Find your kind of game
Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
Explore another motivation
Less relaxation
High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Competence affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+5.0
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
The game demands mastery of complex combat mechanics, timing, and strategy with clear feedback and skill progression.
-
+5.0
Pih
High skill ceiling with challenging levels, timing, aiming, and mastering mechanics; players report difficulty and…
-
+5.0
XCOM® 2
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful tactical positioning, risk management, and…
-
+5.0
ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA
The game is challenging and requires skill to survive and achieve high scores; players report mastering patterns and…
-
+5.0
Battle Brothers
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, character development, and resource management requiring mastery and…
-
+5.0
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
High skill ceiling with challenging enemy patterns and scoring mechanics rewarding mastery and reflexes.
-
+5.0
Insurgency: Sandstorm
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil control, and tactical team coordination; players report significant…
-
+5.0
NEO Scavenger
High skill ceiling with complex crafting, tactical combat, and survival mechanics requiring learning and mastery.
-
+5.0
4D Minesweeper
The game is highly challenging, requiring advanced logical reasoning and pattern recognition, with a steep learning…
-
+5.0
Apex Legends™
High skill ceiling with complex gunplay, recoil control, and movement mechanics; players report learning curves and…
-
+5.0
Open Hexagon
High skill ceiling with challenging reflex-based gameplay and complex level mechanics.
-
+5.0
Vault of the Void
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and mastery of unique class mechanics; players feel…
-
+5.0
Flywrench
Game demands high skill, tight controls, and mastery of complex mechanics with immediate feedback and challenge…
-
+5.0
NanoApostle
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses requiring learning attack patterns, precise parrying, and mastery of…
-
+5.0
Rogue
The game is known for its high difficulty and skill-based survival, requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic…
-
+5.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and mechanics rewarding skill mastery and strategic play.
-
+5.0
Card Shark
Game requires mastering complex, precise card tricks with timing, memory, and dexterity; clear skill progression and…
-
+5.0
Quake Live
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mechanics, and map control; players report steep learning curve…
-
+5.0
SchoolBoy Runaway
The game is described as very challenging, requiring skill, strategy, and learning from failures to improve performance.
-
+5.0
Splasher
The game is skill-based with tight controls, challenging platforming, and rewarding mastery, especially in speedrun…
-
+5.0
Supaplex
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful puzzle solving, precise timing, and repeated attempts to master…
-
+5.0
Jupiter Hell
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful tactical decisions and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
-
+5.0
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics to succeed.
-
+5.0
Darkest Hour: A Hearts of Iron Game
High skill ceiling with complex strategy, detailed combat mechanics, and management of multiple systems requiring…
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of competence, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.
