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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+5.0
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
The game has a steep learning curve with intricate fighting mechanics, rewarding skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Killer Instinct
High skill ceiling with complex combo system, combo breakers, counter breakers, and advanced mechanics rewarding…
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+5.0
Magenta Horizon - Neverending Harvest
The game is challenging with complex enemy patterns and mechanics that reward skill mastery and provide constant…
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+5.0
Nex Machina
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering enemy patterns, dodging, and scoring; players improve through practice…
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+5.0
Quake Live
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mechanics, and map control; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
RUMBLE
High skill ceiling with challenging gesture-based combat requiring practice and mastery; players receive feedback and…
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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
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
High skill ceiling with technical gameplay, fast-paced combat, and deep mechanics rewarding mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
The Sekimeiya: Spun Glass
The game challenges players with complex puzzles and mysteries requiring skillful reasoning and attention to detail.
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+4.0
Archaeogem
The game challenges players with precision platforming and skillful navigation, requiring mastery of whip and dash…
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+4.0
Dynamite Jack
The game offers increasing difficulty, skill-based stealth and timing challenges, and achievement goals that require…
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+4.0
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Games are challenging platformers requiring skill and precision, with added challenge modes testing mastery.
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+4.0
Tested on Humans: Escape Room
The game offers a range of logic, math, and pattern puzzles that challenge player skill and problem-solving ability.
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+4.0
The House of Da Vinci
Puzzles require skillful observation, logic, and mechanical manipulation, providing satisfying feedback and challenge.
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+4.0
Wayout 2: Hex
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful logical thinking and planning to solve.
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+5.0
BUTCHER
The game is highly skill-based with challenging enemies, precise aiming, and fast-paced platforming demanding mastery…
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+5.0
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
The games emphasize skillful play, complex mechanics, and mastery, with training modes and rollback netcode supporting…
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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
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game
High skill ceiling with strategic gameplay, requiring mastery of mechanics and decision-making.
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+5.0
Nexus - The Jupiter Incident
High skill ceiling with complex tactical management, subsystem targeting, and resource allocation; players learn from…
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+5.0
OMSI 2: Steam Edition
High skill ceiling with detailed vehicle controls, realistic physics, and challenging AI traffic requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Phobies
Game emphasizes skillful planning and strategy over randomness; players can outsmart higher level or better equipped…
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+5.0
RACE 07
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, challenging AI, and detailed car handling requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
Warfare
The game is challenging, requiring skillful micromanagement, strategic planning, and careful resource use. Players…
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