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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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+4.0
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Challenging combat and boss fights requiring skill and strategy; grinding and crafting add complexity and mastery.
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+4.0
FEZ
The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful observation, cryptography, and logical thinking, rewarding…
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+4.0
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Challenging gameplay with skill-based shooting, dodging, and progression through unlocks and relics
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+4.0
Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation
The game features skill-based dogfighting, complex controls, and increasing difficulty that challenge player mastery…
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+4.0
DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH
Players feel effective with improved mechanics and tools.
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+4.0
PUMPKIN PANIC
Game challenges players with skillful time management, resource allocation, and survival mechanics with feedback…
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+4.0
Splatoon 3
Game offers skill-based multiplayer with tactical depth, challenging single-player levels, and skill trees for upgrades.
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+4.0
Tetris® Effect: Connected
The game offers easy to learn but hard to master gameplay with skill-based challenges, achievements, and ranked…
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+4.0
Voidigo
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, and mechanics like jumping and stomping that reward mastery.
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+4.0
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
The game features challenging boss fights and skill-based combat that test player abilities, rewarding mastery and…
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Black Ops
Game offers skill-based gunplay, challenging campaign on Veteran difficulty, and mastery in Zombies mode.
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+4.0
Chinese Parents
The game involves skill-building, mini-games, and strategic stat management to succeed academically and socially.
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+4.0
Kingdom: Classic
Game is challenging with a learning curve based on trial and error, rewarding skillful planning and execution.
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+4.0
SUPERHOT
The game challenges players with skillful combat, timing, and strategic planning, rewarding mastery and precision.
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+4.0
Automation - The Car Company Tycoon Game
The game involves complex technical challenges in engine and car design, requiring skill and learning to master.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
Combat is challenging and strategic, especially on expert difficulty, rewarding skillful play and mastery of mechanics.
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+4.0
Magical Girl Celesphonia
Combat involves strategic skill choices, crafting, and upgrading gear with feedback on performance; difficulty settings…
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+4.0
Touhou Tenkuushou ~ Hidden Star in Four Seasons.
The game is challenging with complex bullet hell patterns requiring skill and practice; includes spell practice mode to…
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+4.0
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
The game features challenging gameplay requiring skillful weapon use, resource management, and level memorization.
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+5.0
Bad Time Simulator (Sans Fight)
The game demands high skill, precise timing, and pattern memorization, with players improving through repeated practice…
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+5.0
Crackle Cradle
The game is described as insanely hard with a high skill ceiling, requiring precision, timing, and strategic thinking…
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+5.0
Drive Mad
The game demands high skill mastery of physics, timing, and vehicle control, rewarding players for overcoming difficult…
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+5.0
End of Starchild
High skill ceiling with fast-paced bullet hell combat, dynamic difficulty, and challenging JRPG battles requiring…
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+5.0
Formula One
The game emphasizes skill-based driving, mastering complex mechanics, and overcoming challenging AI, providing strong…
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