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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
Mech Engineer
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, overcoming difficult challenges, and learning through trial and error…
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+5.0
Ymir
Game is complex, challenging, and requires skillful management of economy, diplomacy, and warfare with steep learning…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis V
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, strategic planning, and overcoming a steep learning curve, rewarding…
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+5.0
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
High skill requirement in naval and land combat; complex mechanics and progression; players report steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Tales of Rein Ravine
The game emphasizes mastering complex riding controls and lessons, rewarding skill development and technical challenge.
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+4.0
Seekl
The game challenges players with progressively complex SQL puzzles requiring skill and reasoning, providing feedback…
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+5.0
Punch A Bunch
The game is skill-based with a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery of controls and strategy against challenging AI…
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+5.0
Slave Zero X
High skill ceiling with complex combo system, parrying, meter management, and challenging enemy encounters requiring…
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+5.0
STORROR Parkour Pro
The game has a steep learning curve with a high skill ceiling; players feel rewarded by mastering complex parkour moves…
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+5.0
Prosperous Universe
The game requires mastering complex economic systems, production chains, and market dynamics, with skillful planning…
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+5.0
Swords of Gurrah
Combat is skill-based, requiring mastery of unique weapon mechanics, timing, and strategy with clear feedback.
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+5.0
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and realistic bike handling requiring practice and mastery; players report…
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+5.0
Frosthaven
The game is described as challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and mastery of complex…
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
High skill ceiling with realistic flight and damage models, challenging AI, and detailed cockpit management requiring…
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+5.0
BattleCON: Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring mastery of many characters and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
High skill ceiling with realistic flight dynamics requiring learning and mastery; trial and error learning emphasized.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy X
The Conditional Turn-Based Battle system rewards strategic planning and skillful execution, with meaningful feedback…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime
The game challenges players with tactical combat, puzzle-solving, and platforming that require skill and mastery of…
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+5.0
Rogue's Tale
High skill ceiling with learning mechanics, tactics, and overcoming punishing challenges; player effectiveness grows…
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+4.0
Persona 5
The game offers challenging turn-based combat with strategic depth, skillful exploitation of enemy weaknesses, and…
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+5.0
Rencounter
The game is challenging, requiring skillful tactical combat, resource management, and strategic planning to progress.
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+5.0
Tower! Simulator 3
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of ATC phraseology and multitasking skills to…
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+4.0
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
The game offers deep tactical combat with complex mechanics and character customization that reward skillful play and…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The game challenges players with complex dungeons, puzzles, and combat requiring skill and mastery of mechanics like…
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