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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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+4.0
Garten of Banban 6
Puzzles are challenging and require problem solving; players report brain usage and difficulty, indicating skill…
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+4.0
Gears 5
The game offers challenging combat, skill-based multiplayer, and progression systems that reward player effectiveness…
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+4.0
Bouncy Goat Climb
The game is highly challenging and punishing, demanding precise skill and timing to progress.
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+4.0
Nin Online
Combat is skill-based with a high skill ceiling; players report rewarding progression and strategic PvP.
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+4.0
Subsistence
Game is challenging with skill needed to survive, hunt, build, and manage resources; players report learning curve and…
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+4.0
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead
The game challenges players with stealth mechanics, noise control, and asthma management requiring skill and careful…
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+4.0
Blood Bowl - Legendary Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, rewarding skillful play and strategic thinking to overcome…
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+4.0
Chaos Reborn
High skill ceiling with complex risk management, bluffing, and tactical positioning
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+4.0
Drifting Lands
Requires skillful dodging and management of shields, energy, and skills; difficulty ramps up significantly
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+4.0
ETHER VAPOR Remaster
Challenging gameplay with skill-based progression and learning enemy patterns; requires mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Outnumbered
The game is skill-based with a high difficulty curve, requiring players to master dodging, positioning, and upgrade…
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+4.0
Overture
High difficulty with challenging bosses and skill-based combat requiring practice and mastery.
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+4.0
Speedway Challenge 2025
The game features a steep learning curve with challenging physics and skill-based racing, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Subliminal
The game features challenging puzzles and chase sequences requiring skill and problem solving, with rewarding feedback…
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+4.0
Punishing: Gray Raven
Combat is skill-based with high skill ceiling, requiring timing, combos, and mastery of unique character mechanics.
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+4.0
Really Big Sky
The game is challenging with skill-based twin-stick shooting, boss fights, and requires learning enemy patterns.
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+4.0
Mega City Force
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and strategic weapon use; players improve through repeated…
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+4.0
WRC 10 FIA World Rally Championship
Game offers challenging driving physics and skill-based rally stages with feedback on performance and progression.
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+4.0
Door in the Woods
High difficulty with complex survival mechanics and skillful decision making required; players learn through trial and…
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+4.0
Cart To The End
The game requires skillful cart control, precise timing for turns, and overcoming challenging obstacles, with feedback…
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+4.0
Golfing Over It with Alva Majo
The game requires skill mastery and precise control of the golf ball; players improve through practice and receive…
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+4.0
Manhunt
The game is challenging with difficult stealth mechanics, AI opponents, and requires skillful execution and strategy to…
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+4.0
Motorbike Evolution 2024
Game features skill-based racing with a learning curve, rewarding player improvement and mastery of controls.
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+4.0
NeuroVoider
The game offers challenging combat, skill-based dodging, and strategic resource management with clear feedback on…
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