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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+5.0
English Country Tune
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring spatial awareness and problem solving, providing strong…
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+5.0
FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves
The game features a high skill ceiling, complex mechanics, rewarding combos, and defensive options that require…
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+5.0
Insider Trading
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay requiring mastery of combos, synergies, and market manipulation.
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+5.0
Prismata
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring deep strategic thinking and mastery; players receive clear…
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+5.0
TrackMania² Canyon
Game demands high skill mastery, precision driving, and offers challenging tracks with feedback via medals and…
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+4.0
Chinese Driving Test Simulator
The game challenges players with realistic driving maneuvers and strict test conditions requiring skill and precision.
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+4.0
Mr. Pumpkin Adventure
Puzzles range from moderate to challenging, requiring cognitive skills, observation, and some math; players receive…
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+5.0
DESYNC
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses requiring mastery of movement, combos, and situational awareness.
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+5.0
Gaia Project
The game is complex and challenging, requiring skillful resource management, strategic planning, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
Geometry Dash SubZero
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress.
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+5.0
Live for Speed
The game demands skill mastery, with realistic physics and a steep learning curve requiring practice to improve driving…
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+5.0
Receiver
High skill ceiling with complex gun mechanics and challenging enemies requiring precise execution.
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+4.0
Ancestors Legacy
The game requires significant tactical skill, unit micro-management, and strategic thinking to succeed, especially in…
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+4.0
David.
The game is challenging, especially on hard mode, requiring skillful movement, aiming, and mastery of physics-based…
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+4.0
Defunct
High skill ceiling with challenging momentum-based controls and precision required for speedrunning and collectibles.
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+4.0
I am an Air Traffic Controller 4
The game challenges players with complex puzzles and requires skillful timing and multitasking to avoid collisions and…
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+4.0
KUNAI
Players feel effective with smooth controls and skill-based movement.
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+4.0
RKGK / Rakugaki
High skill ceiling with movement mastery, combo chaining, and challenging time trials requiring precision.
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+5.0
Company of Heroes 2
The game demands skillful micro and macro management, strategic thinking, and adaptation to opponents, with a steep…
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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
Krunker
High skill ceiling with advanced movement (bhopping, sliding) and aiming mechanics; players report mastering skills and…
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+5.0
Nioh: Complete Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful combat, stamina management, and mastery of…
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+5.0
The King of Fighters XIII
The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and deep understanding of mechanics, rewarding effective play and…
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+5.0
The Way of the Exploding Fist
The game requires mastering complex controls and timing, rewarding skillful execution and tactical play.
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