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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Growth
A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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+5.0
Legend of Grimrock 2
The game is challenging with complex puzzles, strategic combat, and character progression requiring skill and…
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+5.0
Siralim Ultimate
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, theorycrafting, and build optimization requiring deep understanding and…
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+5.0
Teeworlds
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics (grappling hook), aiming, and strategic play; players report…
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+5.0
The Local
High skill ceiling with challenging movement mechanics, speedrunning, and leaderboards provide strong feedback on…
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+5.0
Age of Empires IV: Anniversary Edition
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, unique civilizations, and strategic depth requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
Liftoff®: Micro Drones
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging flight mechanics that improve player piloting ability.
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+5.0
KILLBUG
High skill ceiling with complex movement and combat mechanics; players improve over time and receive clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Worldless
Combat is challenging and skill-based with timing, combos, and parrying requiring mastery; progression rewards skill…
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+5.0
Spirit Island
The game is highly challenging, requiring strategic thinking, planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
BETON BRUTAL
Game demands high skill mastery, precise jumps, and learning from failure; players feel effective as they improve and…
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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
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
Highly technical gameplay with precise inputs, timing-based defense, and complex combo systems requiring skill mastery.
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+5.0
Q-UP
High skill expression through optimization of complex skill trees and item synergies; players feel effective by…
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+5.0
Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines
The game is highly challenging, requiring deep logical thinking and skillful understanding of complex mechanics…
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+5.0
DCS World Steam Edition
High skill ceiling with complex flight models, requiring extensive learning, practice, and mastery of aircraft systems.
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+5.0
Lovely Planet
The game demands high skill, precision aiming, fast reflexes, and mastery of mechanics with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
The game offers complex flight mechanics, realistic aircraft systems, and skill-based challenges including instrument…
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+5.0
Project Hospital
The game offers complex challenges in hospital management and medical diagnosis requiring skill and learning.
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+5.0
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil, ballistics, and tactical team coordination required; players improve…
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+5.0
TrackMania² Stadium
High skill ceiling with precise driving mechanics, time attack challenges, and competitive multiplayer pushing players…
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+5.0
Retrocycles
Game has a very high skill ceiling with complex mechanics, precision, reaction speed, and strategic depth praised by…
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+5.0
STUNTBOOST
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics and leaderboard competition; players improve through mastering momentum…
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+5.0
The Conquest of Go
Strong focus on skill development through AI opponents of varying difficulty, detailed game reviews highlighting…
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+5.0
Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
The game demands high skill to master complex bullet patterns, resource management, and precise timing, with steep…
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