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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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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Legendary Tales
Combat requires skillful parrying, timing, and learning enemy patterns; progression and skill trees enhance feeling of…
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+5.0
Civil War II
The game has a steep learning curve and rewards mastery of complex mechanics, reflecting high competence motivation.
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+5.0
Dungeon Warfare 3
The game demands skillful planning, puzzle-like problem solving, and mastery of complex mechanics with clear feedback…
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+5.0
Egging On
The game is highly skill-based with challenging physics and platforming requiring precision, timing, and mastery.
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+5.0
Distant Worlds: Universe
The game demands mastering complex systems, ship design, logistics, and strategic decision-making, providing strong…
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+5.0
TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
Steep learning curve with realistic physics that reward skill mastery and precise control; players report satisfaction…
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+4.0
Super Metroid
The game offers challenging platforming, combat, and puzzle-solving that require skill mastery and provide satisfying…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The game features challenging puzzles and boss fights that require skill and strategic use of items, rewarding mastery.
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+5.0
Aeterna Noctis
The game is highly challenging with precise platforming, difficult combat and bosses, requiring mastery of mechanics…
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+5.0
Has-Been Heroes
High skill ceiling with complex tactical combat requiring planning, timing, and resource management.
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+5.0
Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!
The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and offers a steep learning curve rewarding player improvement and…
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+5.0
Steel Assault
High skill ceiling with challenging boss fights and hardcore arcade modes requiring mastery and practice.
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+5.0
Mech Engineer
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, overcoming difficult challenges, and learning through trial and error…
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+5.0
Ymir
Game is complex, challenging, and requires skillful management of economy, diplomacy, and warfare with steep learning…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis V
The game demands mastering complex mechanics, strategic planning, and overcoming a steep learning curve, rewarding…
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+5.0
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
High skill requirement in naval and land combat; complex mechanics and progression; players report steep learning curve.
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+5.0
Tales of Rein Ravine
The game emphasizes mastering complex riding controls and lessons, rewarding skill development and technical challenge.
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+4.0
Seekl
The game challenges players with progressively complex SQL puzzles requiring skill and reasoning, providing feedback…
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+5.0
Punch A Bunch
The game is skill-based with a steep learning curve, rewarding mastery of controls and strategy against challenging AI…
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+5.0
Slave Zero X
High skill ceiling with complex combo system, parrying, meter management, and challenging enemy encounters requiring…
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+5.0
STORROR Parkour Pro
The game has a steep learning curve with a high skill ceiling; players feel rewarded by mastering complex parkour moves…
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+5.0
Prosperous Universe
The game requires mastering complex economic systems, production chains, and market dynamics, with skillful planning…
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+5.0
Swords of Gurrah
Combat is skill-based, requiring mastery of unique weapon mechanics, timing, and strategy with clear feedback.
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+5.0
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
High skill ceiling with challenging physics and realistic bike handling requiring practice and mastery; players report…
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