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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Thrill
A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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+5.0
The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibbia
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell and typing mechanics demanding fast, accurate input and pattern…
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+5.0
1001 Spikes
The game demands precise timing, skillful platforming, and problem solving with tight controls and challenging level…
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+5.0
Soldat 2
High skill ceiling with complex movement, aiming, and weapon mastery; players report learning curve and skill…
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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
THOTH
The game is highly skill-based with challenging levels requiring mastery of mechanics and precise execution.
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+5.0
LORT
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses and scaling difficulty; players report satisfaction mastering mechanics.
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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
Bounty: Drag Racing
High skill ceiling with complex tuning and driving mechanics; players report satisfaction from mastering challenges.
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+5.0
Driven Out
The game demands mastering complex enemy attack patterns and precise timing for blocking and parrying, providing strong…
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+5.0
Boxman's Struggle
The game is challenging with punishing mechanics that require skill mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
東方実在相 ～ Dream Logical World
High difficulty with complex bullet patterns requiring memorization, skillful dodging, and mastery of unique mechanics…
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+5.0
Screamer
High skill ceiling with challenging twin-stick controls, complex mechanics like boosting, drifting, and combat…
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+5.0
Wizardry 7: Crusaders of the Dark Savant
Extremely challenging gameplay requiring mastery of complex systems, strategic combat, and puzzle solving
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+5.0
Stoneshard
Game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
High difficulty requiring skill, memorization, and mastery of patterns; players feel effective as they improve.
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+5.0
Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific U-Boat Missions
The game demands skillful play with a steep learning curve, realistic submarine simulation mechanics, and provides…
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+5.0
STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
High skill ceiling with complex controls, challenging missions, and strategic energy and weapon management.
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+5.0
Conduct DELUXE!
The game is challenging with a steep difficulty curve, requiring skillful multitasking, timing, and strategic planning…
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+5.0
FOUNTAINS
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring learning boss patterns and precise timing, with satisfying feedback on…
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+5.0
Gridiron
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as aiming throws, catching, blocking, and teamwork; players report…
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+5.0
A Bastard's Tale
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring precise timing, reflexes, and pattern recognition; players improve…
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+5.0
Dropzone
High skill ceiling with multitasking control of three rigs, micro-management, and strategic decision-making emphasized.
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+5.0
Penarium
High difficulty platforming requiring quick reflexes, skillful timing, and mastery of traps; players report feeling…
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+5.0
Pix the Cat
High skill ceiling with precise timing, fast reflexes, and memorization required for high scores and combo maintenance.
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