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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
VRC PRO
The game demands skillful driving, precise control, and mastery of complex tuning parameters, with feedback through…
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+5.0
Wildfrost
The game is challenging and punishing, rewarding skillful play, strategic thinking, and mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
Wrench
The game demands skillful, precise actions such as torqueing bolts correctly and complex assembly, with clear feedback.
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+5.0
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
Steep learning curve and complex mechanics require skillful play, tactical positioning, and mastery of mech…
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+5.0
Blazing Aries
Challenging combat with skill-based combos, parrying, and boss patterns requiring mastery and learning.
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+5.0
Kreedz Climbing
High skill ceiling with challenging movement mechanics requiring dexterity and practice; players report long learning…
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+5.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
High skill ceiling with realistic flight physics, complex controls, and challenges; players report learning and…
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+5.0
Remnants of Naezith
The game is skill-based with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of complex mechanics and precision to improve…
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+5.0
Rift Wizard 3
The game is challenging and demands skillful play, strategic planning, and learning from failures to progress.
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+5.0
The Wonderful 101: Remastered
The game has a high skill ceiling with deep combat mechanics, rewarding mastery, combo execution, and strategic use of…
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+5.0
Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop
The game emphasizes skill acquisition, learning complex modules, and mastering repairs with increasing difficulty and…
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+5.0
Garlic
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, requiring mastery of mechanics and precise timing.
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+5.0
America's Army: Proving Grounds
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, tactical team coordination, and punishing mechanics that reward mastery and…
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+5.0
Desktop Dungeons
High skill and strategic planning required to succeed; players learn from mistakes and optimize moves.
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+5.0
IOSoccer
Steep learning curve and high skill ceiling; players feel rewarded by mastering complex controls and gameplay mechanics.
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+5.0
Sword of the Stars: The Pit
High difficulty requiring skillful play, strategic resource and inventory management, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
Trackmania
High skill ceiling with emphasis on improving times, mastering mechanics, and competing on leaderboards.
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+5.0
Nioh: Complete Edition
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful combat, stamina management, and mastery of…
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+5.0
Trials 2: Second Edition
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and difficult tracks that reward mastery and precision.
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+5.0
ADOM (Ancient Domains Of Mystery)
The game is highly challenging with complex mechanics requiring skill, learning, and mastery.
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+5.0
Catacomb Kids
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, platforming, and strategic use of environment; players improve through…
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+5.0
DinoSystem
The game is challenging with complex survival mechanics requiring skillful management of resources and environment.
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+5.0
Erannorth Chronicles
The game features a steep learning curve with complex mechanics and requires skillful deckbuilding and tactical combat…
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+5.0
Just Xiangqi
The game emphasizes skill development through tutorials, puzzles, career progression, and challenging AI opponents…
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