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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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FOUNTAINS
Combat is challenging and skill-based, requiring learning boss patterns and precise timing, with satisfying feedback on…
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+5.0
Gridiron
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics such as aiming throws, catching, blocking, and teamwork; players report…
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+5.0
A Bastard's Tale
High skill ceiling with challenging combat requiring precise timing, reflexes, and pattern recognition; players improve…
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+5.0
Dropzone
High skill ceiling with multitasking control of three rigs, micro-management, and strategic decision-making emphasized.
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+5.0
Penarium
High difficulty platforming requiring quick reflexes, skillful timing, and mastery of traps; players report feeling…
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+5.0
Pix the Cat
High skill ceiling with precise timing, fast reflexes, and memorization required for high scores and combo maintenance.
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+5.0
Wings of Vi
Game demands high skill, precision, and mastery of mechanics; players repeatedly practice and improve to overcome…
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+5.0
Driving Is Hard
The game is highly skill-based with challenging physics and platforming requiring mastery and precision.
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+5.0
PsiloSybil
Game demands high skill, precise timing, and mastery of mechanics; players report hundreds of deaths per level and…
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+5.0
Vector 36
High skill ceiling with steep learning curve; mastering controls and physics is challenging and rewarding.
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+5.0
DarkMaus
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, precise timing, and strategic stamina management; players feel rewarded for…
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+5.0
Piggy Poggy Pog
The game is highly challenging with precise platforming, punishing difficulty, and requires mastery of complex…
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+5.0
Redie
The game demands high skill, precision aiming, fast reflexes, and tactical thinking, with punishing difficulty and…
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+5.0
Rushdown Revolt
High skill ceiling with complex combos, fast-paced gameplay, and rewarding mastery; players report feeling improvement…
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+5.0
Dungeon Escape
The game is highly skill-based with challenging levels that require mastery of precise controls and timing.
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+5.0
Kung Fu Strike - The Warrior's Rise
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses; players feel effective when mastering combos and counters.
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+5.0
Squad 44
High skill ceiling with realistic ballistics, vehicle mechanics, and tactical gameplay requiring communication and…
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+5.0
Ms. Splosion Man
The game is challenging and requires precise timing, reflexes, and skill mastery, with frequent feedback and difficulty…
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+5.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
The game demands high skill, strategic thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness and…
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+5.0
Street Fighter V
High skill ceiling with complex combos, timing, and strategic depth; players improve through practice and learning…
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+5.0
7,62 Hard Life
High skill and tactical challenge with complex inventory management, weapon maintenance, and demanding combat mechanics…
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+5.0
Battle Talent
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, boss fights, parrying mechanics, and enemy AI requiring mastery and…
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+5.0
DESYNC
High skill ceiling with challenging enemies and bosses requiring mastery of movement, combos, and situational awareness.
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+5.0
OlliOlli
High skill ceiling with challenging timing and precision required; players improve through practice and mastery.
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