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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
LASERS
The game is highly skill-based with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of timing, reflexes, and pattern…
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+5.0
Lumione
Highly challenging precision platforming requiring skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Korea. IL-2 Series
High skill ceiling with realistic flight physics, detailed damage models, and complex controls requiring learning and…
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+5.0
There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
The game is challenging with demanding combat and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and learning enemy patterns.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The game features complex puzzles and challenging dungeons that require skill and problem-solving, rewarding player…
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+5.0
63 Days
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful planning, precise execution, and mastery of complex stealth and…
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+5.0
Secret Ponchos
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, reflexes, combos, and tactical positioning; players report mastering…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players face challenging combat, puzzles, and exploration that require skill and strategy, with feedback through…
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Game challenges players with skillful shooting, teamwork, and strategy; learning curve from easy to expert modes…
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+4.0
Astro Bot
The game offers skill-based platforming challenges with responsive controls and escalating difficulty, including…
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+4.0
Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World
The games provide skill challenges with precise platforming, difficult levels (especially Lost Levels), and mastery of…
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+5.0
Frozen Cortex
High skill ceiling with deep tactical gameplay and challenging AI requiring mastery.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
The game offers challenging stealth and boss battles requiring skill and strategy, with progression systems providing…
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+4.0
God of War II
Combat requires skillful combos, timing, and use of magic; boss fights demand tactical awareness; puzzles and…
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+4.0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The game offers a steep learning curve with skill-based mechanics like drifting, mini-turbo, and item management; time…
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+4.0
SSX Tricky
The game offers a rewarding skill progression system with challenging courses and complex trick mechanics requiring…
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+4.0
Terraria
The game offers challenging boss fights, skill-based combat, and complex crafting systems that reward mastery and…
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+4.0
Mario Kart World
The game offers a high skill ceiling with new mechanics like rail grinding, wall riding, and charge jumps, rewarding…
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+5.0
Contra
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of controls; success depends on player ability and pattern…
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+4.0
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
The game offers challenging combat requiring skillful combos, timing, and strategic use of abilities like Thera's Bane.
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+4.0
RimWorld
The game involves overcoming complex challenges, managing resources, combat, and adapting to random events requiring…
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+4.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Combat is complex and skill-based with positioning, timing, and synergy systems requiring mastery and providing…
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+4.0
Balatro
Game offers skill-based challenges with strategic deckbuilding, planning, and adapting to RNG; mastery improves…
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+4.0
BeamNG.drive
The game offers challenging driving physics, vehicle tuning, and realistic crash mechanics that reward skill and…
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