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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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+4.0
Qvadriga
Game requires skillful management of horses, chariots, and drivers, with tactical choices impacting race outcomes.
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+4.0
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller
Challenging puzzles and progressive mechanics provide skill tests and feedback, requiring logical thinking and problem…
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+4.0
DED
The game is challenging especially on Hardcore mode, requiring skillful timing, aiming, and strategic decision-making…
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+4.0
Epigenesis
High skill ceiling with challenging jumping mechanics, aiming, and team coordination; learning curve noted as steep but…
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+4.0
NINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful execution, timing, and mastery of combos, with feedback on…
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+4.0
Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL
Game demands precision, timing, and skillful parkour; players feel rewarded by mastering difficult jumps.
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+4.0
OUTBRK
Game requires skill in interpreting radar, driving, and positioning to successfully chase tornadoes.
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+4.0
Soviet Jump Game
Requires skillful platforming, timing jumps, and mastering power-ups; players report satisfying combat and skill-based…
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+4.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas
The game is challenging with high skill demands, especially on harder difficulties, requiring tactical planning and…
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+4.0
Turbo Golf Racing
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision, speed, and mastering controls; players report satisfying mastery and…
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+4.0
Avalanche 2: Super Avalanche
The game requires skillful platforming, reflexes, and mastery of power-ups; players receive feedback through…
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+4.0
Crisis Brigade 2 reloaded
Game is challenging, requiring skillful aiming, timing, and learning enemy patterns; players report satisfaction from…
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+4.0
EVE Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, long skill training times, and meaningful progression.
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+4.0
Still Life
The game features challenging and logical puzzles that require skill and thought, providing rewarding problem-solving…
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+4.0
Battlefield™ V
The game offers challenging gunplay, skill-based shooting, and tactical teamwork, with achievements requiring mastery…
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+4.0
Echoes of the Living
The game challenges players with puzzles, combat requiring skillful aiming and resource management, and overcoming boss…
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+4.0
Into the Radius 2
Challenging combat with intelligent enemies, weapon maintenance, and preparation mechanics provide skill-based gameplay.
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+4.0
Monday Night Combat
The game requires skillful aiming, strategic turret placement, and team coordination; players receive feedback through…
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+4.0
Road Rash
The game offers a challenging skill curve with demanding controls, combat timing, and track memorization, rewarding…
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+4.0
STAR WARS: Galactic Racer™
Racing requires skillful control, managing two boost types, and learning tracks; AI is challenging and punishing but…
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+4.0
Last Group Out
Game offers challenging AI, skill-based combat, weapon mastery, and progression systems that reward player…
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+4.0
Strike Suit Infinity
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve and requires skillful aiming, dodging, and strategic fleet…
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+4.0
5.0
Game demands precise timing, reflexes, and mastery of levels under strict 5-second limit, rewarding skill improvement.
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+4.0
Blackout Z: Slaughterhouse Edition
Game requires skillful dodging, aiming, and resource management; players improve with practice and face challenging…
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