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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game.
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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
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
Iso Racer
High skill ceiling with demanding physics and drifting mechanics requiring mastery and precision driving.
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+5.0
Elypse
High skill ceiling with challenging platforming and combat requiring mastery of mechanics and precision.
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+5.0
Raptor: Call of The Shadows - 2015 Edition
Game requires skillful hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and mastery of upgrade and weapon systems to progress.
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+5.0
Lumione
Highly challenging precision platforming requiring skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
There Is No Light: Enhanced Edition
The game is challenging with demanding combat and boss fights requiring skill, timing, and learning enemy patterns.
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+5.0
63 Days
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful planning, precise execution, and mastery of complex stealth and…
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+5.0
Secret Ponchos
High skill ceiling with emphasis on aiming, reflexes, combos, and tactical positioning; players report mastering…
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+4.0
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Combat and platforming require skillful aiming, timing, and tactical decisions; enemy AI is challenging and varied…
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Game challenges players with skillful shooting, teamwork, and strategy; learning curve from easy to expert modes…
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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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+4.0
God of War II
Combat requires skillful combos, timing, and use of magic; boss fights demand tactical awareness; puzzles and…
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+4.0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The game offers a steep learning curve with skill-based mechanics like drifting, mini-turbo, and item management; time…
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+4.0
SSX Tricky
The game offers a rewarding skill progression system with challenging courses and complex trick mechanics requiring…
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+4.0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Combat and stealth require skillful tactics and quick thinking; platforming and puzzle solving provide varied…
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+4.0
RimWorld
The game involves overcoming complex challenges, managing resources, combat, and adapting to random events requiring…
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+4.0
Balatro
Game offers skill-based challenges with strategic deckbuilding, planning, and adapting to RNG; mastery improves…
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+4.0
Deep Rock Galactic
The game offers skill-based combat, strategic teamwork, and progression systems with upgrades and overclocks that…
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+4.0
Don't Starve Together
Game requires learning mechanics, mastering combat and survival skills, and provides feedback through repeated attempts…
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
The game features challenging combat mechanics and strategic management that reward skill and mastery.
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+4.0
Subnautica
The game challenges players with survival mechanics, resource management, and overcoming environmental hazards…
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+4.0
Battlefield 1942
The game offers skill-based vehicle control, class roles, and strategic objectives that challenge player effectiveness.
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+4.0
Don't Starve
The game is challenging with a steep learning curve requiring skillful resource management, combat, and planning…
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