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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
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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
FTL: Faster Than Light
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful micro-management and strategic planning to succeed.
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+5.0
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
The game features challenging combat requiring skillful parrying, timing, and mastery of mechanics, especially on…
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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
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
Mega Man 2
The game demands precision, skillful platforming, learning enemy patterns, and mastering weapon use with clear feedback.
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+5.0
SWAT 4
The game demands high skill in tactical planning, squad management, and precise execution, with dynamic AI 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
Mindustry
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful management of resources, defense, and RTS…
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+5.0
Super Meat Boy
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise control, timing, and mastery; players receive immediate…
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+5.0
Insurgency
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical positioning, and team coordination; deaths are quick and…
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+5.0
Desperados III
High skill ceiling with challenging puzzles, timing, and coordination requiring mastery and rewarding player skill.
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+5.0
Downwell
High skill ceiling with tight controls and challenging gameplay requiring mastery of combos and movement.
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+5.0
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
High difficulty requiring precise skill, planning, and fast reactions; players repeatedly retry levels to master them.
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+5.0
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Game requires skillful communication, quick thinking, and puzzle solving under time pressure with clear feedback on…
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+5.0
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex multi-dimensional chess mechanics, with players…
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+5.0
Quake
High skill ceiling with fast-paced combat, rocket jumping, precise aiming, and challenging enemy AI.
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+5.0
VVVVVV
The game is highly challenging, requiring precise timing and skill to overcome difficult platforming puzzles.
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