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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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+5.0
Treasure 'n Trio
The game features challenging puzzles requiring skillful use of character abilities and strategic thinking, with…
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+5.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
The game is described as mechanically deep and complex with skill-based mechanics, parries, combos, and strategic…
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+5.0
Invisible, Inc.
High skill ceiling with complex tactical planning, precise execution, and learning from mistakes.
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+5.0
Nidhogg
High skill ceiling with precise timing, reflexes, and strategic mind games required to master combat.
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+5.0
Cogmind
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, tactical combat, and strategic decision making.
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+5.0
Paquerette Down the Bunburrows
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, logical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
VIVIDLOPE
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging levels, requiring mastery of mechanics, enemy patterns, and…
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+5.0
Zoombinis
The game provides challenging logic puzzles that increase in difficulty, requiring skill and problem solving.
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+5.0
Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles
The game offers deep strategic complexity, requiring skillful management of dice rolls, health resources, and…
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+5.0
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
High skill and logical reasoning required; puzzles are challenging and require mastery of complex rules and patterns.
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+5.0
A=B
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and optimization.
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+5.0
EXAPUNKS
The game challenges players with complex programming puzzles requiring skill, optimization, and problem-solving…
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+5.0
Recursed
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful reasoning, planning, and execution to solve intricate puzzles.
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+5.0
Tekken 6
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling rewarding mastery and practice.
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+5.0
Valorant
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, recoil control, map knowledge, and ability usage; players report rewarding…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; players improve through mastering maps, operators, and team coordination.
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+5.0
Captain of Industry
The game offers complex challenges requiring skillful management of resources, production chains, and logistics with…
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+5.0
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful timing, strategic planning, and mastery of hotkeys; players receive…
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The game rewards skillful play, offers deep mechanics, and provides extensive tutorials and training modes to improve…
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+5.0
Skullgirls 2nd Encore
The game features a steep learning curve, detailed tutorials, and requires skillful execution and strategy to master…
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+5.0
SpaceChem
The game demands high skill in logic, programming-like puzzle solving, and optimization with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Wargame: Red Dragon
High skill ceiling with complex unit management, logistics, and tactical decision-making; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction…
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+5.0
RAM: Random Access Mayhem
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging combat, and rewarding mastery of multiple bots.
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