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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 thrill in the same game.
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+4.0
Granny 3
Game is challenging with skillful stealth, puzzle solving under pressure, and precise timing required, especially on…
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+4.0
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
The game features challenging puzzles and stealth mechanics requiring skill and problem solving, with AI that punishes…
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+4.0
RUNGORE: Beginner Experience
The game challenges players with fast-paced real-time card play requiring skillful timing and strategic planning to…
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+4.0
Screencheat
The game requires skillful multitasking to watch multiple screens and react quickly, with a learning curve and skill…
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+4.0
Skillshot City
Game challenges players with skill-based shooting, tactical combat, skill trees, and vehicle control; players receive…
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+4.0
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
Game challenges players with aiming precision, bullet physics, and managing scarce ammo; skillful headshots and…
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+4.0
SULFUR
The game challenges players with skill-based gunplay, weapon upgrades, and tactical decision-making, rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
UBERMOSH:WRAITH
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell gameplay, reflex-based sword deflections, and achievement goals.
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+4.0
Verdun
High skill ceiling due to realistic ballistics, one-shot kills, tactical positioning, and team coordination; learning…
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+4.0
Herald of Havoc
The game offers challenging combat with a rising difficulty curve, requiring skillful movement, aiming, and strategic…
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+4.0
Supreme Kung Fu
The game emphasizes skill mastery and depth in combat mechanics, rewarding effective actions.
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+4.0
QP Shooting - Dangerous!!
Challenging bullet hell gameplay requiring skillful dodging, pattern memorization, and strategic formation use.
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+4.0
You Have 10 Seconds
The game is challenging and requires skillful platforming and quick reflexes, with players receiving immediate feedback…
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+4.0
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War
Missions require skillful dogfighting and tactical decisions; challenging elite enemy aces and demanding final boss…
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+4.0
Aliens: Dark Descent
The game is challenging with tactical combat, stress management, and resource constraints requiring skillful play and…
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+4.0
Blood Vial
Game demands skillful movement, aiming, and quick decision-making under pressure with responsive controls and…
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+4.0
Bombergrounds: Reborn
Game has skill-based mechanics such as bomb placement, melee timing, and character abilities with a high skill ceiling.
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+4.0
Crash Team Rumble
High skill ceiling with strategic team roles, map control, and ability management; player impact on match outcomes is…
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+4.0
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, and PvP; requires learning enemy patterns and mastering…
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+4.0
Enter the Chronosphere
The game challenges players to master complex mechanics, anticipate enemy moves, and optimize builds, rewarding…
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+4.0
MX vs. ATV Reflex
The game features challenging physics, skillful riding, and a steep learning curve rewarding mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)
The game is challenging with punishing gunplay, requiring skillful aiming, reloading, and tactical positioning…
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+4.0
Dungeon of the ENDLESS™
The game requires skillful management of resources, tactical planning, and adapting to random dungeon layouts…
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+4.0
Garfield Kart - Furious Racing
The game offers skill-based racing with drifting mechanics, challenging AI, and achievement hunting that requires…
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