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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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+5.0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
High skill ceiling with complex multitasking, micro-management, and strategic planning; multiplayer is highly…
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+5.0
Dead Cells
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of combat mechanics and strategic build…
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+5.0
Cuphead
The game is highly challenging, requiring skill mastery, pattern memorization, and precise execution to overcome…
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+5.0
Celeste
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, requiring mastery and rewarding player improvement.
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+5.0
Inscryption
The game is challenging and requires skillful deck management, strategic thinking, and puzzle solving, with feedback…
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+5.0
GoldenEye 007
High skill ceiling with challenging objectives, precise aiming mechanics, and difficulty levels that reward mastery.
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+5.0
StarCraft
The game demands high skill in micromanagement, strategic planning, and execution, with a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
Katana ZERO
High skill ceiling with challenging one-hit-kill combat requiring precise timing and planning.
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+5.0
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of parrying, timing, and mechanics; players report strong…
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+5.0
Hades II
The game offers challenging combat requiring skill, timing, and strategy, with rewarding feedback and a high skill…
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+5.0
Halo: Combat Evolved
High skill ceiling with tactical combat, AI requiring strategic play, and difficulty scaling from easy to legendary.
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+5.0
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
High skill ceiling with technical gameplay, fast-paced combat, and deep mechanics rewarding mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
High skill ceiling with challenging gameplay, tactical coordination, and mastery required especially on higher…
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+5.0
The Binding of Isaac
The game is challenging, requiring skillful dodging, learning enemy patterns, and mastering item synergies to progress.
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+5.0
Geometry Dash
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise timing and practice; mastery is rewarding.
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+5.0
One Finger Death Punch
The game strongly challenges player reflexes and timing, rewarding skill mastery and providing adaptive difficulty.
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+5.0
Pizza Tower
The game offers a high skill ceiling with challenging P ranks, requiring mastery of complex movement and combos.
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+5.0
Assetto Corsa
High skill ceiling with realistic physics and challenging driving mechanics requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
Neon White
High skill ceiling with precise movement, aiming, and timing required; players receive clear feedback via leaderboards…
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+5.0
Just Shapes & Beats
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring precise dodging and pattern recognition, with feedback on…
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+5.0
Mortal Kombat
The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, strategic use of Kameo fighters, and ranked online matches…
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+5.0
Crypt of the NecroDancer
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards skillful play, pattern recognition, and mastery of rhythm-based…
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+5.0
Super Meat Boy
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring precise control, timing, and mastery; players receive immediate…
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+5.0
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
The game offers challenging gameplay modes including Legendary difficulty and speedruns, requiring skill mastery and…
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