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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
Reflex Arena
The game demands high skill, has a steep learning curve, and rewards mastery of complex movement and aiming mechanics.
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+5.0
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
The game is challenging with complex combat, boss fights requiring skill and pattern learning, and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
VRC PRO
The game demands skillful driving, precise control, and mastery of complex tuning parameters, with feedback through…
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+5.0
Wild Guns Reloaded
The game demands skillful aiming, dodging, and pattern memorization; players receive clear feedback and are rewarded…
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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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+5.0
Fortune Summoners
The game demands mastering complex combos, timing, and strategic combat against intelligent AI, providing a strong…
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+5.0
Martial Arts Brutality
The game requires skillful mouse or touch input for attacks and blocks, strategic deck building, and mastering complex…
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+5.0
Still There
The game features challenging, technical puzzles requiring skill, logical thinking, and understanding of manuals.
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+5.0
The Wonderful 101: Remastered
The game has a high skill ceiling with deep combat mechanics, rewarding mastery, combo execution, and strategic use of…
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+5.0
Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop
The game emphasizes skill acquisition, learning complex modules, and mastering repairs with increasing difficulty and…
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+5.0
You Suck at Parking® - Complete Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging levels, precision driving, and leaderboard competition requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Don Bradman Cricket 14
High skill ceiling with challenging controls for batting and bowling; rewarding mastery and realistic gameplay.
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+5.0
R-Type Dimensions EX
The game demands high skill mastery, pattern memorization, and precise execution; difficulty is punishing and requires…
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+5.0
IOSoccer
Steep learning curve and high skill ceiling; players feel rewarded by mastering complex controls and gameplay mechanics.
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+5.0
10 Second Ninja
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of controls to achieve top times and 3-star ratings, providing…
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+5.0
MotoGP™24
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, challenging AI, and detailed bike handling requiring precision and mastery.
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+5.0
Nioh: Complete Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful combat, stamina management, and mastery of…
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+5.0
TETRIS® THE GRAND MASTER 4 -ABSOLUTE EYE-
Game is highly skill-demanding with challenging modes like Master and Asuka, requiring fast stacking, precise…
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+5.0
12 bananas
The game is highly challenging, demanding precision and skill, with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
High skill ceiling with complex combat mechanics, combos, counters, and a steep learning curve requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Tomb Raider III (1998)
High difficulty with challenging puzzles, precise platforming, and complex level design requiring skill and mastery of…
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+5.0
BLACKHOLE
Game is highly challenging, requiring precision platforming and puzzle solving, with frequent feedback through deaths…
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+5.0
Space Invaders Extreme
The game rewards skillful play with complex scoring, pattern recognition, and precise timing, offering a high skill…
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+5.0
Tin Can
High skill and learning curve; players improve by mastering complex system troubleshooting and fast decision-making.
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