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Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
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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
Idate: Online Interactive Dating
The game requires skillful rhythm-based dance battles with high APM and precision, rewarding mastery and technical…
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+4.0
Five Nights at Frickbear's 3
The game challenges players with strategic resource management, pattern recognition, and skillful multitasking…
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+4.0
Identity V
Gameplay demands skill in movement, timing, strategy, and dexterity, with a steep learning curve and mastery of…
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+4.0
StarTropics
The game challenges players with difficult puzzles, strategic combat, and pattern memorization, requiring skill and…
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+4.0
Resident Evil Requiem
The game offers skill-based combat, resource management, and puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge and feedback…
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+4.0
Muck
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve, requiring skill to survive, fight bosses, and optimize progression.
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+4.0
DOOM + DOOM II
High skill required especially on harder difficulties; players overcome challenging enemies and complex levels.
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+4.0
Duck Game
High skill ceiling with complex weapon mechanics and fast-paced gameplay requiring quick reflexes and strategic…
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead
Game challenges players with dynamic AI, requiring skillful shooting, teamwork, and survival tactics, especially on…
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+4.0
Noita
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics and emergent gameplay; players learn through repeated failure and…
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+4.0
Frostpunk
The game challenges players with complex resource management, strategic planning, and balancing multiple survival…
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+4.0
BOMBANANA!
The game challenges players to solve complex puzzles under time pressure, requiring skillful communication and…
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+4.0
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
The game challenges players with difficult night survival mechanics, strategic resource management, and mastering…
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+4.0
PlateUp!
The game offers a challenging skill curve with complex multitasking, optimization, and progression that rewards mastery.
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+4.0
Call of Duty: Warzone
High skill ceiling with emphasis on gunplay, positioning, and tactical decision-making; steep learning curve noted.
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+4.0
Barotrauma
The game rewards skillful teamwork, technical knowledge, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+4.0
DUSK
The game offers challenging combat, skillful movement (bunny hopping), and requires mastery of level layouts and enemy…
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+4.0
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
Game requires skillful micro and macro management, tactical decision-making, and adapting to opponents' strategies.
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+4.0
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
The game challenges players with aiming mechanics, strategic enemy targeting, boss fights, and resource management…
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+4.0
Darkest Dungeon®
The game demands skillful planning, resource management, and tactical combat; players learn from failures and improve.
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+4.0
SpeedRunners
Game rewards skillful play, mastery of mechanics, and map knowledge; players improve through practice and strategy.
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 (2009)
The game offers significant skill challenges especially in multiplayer and veteran difficulty; players receive feedback…
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+4.0
Five Nights at Freddy's
The game requires skillful timing, observation, and resource management to survive increasing difficulty nights…
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