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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 thrill in the same game.
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Boson X
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay with challenging levels and leaderboards emphasize mastery and effectiveness.
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+5.0
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
High skill ceiling with tactical combat, micromanagement, and strategic resource control; players receive clear…
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+5.0
Glyphica: Typing Survival
Game challenges players to improve typing speed and accuracy under pressure with complex enemy behaviors and boss…
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+5.0
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
The game demands mastery of complex combat mechanics, timing, and strategy with clear feedback and skill progression.
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+5.0
Pih
High skill ceiling with challenging levels, timing, aiming, and mastering mechanics; players report difficulty and…
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+5.0
XCOM® 2
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful tactical positioning, risk management, and…
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+5.0
Battle Brothers
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat, character development, and resource management requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?!
Game challenges players with fast-paced, skillful typing and multitasking, rewarding mastery and improvement with gold…
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+5.0
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
High skill ceiling with challenging enemy patterns and scoring mechanics rewarding mastery and reflexes.
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+5.0
Insurgency: Sandstorm
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, recoil control, and tactical team coordination; players report significant…
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+5.0
NEO Scavenger
High skill ceiling with complex crafting, tactical combat, and survival mechanics requiring learning and mastery.
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+5.0
Open Hexagon
High skill ceiling with challenging reflex-based gameplay and complex level mechanics.
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+5.0
Poosh XL
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players strive to improve timing and strategy to overcome difficult…
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-
High skill ceiling with challenging combos, tutorials, and missions to improve player skill.
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+5.0
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
The game features challenging combat requiring skillful combos, timing, and mastery of different characters, with…
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+5.0
Flywrench
Game demands high skill, tight controls, and mastery of complex mechanics with immediate feedback and challenge…
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+5.0
NanoApostle
High skill ceiling with challenging bosses requiring learning attack patterns, precise parrying, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Rogue
The game is known for its high difficulty and skill-based survival, requiring mastery of mechanics and strategic…
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+5.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
The game features a steep learning curve with complex controls and mechanics rewarding skill mastery and strategic play.
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+5.0
Card Shark
Game requires mastering complex, precise card tricks with timing, memory, and dexterity; clear skill progression and…
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+5.0
FIGHT KNIGHT
Combat is skill-based with timing, parrying, and strategy; players learn enemy patterns and improve over time.
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+5.0
Quake Live
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, movement mechanics, and map control; players report steep learning curve…
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+5.0
Ratz Instagib
High skill ceiling with emphasis on precision aiming, reflexes, and movement mastery; players report improvement and…
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+5.0
SchoolBoy Runaway
The game is described as very challenging, requiring skill, strategy, and learning from failures to improve performance.
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