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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
Frosthaven
The game is described as challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skillful play and mastery of complex…
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
High skill ceiling with realistic flight and damage models, challenging AI, and detailed cockpit management requiring…
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+5.0
BattleCON: Online
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, requiring mastery of many characters and strategic decision-making.
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+5.0
X-Plane 10 Global - 64 Bit
High skill ceiling with realistic flight dynamics requiring learning and mastery; trial and error learning emphasized.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy X
The Conditional Turn-Based Battle system rewards strategic planning and skillful execution, with meaningful feedback…
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+4.0
Metroid Prime
The game challenges players with tactical combat, puzzle-solving, and platforming that require skill and mastery of…
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+5.0
Rogue's Tale
High skill ceiling with learning mechanics, tactics, and overcoming punishing challenges; player effectiveness grows…
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+4.0
Persona 5
The game offers challenging turn-based combat with strategic depth, skillful exploitation of enemy weaknesses, and…
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+5.0
Rencounter
The game is challenging, requiring skillful tactical combat, resource management, and strategic planning to progress.
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+5.0
Tower! Simulator 3
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of ATC phraseology and multitasking skills to…
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+4.0
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
The game offers deep tactical combat with complex mechanics and character customization that reward skillful play and…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The game challenges players with complex dungeons, puzzles, and combat requiring skill and mastery of mechanics like…
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+4.0
Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn
Combat is tactical and challenging, requiring skillful party management, spell preparation, and strategic thinking.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The game requires strategic thinking, skillful planning, and mastery of complex job and ability systems.
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+4.0
Persona 3
Combat requires strategic exploitation of enemy weaknesses and persona management; social link progression and stat…
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+4.0
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
The game features skill-based combat with weapon upgrades, experience progression, and increasingly challenging enemies…
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
The game challenges players to master complex strategy, diplomacy, and resource management with skill-based outcomes.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
The game challenges players with complex strategic planning, managing multiple systems, and adapting to evolving game…
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+4.0
Fallout: New Vegas
The game offers complex RPG mechanics, skill checks, and strategic combat requiring player skill and decision-making…
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+4.0
Chaos Zero Nightmare
The game offers deep strategic combat with complex mechanics, skillful deck management, and meaningful feedback on…
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+4.0
Project Zomboid
The game requires mastering complex survival mechanics, combat tactics, crafting, and resource management, providing a…
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+4.0
Kenshi
Game features skill-based progression requiring players to learn and improve through repeated attempts and mastery of…
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+4.0
Grim Dawn
Game offers challenging combat, complex character progression, and requires skillful build optimization and tactical…
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Skill-based combat and character progression require learning and mastery; players feel effective as they improve their…
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