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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Growth
A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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+5.0
Sora
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell gameplay, requiring mastery of dash, heat management, and attack timing.
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+5.0
3D Aim Trainer
The game provides skill challenges, progress tracking, and feedback, helping players improve aiming skills and see…
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+5.0
Graphwar
High skill ceiling requiring mathematical knowledge and precision to succeed; players feel effective when mastering…
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+5.0
Toki Tori
The game is challenging with complex puzzles that require skillful problem solving and logical thinking, rewarding…
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+5.0
Osu!
The game has a very high skill ceiling requiring precise timing, aiming, and reflexes, with constant feedback on…
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+5.0
Settlement Survival
The game offers deep micromanagement, complex logistics, and a challenging tech tree that rewards skillful planning and…
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+5.0
Slapshot: Rebound
Steep learning curve with a very high skill ceiling; players actively improve and receive feedback on performance.
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+5.0
The Witness
The game demands high skill in observation, logic, and puzzle solving with a steep learning curve and complex…
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+5.0
A Difficult Game About Climbing
High skill ceiling with challenging mechanics requiring mastery, precision, and learning from failure.
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+5.0
Age of Wonders Shadow Magic
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring tactical skill in turn-based combat and strategic empire…
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+5.0
Ascend From Nine Mountains
The game offers deep skill-based systems in combat and crafting, requiring optimization, theorycrafting, and mastery to…
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
High skill ceiling with realistic flight models, challenging AI, and complex controls requiring mastery.
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+5.0
MOLEK-SYNTEZ
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skillful programming and optimization; leaderboards provide feedback on…
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+5.0
OMSI 2: Steam Edition
High skill ceiling with detailed vehicle controls, realistic physics, and challenging AI traffic requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Soulestination
The game demands high skill in strategic resource management, puzzle-solving boss fights, and optimization of routes…
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+5.0
The First Berserker: Khazan
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses, precise timing for parrying and dodging, rewarding mastery and progression…
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+5.0
Beetleball
High skill ceiling with momentum-based movement, class mastery, and technical gameplay; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
GearBlocks
The game has a steep learning curve and requires skill and mechanical knowledge to master building and engineering…
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+5.0
GTR 2 FIA GT Racing Game
High skill ceiling with realistic physics, driving school tutorials, and challenging AI requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Riven (1997)
The game challenges players with complex, multi-layered puzzles requiring observation, note-taking, and logical…
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+5.0
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
High difficulty with no checkpoints demands skill mastery and learning from failure, providing strong feedback on…
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+5.0
THE LAST BLADE 2
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics like parrying (Repel), timing, spacing, and strategic play; steep learning…
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+5.0
ZUSI 3 - Aerosoft Edition
High skill and knowledge required to operate complex German train safety systems and signaling; steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Dustforce DX
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics and precise execution, rewarding skill and improvement.
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