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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.
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+5.0
Blaston
High skill ceiling with ranking system, challenging opponents, and mastery of dodging, aiming, and weapon combos.
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+5.0
Geometry Wars™ 3: Dimensions Evolved
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill, reflexes, and mastery to progress and achieve high…
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+5.0
Stationeers
Highly challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, engineering, programming, and problem solving.
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+5.0
Automobilista
Highly realistic physics and force feedback provide challenging and skillful driving experiences; AI is competitive and…
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+5.0
Chippy
The game is highly challenging with skill-based bullet hell mechanics, requiring mastery of patterns and precise…
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+5.0
Legion TD 2 - Multiplayer Tower Defense
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, unit synergies, positioning, and economic management; players report learning…
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+5.0
Team Fortress Classic
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as grenade usage, rocket jumping, class mastery, and strategic team…
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+5.0
Absolute Drift
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting mechanics; players report satisfaction mastering controls and improving…
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+5.0
Rollout Inline
High skill ceiling with challenging controls and mechanics; mastering tricks requires practice and precision.
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+5.0
Star Drift Evolution
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting physics, leaderboard competition, and mastery of different cars and…
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+5.0
Arcade Moonlander
The game requires mastering precise controls, physics-based navigation, and skillful landings, with increasing…
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+5.0
Danmaku Unlimited 2
The game features challenging bullet patterns, skill-based dodging, and a rewarding scoring system that improves player…
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+5.0
Hmmsim Metro
High skill and knowledge required to operate complex train systems realistically, with precise braking, signaling, and…
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+5.0
Warfork
Very high skill ceiling with challenging mechanics and competitive gameplay requiring mastery of movement and aiming.
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+5.0
Tactical Nexus
Game demands high skill in planning, optimization, and problem solving with deterministic outcomes and complex puzzles.
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+5.0
Train Valley 2
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful planning, timing, and multitasking with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
64.0
The game is highly skill-based, requiring fast reflexes, hand-eye coordination, and pattern memorization with…
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+5.0
BIT.TRIP RUNNER
High skill requirement with precise timing, challenging levels, and punishing restart mechanics demand mastery and…
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+5.0
Chess Evolved Online
The game demands high skill in tactical thinking, army building, and adapting to complex piece abilities; players…
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+5.0
Flight Of Nova
The game demands mastering complex flight physics, orbital rendezvous, and precision landings, providing strong skill…
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+5.0
Intrusion 2
High difficulty with challenging bosses and skill-based combat that rewards mastery and pattern recognition.
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+5.0
Puzzle Dimension
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skill, spatial reasoning, and problem solving, with increasing…
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+5.0
RealFlight Evolution
The game offers realistic physics and challenging flight maneuvers that improve player skill and provide clear feedback…
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+5.0
3D Aim Trainer
The game provides skill challenges, progress tracking, and feedback, helping players improve aiming skills and see…
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