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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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OMSI 2: Steam Edition
High skill ceiling with detailed vehicle controls, realistic physics, and challenging AI traffic requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Soulestination
The game demands high skill in strategic resource management, puzzle-solving boss fights, and optimization of routes…
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+5.0
The First Berserker: Khazan
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses, precise timing for parrying and dodging, rewarding mastery and progression…
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+5.0
Beetleball
High skill ceiling with momentum-based movement, class mastery, and technical gameplay; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
GearBlocks
The game has a steep learning curve and requires skill and mechanical knowledge to master building and engineering…
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+5.0
GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, driving school tutorials, and challenging AI requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Riven (1997)
The game challenges players with complex, multi-layered puzzles requiring observation, note-taking, and logical…
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+5.0
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
High difficulty with no checkpoints demands skill mastery and learning from failure, providing strong feedback on…
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+5.0
THE LAST BLADE 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like parrying (Repel), timing, spacing, and strategic play; steep learning…
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+5.0
ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
High skill and knowledge required to operate complex German train safety systems and signaling; steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Dustforce DX
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics and precise execution, rewarding skill and improvement.
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+5.0
Magicite
High difficulty with skill-based combat, mastery of movement and crafting, and learning through repeated runs emphasize…
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+5.0
UBOAT
The game requires mastering complex skills such as torpedo targeting calculations, crew management, damage control, and…
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+5.0
Cold Waters
High skill ceiling with complex sonar use, torpedo evasion, and tactical planning; steep learning curve noted by many…
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+5.0
Cypher
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skill, learning, and problem solving; strong feedback through puzzle solving
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+5.0
GearCity
High skill and knowledge required to master complex economic simulation, vehicle design, and company management
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+5.0
MaSzyna
Steep learning curve with complex, realistic simulation mechanics demanding skill and knowledge to master.
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+5.0
Wizardry 8
High skill ceiling with complex character builds, tactical turn-based combat, and strategic positioning requiring…
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+5.0
Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
The games are challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful management of party, spells, and…
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+5.0
This is a Ghost
High skill ceiling with challenging ghost behaviors, complex evidence gathering, and punishing difficulty requiring…
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+5.0
UnderRail
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, complex character building, and tactical gameplay requiring mastery.
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+5.0
WazHack
High difficulty with skill-based tactical combat, learning item effects, and strategic planning; players improve…
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+5.0
Mechabellum
High skill ceiling with deep strategy, counterplay, and tactical mastery required; players report rewarding learning…
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+5.0
Puck
High skill floor and ceiling with challenging mechanics; players improve through practice and receive satisfying…
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