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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
English Country Tune
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring spatial awareness and problem solving, providing strong…
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+5.0
Dungeon Escape
The game is highly skill-based with challenging levels that require mastery of precise controls and timing.
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+5.0
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses; players feel effective when mastering combos and counters.
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+5.0
Ms. Splosion Man
The game is challenging and requires precise timing, reflexes, and skill mastery, with frequent feedback and difficulty…
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+5.0
Reflection of Mine
The game is very challenging, demanding high skill, patience, and problem-solving ability to overcome difficult puzzles.
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+5.0
UBERMOSH Vol.7
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, reflex-driven gameplay requiring precision, quick reactions, and mastery of…
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+5.0
7,62 Hard Life
High skill and tactical challenge with complex inventory management, weapon maintenance, and demanding combat mechanics…
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+5.0
DESYNC
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses requiring mastery of movement, combos, and situational awareness.
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+5.0
Shio
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and complex level design demanding mastery and precise timing.
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+5.0
Throne of Lies®: Medieval Politics
High skill ceiling with complex roles, strategic thinking, social deduction, and learning curve requiring mastery.
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+5.0
WWII Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, realistic ballistics, vehicle control, and strategic coordination requiring…
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+5.0
FORCED: Slightly Better Edition
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, puzzle solving, and requires mastery of mechanics and teamwork to…
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+5.0
Ostranauts
The game demands mastering difficult mechanics like Newtonian flight, ship repair, resource management, and social…
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+5.0
AQtion
High skill ceiling with fast-paced, precise shooting and advanced movement mechanics requiring mastery and rewarding…
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+5.0
Disc Jam
High skill ceiling with mechanics that reward mastery; players report learning curve and skill-based competition.
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+5.0
Gaia Project
The game is complex and challenging, requiring skillful resource management, strategic planning, and adaptation to…
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+5.0
Lugaru HD
High skill ceiling with challenging AI, timing-based combat, and mastery of reversals and combos required.
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+5.0
Netherworld Covenant
High skill ceiling with precise stamina management, parrying, dodging, and tactical combat requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Pokémon Champions
The game emphasizes skillful play and strategic thinking in competitive battles, rewarding mastery and tactical…
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+5.0
Simutrans
High complexity and depth with challenging logistics, economic management, and detailed transport chains requiring…
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+5.0
10 Second Ninja X
The game demands precise timing, skillful execution, and mastery of mechanics to achieve high star ratings.
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+5.0
A Walk in the Dark
The game is highly challenging, requiring precise timing and skillful platforming, with achievements rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, learning enemy patterns, and precise execution to progress.
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+5.0
Freespace 2
The game features challenging dogfighting, tactical squad management, and skill-based combat requiring mastery of…
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