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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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Magicite
High difficulty with skill-based combat, mastery of movement and crafting, and learning through repeated runs emphasize…
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+5.0
UBOAT
The game requires mastering complex skills such as torpedo targeting calculations, crew management, damage control, and…
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+5.0
Cold Waters
High skill ceiling with complex sonar use, torpedo evasion, and tactical planning; steep learning curve noted by many…
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+5.0
Cypher
Highly challenging puzzles requiring skill, learning, and problem solving; strong feedback through puzzle solving
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+5.0
GearCity
High skill and knowledge required to master complex economic simulation, vehicle design, and company management
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+5.0
MaSzyna
Steep learning curve with complex, realistic simulation mechanics demanding skill and knowledge to master.
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+5.0
Wizardry 8
High skill ceiling with complex character builds, tactical turn-based combat, and strategic positioning requiring…
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+5.0
Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection Two
The games are challenging with complex tactical combat, requiring skillful management of party, spells, and…
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+5.0
This is a Ghost
High skill ceiling with challenging ghost behaviors, complex evidence gathering, and punishing difficulty requiring…
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+5.0
UnderRail
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, complex character building, and tactical gameplay requiring mastery.
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+5.0
WazHack
High difficulty with skill-based tactical combat, learning item effects, and strategic planning; players improve…
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+5.0
Mechabellum
High skill ceiling with deep strategy, counterplay, and tactical mastery required; players report rewarding learning…
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+5.0
Puck
High skill floor and ceiling with challenging mechanics; players improve through practice and receive satisfying…
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+5.0
Standoff 2
High skill ceiling with mastery of recoil patterns, map knowledge, and precise aiming rewarded; competitive ranked…
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+5.0
Children of a Dead Earth
The game demands mastering complex physics, engineering, and orbital mechanics with detailed feedback on designs and…
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+5.0
First Cut: Samurai Duel
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, rewarding mastery of timing, spacing, and combat mechanics; players…
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+5.0
Full Ace Tennis Simulator
The game has a steep learning curve requiring mastery of complex controls and timing, rewarding skill and practice.
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+5.0
Gary Grigsby's War in the East 2
The game demands high skill and strategic thinking, with complex mechanics and a steep learning curve that rewards…
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+5.0
Pih 2
High skill ceiling with one-hit-kill mechanics requiring mastery of enemy patterns, level knowledge, and precise…
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+5.0
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
The game is challenging and punishing, requiring skillful play, mastery of mechanics, and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
Action Henk
High skill ceiling with challenging levels requiring mastery of momentum, timing, and mechanics; strong feedback via…
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+5.0
Silent Storm Gold Edition
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, skill trees, and realistic ballistics requiring strategic thinking and…
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+5.0
Aim Hero
The game is designed to improve aiming skills with measurable progress, challenging drills, and feedback on accuracy…
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+5.0
Anno 1800
The game offers complex economic simulation, production chains, and logistics requiring skillful management and problem…
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