requiring memorization, skillful dodging, and mastery of unique mechanics…
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+5.0
First Class Escape 2: Head in the Clouds
The game features challenging, complex puzzles requiring logical thinking, deduction, and problem-solving skills, with…
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+5.0
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
Gameplay is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring strategic thinking, resource management, and skillful…
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+5.0
Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Extremely challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, strategic combat, and puzzle solving
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+5.0
Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams
The game is challenging with precise platforming, boss fights, and puzzle elements requiring skill and mastery.
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+5.0
Stoneshard
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Combat Mission Shock Force 2
The game demands skillful tactical thinking, learning complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI, providing…
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron III
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, micromanagement, and strategic planning required to be effective.
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+5.0
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
High difficulty requiring skill, memorization, and mastery of patterns; players feel effective as they improve.
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+5.0
Conduct DELUXE!
The game is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring skillful multitasking, timing, and strategic planning…
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+5.0
FOUNTAINS
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring learning boss patterns and precise timing, with satisfying feedback on…
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+5.0
Gridiron
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as aiming throws, catching, blocking, and teamwork; players report…
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+5.0
RESONANCE OF FATE™/END OF ETERNITY™ 4K/HD EDITION
The game features a complex, strategic combat system with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery, demanding skill…
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+5.0
A Bastard's Tale
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring precise timing, reflexes, and pattern recognition; players improve…
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+5.0
Dropzone
High skill ceiling with multitasking control of three rigs, micro-management, and strategic decision-making emphasized.
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