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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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+4.0
Dave's Fun Algebra Class: Remastered
Game is described as challenging with skill-based mechanics; players feel rewarded by mastering difficult modes and…
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+4.0
Fantasy Strike
Easy to learn controls but high skill ceiling with strategic depth and mental gameplay; players feel effective as they…
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+4.0
Final Fantasy IV (3D Remake)
The game offers challenging boss fights requiring strategic planning and skillful use of abilities, especially on hard…
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+4.0
Fine Sweeper
The game features increasing difficulty levels, achievements, and leaderboards that challenge players to improve their…
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+4.0
Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements
The game features increasingly complex puzzles requiring skillful coordination and precise platforming, rewarding…
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+4.0
Gargadusa's Tower
The game offers complex management challenges, party synergy optimization, and strategic planning that reward skillful…
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+4.0
Grapple Tournament
High skill ceiling with complex movement (grappling, double jumps), aiming, and weapon mastery; players report learning…
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+4.0
Hell Clock
Game offers challenging bosses and skill checks requiring player adaptation and build optimization.
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+4.0
Hyper Dash
High skill ceiling with fast-paced combat, requiring reflexes, aiming, and strategic movement; learning curve noted by…
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+4.0
Imperium Galactica II
The game challenges players with complex strategic and tactical decisions, requiring skill in managing resources…
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+4.0
Little Witch Nobeta
Combat requires skillful dodging, parrying, and resource management; bosses provide challenging tests of player ability.
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+4.0
MINOS
The game challenges players to plan and optimize trap combos and maze design, requiring skillful puzzle solving and…
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+4.0
No Creeps Were Harmed TD
The game offers challenging strategic and tactical gameplay with a steep learning curve and skill-based tower…
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+4.0
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
The game offers challenging combat, platforming, and puzzles with skill-based progression and satisfying mastery.
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+4.0
Roboquest VR
Game is challenging with skill-based fast-paced combat and movement, rewarding player mastery.
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+4.0
Spectromancer
Game demands strategic thinking, prediction, and resource management; players feel skillful when mastering card…
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+4.0
Super Woden GP 2
The game offers a challenging driving experience with a skill curve, especially at higher power classes, rewarding…
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+4.0
Sword of the Stars: Complete Collection
The game challenges players with complex ship customization, tactical real-time combat, and strategic empire management…
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+4.0
Symphonia
The game offers challenging precision platforming requiring skillful timing and mastery of unique movement mechanics.
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+4.0
The Darkest Tales — Into the Nightmare
Challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and learning; some complaints about floaty controls but overall…
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+4.0
TO THE TOP
Game challenges players with skill-based jumping, timing, and speedrunning; mastery improves performance and unlocks.
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+4.0
Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation (1999)
Challenging puzzles and platforming require skill and problem solving; players report significant difficulty and…
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+4.0
WarriOrb: Prologue
The game offers challenging platforming and combat requiring skill and precision, with a steep learning curve.
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+4.0
YuuYuu Jiteki no Yuukarin
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and combat requiring precision and mastery of mechanics.
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