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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
Stealth Bastard Deluxe
The game demands high skill in timing, precision platforming, and puzzle solving, with a strong emphasis on mastering…
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+5.0
Bloodline Champions
The game is highly skill-based with no RNG, requiring mastery of complex mechanics and precise execution.
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+5.0
Sky Knights
Game rewards skillful flying, strategic decisions, and mastery of maneuvers with clear performance feedback.
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+5.0
This is a Ghost
High skill ceiling with challenging ghost behaviors, complex evidence gathering, and punishing difficulty requiring…
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+5.0
Pitfall!
High skill requirement with challenging timing, precise jumps, and memorization of routes; players learn from mistakes…
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+5.0
Angvik
The game is described as very challenging and unforgiving, requiring skillful platforming, timing, and mastery of…
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+5.0
First Cut: Samurai Duel
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, rewarding mastery of timing, spacing, and combat mechanics; players…
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+5.0
Full Ace Tennis Simulator
The game has a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex controls and timing, rewarding skill and practice.
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+5.0
Pih 2
High skill ceiling with one-hit-kill mechanics requiring mastery of enemy patterns, level knowledge, and precise…
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+5.0
Warstride Challenges
High skill ceiling with precise aiming, movement mastery, and route optimization required for top performance.
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+5.0
Action Henk
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring mastery of momentum, timing, and mechanics; strong feedback via…
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+5.0
Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring note-taking, research, and logical deduction, rewarding…
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+5.0
Subspace Continuum
High skill ceiling with complex controls and mechanics; players report rewarding mastery and challenging gameplay.
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+5.0
Eryi's Action
High skill and memorization required to overcome unpredictable traps and complex boss fights, with feedback through…
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+5.0
iRacing
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and a strong emphasis on safe, effective driving and continuous improvement.
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+5.0
RUMBLE
High skill ceiling with challenging gesture-based combat requiring practice and mastery; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
Ziggurat
The game is challenging, rewarding skillful play, requiring precise aiming, dodging, and strategic use of weapons and…
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+5.0
Flat Heroes
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring precise timing, reflexes, and strategy to overcome…
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+5.0
Nex Machina
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering enemy patterns, dodging, and scoring; players improve through practice…
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+5.0
QuiVr
High skill ceiling with realistic bow mechanics, aiming, and strategic defense; players improve aiming and tactics over…
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+5.0
Redout: Enhanced Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, difficult tracks, and nuanced controls requiring mastery of strafing and…
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+5.0
The Black Watchmen
The game requires solving complex puzzles, cryptography, research, and critical thinking with challenging and varied…
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+5.0
Curse of the Dead Gods
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of dodging, parrying, stamina management, and enemy…
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+5.0
MORDHAU
Steep learning curve with high skill ceiling; mastery of complex combat mechanics is rewarding.
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