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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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Deity Empires
Complex mechanics, tactical battles, and deep city and unit management provide strong skill challenges and feedback.
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+5.0
Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire
Game is very challenging, requiring tactical thinking, skillful management, and punishes mistakes harshly.
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+5.0
Pianistic
High difficulty and skill demand with steep learning curve and multitasking between keyboard and mouse.
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+5.0
Rivals of Aether II
High skill ceiling with deep mechanics, rewarding mastery, and competitive ranked play; steep learning curve noted.
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+5.0
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 2
Steep learning curve with challenging physics and AI; players improve through practice and skill mastery.
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+5.0
Falcon 4.0
The game demands mastery of complex flight mechanics, avionics, and combat skills with steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
Quake Champions
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mastery, map knowledge, and strategic play; players report…
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+5.0
Capitalism 2
The game offers a steep learning curve with complex economic systems, requiring skillful management and strategic…
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+5.0
Supraball
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, fast-paced gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players report learning curve…
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+5.0
Steel Armor: Blaze of War
High skill ceiling with complex controls, realistic tank operation, and tactical command requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Train Sim World® 5
The game demands skillful operation of trains, mastering complex safety systems, and precise braking, with tutorials…
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+5.0
Combat Mission Black Sea
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful tactics, learning real military doctrines, and mastery of complex…
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+5.0
StarBreak
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses, tight controls, and permadeath requiring mastery of mechanics and enemy…
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+5.0
VR Skater
High skill ceiling with challenging trick execution and rewarding mastery; players report satisfaction from improving…
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+5.0
Warfare
The game is challenging, requiring skillful micromanagement, strategic planning, and careful resource use. Players…
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+5.0
Eador: Genesis
High skill ceiling with complex tactical battles, strategic planning, and resource management; players must master many…
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+5.0
Insider Trading
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay requiring mastery of combos, synergies, and market manipulation.
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+5.0
LOST EGG 2: Be together
Game is highly skill-based with difficult levels requiring practice and mastery, providing strong feedback on player…
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+5.0
Our Darker Purpose
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay with challenging bosses and precise dodging mechanics.
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+5.0
Perimeter
The game demands mastering complex mechanics like energy management, terrain control, unit morphing, and multitasking…
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+5.0
Revita
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, requiring mastery of movement, aiming, and risk management.
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+5.0
BMX Streets
Steep learning curve with challenging physics and skill-based trick execution; mastery is rewarding.
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+5.0
Bounty: Drag Racing
High skill ceiling with complex tuning and driving mechanics; players report satisfaction from mastering challenges.
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+5.0
Graviteam Tactics: Operation Star
High skill and tactical knowledge required to manage complex systems, command and control, ballistics, morale, and…
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