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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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+4.0
GUILTY GEAR
The game is challenging with difficult AI, complex combos, and requires skill mastery; players feel effective when…
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+4.0
HunterX
Combat requires skillful timing of parries, dodges, and attacks; bosses present challenging tests of player ability.
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+4.0
Maurice: In The Predator's Nest
The game offers challenging gameplay with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful stealth, resource management, and…
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+4.0
MAVRIX by Matt Jones
Game rewards skill mastery with challenging trails, racing leaderboards, and technical riding requiring precision and…
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+4.0
Romestead
Players feel effective as they progress and unlock new abilities.
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+4.0
Runers
Challenging bullet hell combat with skill-based dodging and spell crafting; player progression through unlocking spells…
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+4.0
The Spiral Scouts
Puzzles range from straightforward to challenging, requiring problem-solving skills and note-taking.
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+4.0
This Is the Police 2
Gameplay involves strategic management and challenging tactical missions requiring skill and planning.
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+4.0
Tiny Thor
The game requires precise platforming skills, mastering hammer throwing, and solving puzzles with increasing difficulty…
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+4.0
Age of Wonders
Game requires skillful tactical combat, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics with feedback on…
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+4.0
Blacksmith. Song of two Kings.
The game demands skillful manipulation of tools and materials with a steep learning curve and rewarding mastery.
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+4.0
Democracy 3
The game challenges players to manage complex interrelated systems and balance competing interests effectively.
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+4.0
Double Kick Heroes
The game requires skillful timing and multitasking with increasing difficulty and complex note patterns.
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+4.0
F1® 24
The game offers challenging driving mechanics, skill-based handling, and strategic elements like ERS management and…
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+4.0
Fantasy of Expedition
The game involves skillful army building, strategic planning, and tactical positioning with feedback from combat…
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+4.0
Fate of the World
The game is challenging and requires skillful management of complex systems and strategic planning to succeed.
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+4.0
Iron Saga VS
The game offers combo trials, training modes with hitbox viewers, and requires skillful execution and strategy…
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+4.0
Never Second in Rome
The game involves complex mechanics, skill checks, and challenging combat requiring strategic thinking and mastery.
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+4.0
No Sun To Worship
The game challenges players with stealth mechanics, limited ammo, and punishing no-save design, rewarding skill and…
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+4.0
Paper Sorcerer
Combat requires strategic use of skills, energy management, and adapting to enemy defenses; difficulty settings allow…
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+4.0
Planet Coaster 2
Game offers skill-based coaster building, pathing, and park management challenges with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
PUMP IT UP RISE
The game offers challenging charts with precise timing and skill-based gameplay, especially with tight judgment windows…
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+4.0
Windlands
The game has a high skill ceiling with challenging platforming and swinging mechanics requiring mastery and precision.
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+4.0
ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE
The game offers challenging dogfights, skill-based maneuvers, and a progression system rewarding mastery and tactical…
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