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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 thrill in the same game.
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+5.0
Rain World
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics and survival challenges requiring mastery and learning.
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+5.0
Metroid Dread
The game is challenging with demanding boss fights and precise combat mechanics that reward mastery and skill.
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+5.0
Assetto Corsa Competizione
Steep learning curve with realistic physics and tire models, rewarding skill development and mastery.
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+5.0
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
High skill ceiling with realistic ballistics, aiming mechanics, and tactical team play; players improve through…
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+5.0
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
The game is challenging with skill-based bullet hell boss fights requiring pattern memorization, stamina management…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, learning boss patterns, and rewarding player improvement and…
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR XX ACCENT CORE PLUS R
High skill ceiling with technical combos, execution challenges, and rewarding mastery; players report learning curves…
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+5.0
No More Room in Hell
High skill requirement due to realistic combat mechanics, limited ammo, stamina management, and infection system.
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+5.0
Risk of Rain (2013)
High skill ceiling with challenging gameplay, requiring mastery of character abilities, timing, and strategic item use.
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+5.0
Nine Sols
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of timing-based parrying and combat mechanics…
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+5.0
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
High skill ceiling with challenging enemy hordes requiring strategic prioritization, aiming, and movement mastery.
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+5.0
StarVaders
The game offers deep strategic challenges, complex combos, and skillful positioning with clear feedback rewarding…
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+5.0
Call of Duty: Mobile
The game rewards skillful play with tight gunplay mechanics, strategic positioning, and visible progression through…
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+5.0
of the Devil
The game challenges players with logical puzzles, evidence analysis, and strategic courtroom gameplay, providing strong…
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+5.0
River Raid
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precise navigation, and fuel management with a steep learning curve and escalating…
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+5.0
Teamfight Tactics
High skill ceiling with complex economy management, positioning, counter-picking, and adapting to RNG; mastery is…
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+5.0
DEADBOLT
High skill requirement with one-hit deaths, demanding precise aiming, timing, and strategic planning; players improve…
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+5.0
Lies of P
The game demands skillful combat including parrying, dodging, and learning boss patterns, with satisfying feedback and…
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+5.0
TrackMania Nations Forever
High skill ceiling with challenging tracks, time trials, and competitive multiplayer requiring precision and mastery.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution demands, and rewarding mastery; players feel effective as they…
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+5.0
Long Live The Queen
The game requires mastering many skills and strategic planning to survive; failure leads to death and replay.
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+5.0
One Finger Death Punch 2
The game requires precise timing, reflexes, and skill mastery with increasing difficulty and complex enemy patterns.
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+5.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
High skill ceiling with complex combos, precise timing, and a steep learning curve requiring practice and mastery.
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+5.0
Touhou Fuujinroku ~ Mountain of Faith.
The game is skill-based with challenging bullet patterns, requiring memorization and precise dodging; players report…
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