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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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+4.0
Iris and the Giant
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful deck and resource management, with a learning curve and…
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+4.0
Lofi Ping Pong
The game demands precise timing and rhythmic skill, with players overcoming challenging mechanics and receiving…
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+4.0
Lunavania
Game features challenging combat with bullet hell bosses requiring skillful dodging and build optimization; some…
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+4.0
No Plan B
The game requires skillful planning and execution, with a high learning curve and rewarding mastery of complex tactical…
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+4.0
Variables 2
The game offers challenging strategic and tactical decisions, especially at higher difficulties, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Volkolak: The Will of Gods
Combat requires skillful reading of enemy patterns, timing, and precise execution; bosses act as challenging skill…
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+4.0
Volley Court
The game offers challenging AI, skill-based mechanics, and requires mastering different volleyball roles and tactics.
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+4.0
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Game requires managing complex economic systems, supply chains, and city building with a significant learning curve and…
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+4.0
F1® Manager 2024
The game requires strategic thinking, managing multiple complex systems, and overcoming challenges like car development…
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+4.0
Rebel Inc: Escalation
The game is challenging, requiring strategic thinking and skillful management of multiple complex systems to succeed.
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+4.0
Squishy the Suicidal Pig
The game features challenging puzzles and platforming that require skill, precision, and problem-solving, with a high…
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+4.0
Blaster Master Zero 3
The game offers challenging boss fights and requires skillful use of weapons and counters, with difficulty ramping…
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+4.0
Dragon's Wake
Gameplay involves skillful platforming, mastering flight controls, and challenging boss fights.
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+4.0
Drums Rock
Game offers skill challenges with increasing difficulty, boss battles, and precise timing mechanics that reward mastery…
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+4.0
Escape Memoirs: Mansion Heist
Puzzles are challenging and require logical thinking and problem solving, providing a strong sense of mastery when…
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+4.0
Gone Rogue
Game requires skillful stealth, timing, and strategic use of tools; progression and skill trees reward mastery.
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+4.0
HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses and combat; players improve through learning patterns and upgrades
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+4.0
Lorn's Lure
The game demands precise platforming and mastery of complex movement mechanics, with a high skill ceiling especially in…
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+4.0
Lost in Random: The Eternal Die
Combat is described as fast, fluid, and challenging with skill-based dodging and timing; players receive feedback and…
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+4.0
Midnight Hoops
The game demands skillful timing and precision in shooting, with a challenging boss fight and rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Mystic Vale
The game offers mental challenge through strategic deck crafting and managing multiple resources, with AI difficulty…
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+4.0
Osmos
The game offers challenging physics-based puzzles and requires skillful maneuvering and strategic planning, especially…
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+4.0
Pirate's Gambit
The game offers a steep learning curve with complex card and dice synergies, rewarding skillful play and strategic…
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+4.0
Power Fantasy
The game offers challenging runs, skill-based dodging, and requires strategic upgrade choices, with feedback on…
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