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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
Star Drift Evolution
High skill ceiling with challenging drifting physics, leaderboard competition, and mastery of different cars and…
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+5.0
Dominions 4: Thrones of Ascension
The game has a steep learning curve with complex mechanics, requiring skillful planning and mastery to succeed.
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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
Disgaea 5 Complete
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic combat, and deep character/item progression systems.
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+5.0
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
The game requires mastering difficult and precise mouse control, with a high skill ceiling and constant feedback on…
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+5.0
Rollerdrome
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics, mastery of controls, and rewarding player improvement.
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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
64.0
The game is highly skill-based, requiring fast reflexes, hand-eye coordination, and pattern memorization with…
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+5.0
Lingo 2
The game offers challenging puzzles requiring skillful rule discovery, lateral thinking, and problem solving with…
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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
Sora
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell gameplay, requiring mastery of dash, heat management, and attack timing.
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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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+5.0
Graphwar
High skill ceiling requiring mathematical knowledge and precision to succeed; players feel effective when mastering…
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+5.0
Toki Tori
The game is challenging with complex puzzles that require skillful problem solving and logical thinking, rewarding…
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+5.0
Osu!
The game has a very high skill ceiling requiring precise timing, aiming, and reflexes, with constant feedback on…
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+5.0
Settlement Survival
The game offers deep micromanagement, complex logistics, and a challenging tech tree that rewards skillful planning and…
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+5.0
Slapshot: Rebound
Steep learning curve with a very high skill ceiling; players actively improve and receive feedback on performance.
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+5.0
The Witness
The game demands high skill in observation, logic, and puzzle solving with a steep learning curve and complex…
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+5.0
A Difficult Game About Climbing
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring mastery, precision, and learning from failure.
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+5.0
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring tactical skill in turn-based combat and strategic empire…
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+5.0
Ascend From Nine Mountains
The game offers deep skill-based systems in combat and crafting, requiring optimization, theorycrafting, and mastery to…
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
High skill ceiling with realistic flight models, challenging AI, and complex controls requiring mastery.
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+5.0
MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skillful programming and optimization; leaderboards provide feedback on…
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