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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
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic depth, and challenging AI and multiplayer.
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+5.0
Kerbal Space Program
High skill and learning curve; players must master orbital mechanics and rocket design to succeed.
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+5.0
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of parrying, timing, and mechanics; players report strong…
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+5.0
ULTRAKILL
High skill ceiling with challenging gameplay, rewarding mastery of mechanics, combos, and precise timing; players feel…
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+5.0
ELDEN RING
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of combat mechanics and boss patterns; player…
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+5.0
Hades II
The game offers challenging combat requiring skill, timing, and strategy, with rewarding feedback and a high skill…
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+5.0
Baba Is You
The game demands overcoming complex, novel puzzles with clever solutions, providing strong feedback on player skill and…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Game demands high skill, learning enemy patterns, and mastering combat mechanics with clear feedback on player…
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+5.0
The Binding of Isaac
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, learning enemy patterns, and mastering item synergies to progress.
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+5.0
Geometry Dash
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise timing and practice; mastery is rewarding.
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+5.0
Enter the Gungeon
The game is highly skill-based with challenging bullet hell combat and boss patterns requiring mastery and learning.
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+5.0
Rhythm Doctor
The game is challenging with complex rhythms and mechanics that require skill mastery and precise timing, rewarding…
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+5.0
Aimlabs
Strong focus on skill improvement with detailed feedback, progress tracking, and challenging drills.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
The game offers deep tactical challenges, complex unit management, and iterative problem-solving with clear feedback…
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+5.0
Assetto Corsa
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging driving mechanics requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
Counter-Strike 2
Game demands high skill, precision aiming, and strategic thinking; players experience clear performance feedback.
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+5.0
Super Hexagon
The game demands high skill, fast reflexes, and mastery of complex patterns, with clear feedback on success or failure.
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+5.0
Beat Saber
The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging maps, leaderboards, and skill improvement over time, providing…
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+5.0
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
High skill ceiling with complex economy management, unit micro, and strategic planning required to succeed.
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+5.0
A Dance of Fire and Ice
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery with a steep learning curve and challenging levels requiring…
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+5.0
My Summer Car
The game demands high skill and knowledge to successfully build and maintain the car, with frequent technical…
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+5.0
Gran Turismo 5
The game emphasizes mastering realistic driving physics, license tests, and challenging events requiring skill and…
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+5.0
UFC Undisputed 3
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics requiring skill mastery, timing, and strategic…
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+5.0
Crypt of the NecroDancer
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards skillful play, pattern recognition, and mastery of rhythm-based…
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