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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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+4.0
Windblown
Combat is challenging but fair; requires skillful dodging and timing; players report feeling rewarded for mastering…
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+5.0
Wizardry 8
High skill ceiling with complex character builds, tactical turn-based combat, and strategic positioning requiring…
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+4.0
Worbital
The game challenges players with aiming using orbital physics, strategic weapon use, and managing multiple tasks…
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+4.0
You Have 10 Seconds
The game is challenging and requires skillful platforming and quick reflexes, with players receiving immediate feedback…
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+5.0
Clone Hero
The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging note charts, precision timing, and score chasing that rewards…
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+4.0
911 Operator
Game challenges players to manage limited resources, make quick decisions, and handle complex emergencies, providing…
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+5.0
Archean
Highly challenging engineering, physics, and programming tasks requiring skill and problem solving.
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+4.0
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 3
High skill ceiling with fast-paced combat, scoring systems, and challenging boss fights requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Battle Brothers
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, character development, and resource management requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Blazing Aries
Challenging combat with skill-based combos, parrying, and boss patterns requiring mastery and learning.
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+4.0
Bomber Crew
Game is challenging with a learning curve and requires skillful multitasking and crew management to succeed.
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+4.0
Bounty of One
Game offers skill-based challenges with unique mechanics like shooting only when stationary and dodging, plus a…
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+4.0
Calculate It
The game challenges players with limited button uses and complex calculations, requiring skillful mental math and…
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+4.0
Cheese Game
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skillful dodging and timing, with hitless achievements and difficulty…
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+4.0
[Chilla's Art] The Closing Shift | 閉店事件
Players engage in mastering coffee-making mechanics and serving customers accurately, which requires skill and learning.
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+4.0
Cogs
Challenging puzzles with increasing difficulty and skill tests in timing and move efficiency.
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+4.0
Colt Canyon
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, requiring mastery of gunplay, stealth, and resource management.
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+5.0
Dark Deception
Game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players must master mechanics, timing, and strategies to overcome…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ II
High skill requirement with challenging combat, boss fights, and learning enemy patterns.
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+5.0
DDNet
The game features a very high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of complex mechanics like hooking and hammer flying…
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+4.0
Deadshot
Games require skillful aiming, reflexes, and strategic positioning; progression systems reward mastery and improvement.
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+5.0
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
High difficulty and challenging AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive clear feedback on success…
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+4.0
Diary of Lucie
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell dodging, stamina management, and precise inputs rewarded.
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+4.0
Dimhaven - The Lost Source
Puzzles are challenging, require logic, math, and critical thinking, with a good balance of difficulty and rewarding…
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