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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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+4.0
Project Winter
Requires skillful survival, combat, deception, and strategic communication; learning curve noted.
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+4.0
RISK: Global Domination
The game requires strategic thinking, planning, and skillful execution; players report mental challenge and skill…
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+4.0
SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and tactical gameplay requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
World of Tanks
High skill ceiling with tactical positioning, map knowledge, and tank mastery; steep learning curve emphasized in…
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+4.0
Aotenjo: Infinite Hands
Game involves mastering complex mahjong patterns, strategic use of items, and overcoming challenging bosses, providing…
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+4.0
Banquet for Fools
The game features challenging combat with a learning curve, requiring skillful party management and tactical…
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+4.0
Broken Universe - Tower Defense
The game offers challenging difficulty with complex mechanics, requiring skillful planning and adaptation to succeed.
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+4.0
Disciples II: Rise of the Elves
The game challenges players with tactical combat, character progression, and resource management requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Dominion
Challenging AI and strategic depth provide skill-based gameplay and learning opportunities.
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+4.0
King Arthur's Gold
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, building, and teamwork mechanics; players report a steep learning curve and…
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+4.0
Mini Healer
The game offers challenging boss mechanics, skill trees, and progression that require skillful play and mastery.
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+4.0
Ozymandias: Bronze Age Empire Sim
Game offers challenging AI and strategic depth requiring skillful resource management and tactical decisions; players…
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+4.0
PEG
Progressively challenging puzzles require skillful planning and foresight; feedback through success or failure.
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+4.0
Syrian Warfare
Game is challenging with realistic mechanics requiring skillful tactics, resource management, and micromanagement.
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+4.0
Those Who Rule
Challenging tactical combat requiring skillful positioning, class synergy, and resource management; rewarding mastery…
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+4.0
Wireworks
High skill ceiling with complex build crafting and optimization; beating higher difficulties requires strategic…
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+4.0
Astronarch
Game rewards skillful planning, strategic thinking, and mastery of synergies; players overcome challenging encounters…
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+4.0
Avernum 2: Crystal Souls
The game offers challenging turn-based tactical combat with skill trees and character development requiring strategic…
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+4.0
Codename: Panzers, Phase Two
Game offers challenging missions with tactical depth and difficulty scaling; players report skillful play and strategic…
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+4.0
Crush the Industry
The game offers skillful deckbuilding, strategic combat, and resource management with a learning curve and challenge…
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+4.0
Farlanders
Game challenges players with complex resource management, puzzle-like terraforming, and strategic planning.
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+4.0
Kingsvein
Combat is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring strategic positioning, ability synergy, and environmental…
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+4.0
Mainframe Defenders
Game offers tactical challenges, requiring strategic thinking, positioning, and synergy to overcome increasing…
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+4.0
Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale
The game is challenging and strategic, requiring careful planning and skillful play to overcome complex puzzles and…
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