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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Thrill
A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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+5.0
Flat Heroes
The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring precise timing, reflexes, and strategy to overcome…
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+5.0
Super Meat Boy 3D
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming, precision controls, and rewarding mastery of mechanics.
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+5.0
Velocibox
The game demands high skill, reflexes, and mastery of complex patterns with clear feedback through progression and…
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+5.0
2XKO
The game offers a high skill ceiling with complex tag combos, advanced mechanics like Fuse systems, and rewarding…
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+5.0
Curse of the Dead Gods
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring mastery of dodging, parrying, stamina management, and enemy…
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+5.0
MORDHAU
Steep learning curve with high skill ceiling; mastery of complex combat mechanics is rewarding.
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+5.0
ScourgeBringer
The game has a steep learning curve and high skill ceiling, rewarding mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Zorbus
High difficulty with complex mechanics, requiring skillful play, strategic planning, and mastery of systems; deaths…
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+5.0
Blazing Chrome
The game is challenging with demanding enemy patterns and boss fights requiring skill mastery and pattern memorization…
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+5.0
Dead Dungeon
The game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of controls, rewarding player improvement and technical challenge.
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+5.0
GuGu Pizza : Delivering Pizza to the Space Station? Boss, this is just not right!
High skill requirement with challenging platforming, momentum control, and pizza balancing mechanics demanding…
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+5.0
Hellsinker.
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring learning and mastery of multiple unique characters and systems.
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+5.0
JUMP KING QUEST
The game demands high skill in precise platforming and challenging combat, with a steep learning curve and rewarding…
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+5.0
Two Strikes
High skill ceiling with emphasis on timing, reads, parrying, and mind games; mastery requires learning character quirks…
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+5.0
Windjammers 2
High skill ceiling with emphasis on player reflexes, strategy, and mastery; players feel their skill limits their…
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+5.0
Day of Infamy
High skill ceiling with realistic gunplay, unforgiving damage, and tactical teamplay requiring map knowledge and…
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+5.0
Krunker
High skill ceiling with advanced movement (bhopping, sliding) and aiming mechanics; players report mastering skills and…
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+5.0
Project Sparrow
High skill ceiling with challenging movement and aiming mechanics; players experience clear feedback and improvement.
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+5.0
PUSS!
High difficulty and skill-based gameplay with challenging levels and bosses requiring mastery and precision.
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+5.0
DeadCore
High skill ceiling with precise platforming, aiming, and timing required; players improve through practice and mastery.
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+5.0
Little Triangle
The game is highly skill-based with challenging platforming, requiring mastery of timing and mechanics; players receive…
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+5.0
Guilty Gear X2 #Reload
The game has a steep learning curve with intricate fighting mechanics, rewarding skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Phoenix Force
High skill requirement to dodge complex bullet patterns and defeat bosses; players receive clear feedback and…
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+5.0
Wayward
The game demands skillful management of resources, crafting, combat, and survival mechanics with clear feedback and…
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