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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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Zexion
The game is highly challenging with complex boss fights and demanding combat mechanics, requiring skill mastery and…
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+5.0
Empires Mod
High skill ceiling with complex RTS and FPS mechanics, demanding teamwork and individual skill.
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+5.0
RACE 07
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, challenging AI, and detailed car handling requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
ShootMania Storm
The game demands high skill, precision aiming, advanced movement techniques, and mastery over unique mechanics, with a…
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+5.0
Sunblaze
High skill ceiling with precise controls, challenging levels, and rewarding mastery; thousands of deaths reported…
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+5.0
Circuit Superstars
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, nuanced driving physics, and rewarding mastery of racing lines and car handling.
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+5.0
Pogostuck: Rage With Your Friends
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring mastery and precision; players receive clear feedback on…
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+5.0
Prismata
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring deep strategic thinking and mastery; players receive clear…
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+5.0
Ballex
The game demands high precision, skill, and mastery of physics-based controls, with challenging levels and leaderboards.
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+5.0
Command: Modern Operations
The game demands high skill and knowledge of military systems, tactics, and complex UI, rewarding mastery and strategic…
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+5.0
Inertial Drift
The game demands mastering complex drifting mechanics per car, with a high skill ceiling and rewarding progression…
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+5.0
Reflex Arena
The game demands high skill, has a steep learning curve, and rewards mastery of complex movement and aiming mechanics.
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+5.0
Valdis Story: Abyssal City
The game is challenging with complex combat, boss fights requiring skill and pattern learning, and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
VRC PRO
The game demands skillful driving, precise control, and mastery of complex tuning parameters, with feedback through…
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+5.0
Wildfrost
The game is challenging and punishing, rewarding skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
Wrench
The game demands skillful, precise actions such as torqueing bolts correctly and complex assembly, with clear feedback.
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+5.0
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
Steep learning curve and complex mechanics require skillful play, tactical positioning, and mastery of mech…
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+5.0
Blazing Aries
Challenging combat with skill-based combos, parrying, and boss patterns requiring mastery and learning.
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+5.0
Kreedz Climbing
High skill ceiling with challenging movement mechanics requiring dexterity and practice; players report long learning…
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+5.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
High skill ceiling with realistic flight physics, complex controls, and challenges; players report learning and…
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+5.0
Remnants of Naezith
The game is skill-based with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of complex mechanics and precision to improve…
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+5.0
Rift Wizard 3
The game is challenging and demands skillful play, strategic planning, and learning from failures to progress.
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+5.0
The Wonderful 101: Remastered
The game has a high skill ceiling with deep combat mechanics, rewarding mastery, combo execution, and strategic use of…
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+5.0
Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop
The game emphasizes skill acquisition, learning complex modules, and mastering repairs with increasing difficulty and…
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