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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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Vault of the Void
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and mastery of unique class mechanics; players feel…
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+5.0
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The game features challenging combat requiring skillful combos, timing, and mastery of different characters, with…
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+5.0
NanoApostle
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses requiring learning attack patterns, precise parrying, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Rogue
The game is known for its high difficulty and skill-based survival, requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic…
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+5.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and mechanics rewarding skill mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
Ratz Instagib
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision aiming, reflexes, and movement mastery; players report improvement and…
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+5.0
SchoolBoy Runaway
The game is described as very challenging, requiring skill, strategy, and learning from failures to improve performance.
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+5.0
Splasher
The game is skill-based with tight controls, challenging platforming, and rewarding mastery, especially in speedrun…
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+5.0
ESCHATOS
High skill ceiling with emphasis on mastering enemy patterns, scoring mechanics, and weapon/shield balance; rewarding…
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+5.0
Frogmonster
The game features challenging bosses requiring pattern recognition, skillful dodging, and strategic weapon/spell use…
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+5.0
Supaplex
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful puzzle solving, precise timing, and repeated attempts to master…
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+5.0
Jupiter Hell
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful tactical decisions and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Sokobond
The game requires skillful spatial reasoning and puzzle solving, with increasing difficulty and complex mechanics…
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+5.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
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+5.0
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, detailed combat mechanics, and management of multiple systems requiring…
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+5.0
Earthion
The game offers a challenging skill-based experience with multiple difficulty levels, requiring mastery of enemy…
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+5.0
Electronic Super Joy
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill, precision, and mastery to overcome difficult platforming obstacles and…
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+5.0
Guacamelee! 2
The game offers challenging platforming and combat that require skill mastery and precise inputs, with feedback through…
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+5.0
Slackers - Carts of Glory
High skill ceiling with challenging controls, mastery of drifting, and pursuit of platinum medals on time trials.
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 2!!
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill mastery, fast reflexes, and multitasking to…
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+5.0
Hand Simulator
High skill ceiling with challenging controls; players spend hours mastering difficult mechanics like loading guns and…
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+5.0
Hellish Quart
High skill ceiling with realistic sword fighting mechanics, requiring mastery of timing, positioning, and character…
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+5.0
Quern - Undying Thoughts
Challenging and varied puzzles requiring logical thinking and skillful problem solving.
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+5.0
Space Beast Terror Fright
High skill requirement with instant death mechanics, tactical use of turrets, doors, and upgrades; steep learning curve.
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