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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Strategy
A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game.
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+5.0
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
High skill ceiling with realistic flight dynamics requiring learning and mastery; trial and error learning emphasized.
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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
Secret Ponchos
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, reflexes, combos, and tactical positioning; players report mastering…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime
The game challenges players with tactical combat, puzzle-solving, and platforming that require skill and mastery of…
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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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+5.0
Tower! Simulator 3
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of ATC phraseology and multitasking skills to…
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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
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Combat and stealth require skillful tactics and quick thinking; platforming and puzzle solving provide varied…
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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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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The game challenges players with complex dungeons, puzzles, and combat requiring skill and mastery of mechanics like…
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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
Deep Rock Galactic
The game offers skill-based combat, strategic teamwork, and progression systems with upgrades and overclocks that…
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+4.0
Subnautica
The game challenges players with survival mechanics, resource management, and overcoming environmental hazards…
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+4.0
Battlefield 1942
The game offers skill-based vehicle control, class roles, and strategic objectives that challenge player effectiveness.
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+4.0
Gears of War 2
The game challenges players with refined combat mechanics, enemy variety, and skill-based cover and shooting systems…
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+4.0
Ghost of Yotei
Combat is skill-based with a rock-paper-scissors weapon system requiring tactical weapon switching and precise timing…
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+4.0
Offroad Outlaws
The game rewards skillful tuning and driving on challenging terrain, with a steep learning curve and satisfying mastery…
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+4.0
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Combat requires skillful timed button presses and strategic badge management; boss fights and tactical battles provide…
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+4.0
Persona 3
Combat requires strategic exploitation of enemy weaknesses and persona management; social link progression and stat…
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+4.0
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
The game features skill-based timed button presses in battles, strategic use of shared Flower Points, and puzzle…
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+4.0
Dishonored
Game offers skill-based stealth, combat, and use of powers with feedback and challenge scaling.
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+4.0
Don't Starve
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve requiring skillful resource management, combat, and planning…
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