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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
SPY-der PIG
The game is described as difficult with a steep learning curve, rewarding skill improvement and mastery of…
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+5.0
Tekken 6
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling rewarding mastery and practice.
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+5.0
Valorant
High skill ceiling with precise gunplay, recoil control, map knowledge, and ability usage; players report rewarding…
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+5.0
東方眠世界 ~ Wonderful Waking World
The game demands skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and precise execution, with challenging bullet patterns and a…
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+5.0
Bleed
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who overcome…
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+5.0
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful timing, strategic planning, and mastery of hotkeys; players receive…
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+5.0
Green Hell
The game is very challenging with a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex survival mechanics.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The game rewards skillful play, offers deep mechanics, and provides extensive tutorials and training modes to improve…
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+5.0
LUFTRAUSERS
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful maneuvering and mastery of controls to survive…
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+5.0
SYNTHETIK: Arena
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics like manual reload, weapon jamming, and tactical combat requiring…
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+5.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
High skill ceiling with complex combos, execution-heavy gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players report steep learning…
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+5.0
Wargame: Red Dragon
High skill ceiling with complex unit management, logistics, and tactical decision-making; steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Bloodthief
High skill ceiling with challenging movement and combat; players improve times and master mechanics.
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+5.0
FOOTSIES Rollback Edition
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering fundamentals like spacing, hit confirms, whiff punishing, and reaction…
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+5.0
RAM: Random Access Mayhem
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, challenging combat, and rewarding mastery of multiple bots.
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, steep learning curve, and rewarding mastery of tactics and shooting.
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+5.0
click to ten
The game is described as extremely challenging, requiring skill, focus, and perseverance to progress.
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+5.0
Descent
High skill ceiling with complex controls, challenging AI, and difficult levels requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Duelists of Eden
High skill ceiling and complex mechanics with strategic deckbuilding and fast-paced combat challenge players to improve…
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+5.0
The Local
High skill ceiling with challenging movement mechanics, speedrunning, and leaderboards provide strong feedback on…
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+5.0
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
The game is a demanding test of skill and endurance, requiring precise and sustained mouse control with increasing…
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+5.0
Battlerite
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mechanical skill, aiming, positioning, and reaction time.
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+5.0
Mini-Dead
The game is a challenging boss rush that tests player skill, pattern recognition, and reflexes with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Rubinite
The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and pattern recognition to succeed, with rewarding feedback on…
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