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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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Spelunky
High skill ceiling with precise platforming, strategic resource management, and learning enemy and trap mechanics.
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+5.0
Spelunky 2
The game is highly skill-based with a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery of mechanics and knowledge of enemy…
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+5.0
The Long Dark
Game demands skillful management of resources, survival mechanics, and environmental challenges with steep learning…
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
High skill ceiling with complex recipes, multitasking, and fast-paced order fulfillment requiring precision and speed.
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+5.0
Intravenous 2
High skill required to master stealth, combat, and tactical decision-making; challenging AI and difficulty.
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+5.0
My Winter Car
The game is extremely challenging, requiring skillful car building, driving on slippery roads, and managing survival…
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+5.0
OLDTV
Game challenges players' reaction speed and cognitive skills with increasing difficulty and feedback on performance.
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+5.0
HUNTDOWN
The game is challenging with skill-based combat, boss pattern memorization, and difficulty modes rewarding mastery and…
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+5.0
I'm on Observation Duty 5
Game requires high skill in observation, memory, and quick decision-making to spot subtle changes and avoid mistakes.
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+5.0
Ikaruga
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress and score well.
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+5.0
Mortal Sin
The game features challenging combat with a high skill ceiling, combo mastery, parrying, and requires learning enemy…
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+5.0
NoLimits 2 Roller Coaster Simulation
High skill ceiling with complex coaster physics and design challenges; steep learning curve emphasized.
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+5.0
Soldat
High skill ceiling with complex movement mechanics, weapon mastery, and competitive multiplayer; players report…
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+5.0
Star of Providence
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell mechanics, demanding mastery of dodging and boss patterns; player skill…
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+5.0
The Thrill of the Fight - VR Boxing
High skill ceiling with realistic boxing mechanics and AI difficulty scaling that challenges player ability and…
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+5.0
Touhou Kanjuden ~ Legacy of Lunatic Kingdom.
The game is extremely challenging, requiring mastery of complex bullet patterns and precise skills, with frequent…
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+5.0
Trackmania United Forever
High skill ceiling with precise driving mechanics and leaderboard competition emphasizing player skill.
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+5.0
Barony
High skill and knowledge required to master mechanics, identify items, manage resources, and survive difficult…
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+5.0
Geometry Dash SubZero
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of complex mechanics to progress.
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+5.0
Live for Speed
The game demands skill mastery, with realistic physics and a steep learning curve requiring practice to improve driving…
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+5.0
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex combo systems, strategic character switching, and mastery rewarded; training mode…
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+5.0
One Step From Eden
The game is very challenging, requiring skillful dodging, pattern recognition, and strategic deck management.
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+5.0
Cyber Hook
The game emphasizes skill mastery, precision, and improving times with clear feedback and leaderboards.
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+5.0
Melty Blood Actress Again Current Code
The game features deep mechanics, complex combos, and a high skill ceiling praised by experienced players.
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