Find your kind of game
Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
Explore another motivation
Competence + Thrill
A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Competence affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+5.0
NoLimits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation
High skill ceiling with complex coaster physics and design challenges; steep learning curve emphasized.
-
+5.0
Soldat
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics, weapon mastery, and competitive multiplayer; players report…
-
+5.0
Star of Providence
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell mechanics, demanding mastery of dodging and boss patterns; player skill…
-
+5.0
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
High skill ceiling with realistic boxing mechanics and AI difficulty scaling that challenges player ability and…
-
+5.0
Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
The game is extremely challenging, requiring mastery of complex bullet patterns and precise skills, with frequent…
-
+5.0
Trackmania United Forever
High skill ceiling with precise driving mechanics and leaderboard competition emphasizing player skill.
-
+5.0
Barony
High skill and knowledge required to master mechanics, identify items, manage resources, and survive difficult…
-
+5.0
Geometry Dash SubZero
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress.
-
+5.0
Live for Speed
The game demands skill mastery, with realistic physics and a steep learning curve requiring practice to improve driving…
-
+5.0
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex combo systems, strategic character switching, and mastery rewarded; training mode…
-
+5.0
One Step From Eden
The game is very challenging, requiring skillful dodging, pattern recognition, and strategic deck management.
-
+5.0
Cyber Hook
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precision, and improving times with clear feedback and leaderboards.
-
+5.0
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling praised by experienced players.
-
+5.0
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
The game is highly skill-based with precise controls and a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery and persistence.
-
+5.0
Haste
High skill ceiling with challenging speed-based platforming, precise landings, and boss fights requiring mastery.
-
+5.0
HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging missions, precise aiming, strategic use of equipment, and friendly fire requiring…
-
+5.0
ULTIMATE MARVEL VS. CAPCOM 3
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution difficulty, and rewarding mastery; players report significant…
-
+5.0
BLUE REVOLVER
The game demands skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and mastery of scoring mechanics; players receive clear…
-
+5.0
Card Survival: Tropical Island
The game is challenging and requires skillful management of complex survival systems, rewarding mastery and strategic…
-
+5.0
Company of Heroes - Legacy Edition
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as cover usage, unit veterancy, and tactical positioning requiring…
-
+5.0
Kill The Crows
High skill ceiling with one-hit kills requiring precise aiming, timing, and mastery of mechanics; players improve…
-
+5.0
Last Command
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring skill, pattern recognition, and mastery of unique mechanics, with a…
-
+5.0
The End Is Nigh
The game demands precise platforming skills, tight controls, and overcoming difficult challenges with immediate…
-
+5.0
Turbo Overkill
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, challenging combat requiring precise movement and weapon mastery.
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of competence, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.