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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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+4.0
Astro Prospector
The game provides skill-based bullet hell challenges with rewarding feedback and progression.
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+4.0
Gunner, HEAT, PC!
Challenging tank simulation with realistic ballistics, damage modeling, and skill-based aiming and firing
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+4.0
Level Devil
The game challenges players with difficult, unpredictable platforming and requires skill, patience, and learning from…
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+4.0
The Operator
Engages players in challenging puzzles and detective work that require skillful analysis and problem solving.
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+4.0
Timberman VS
Game demands quick reflexes and timing, with a well-balanced difficulty curve and skill-based scoring encouraging…
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+4.0
DEAD LETTER DEPT.
Typing skill and accuracy are important, with feedback on WPM and accuracy; gameplay challenges increase with…
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+4.0
EverStopped
Game requires skillful aiming, timing, and reflexes with a clear challenge and progression through improving scores.
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+4.0
Ex-Zodiac
Challenging gameplay with skill-based shooting, dodging, and boss fights; players strive for high scores and S ranks.
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+4.0
東方催狐譚 ~ Servants of Harvest Wish
The game offers challenging bullet hell gameplay with skill-based dodging and resource management, rewarding player…
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+4.0
Slaughter Horse 2
The game challenges players to master complex mechanics, strategic planning, and information management to succeed.
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+4.0
Super Mario 64 FPS
High skill ceiling due to speedrunning challenges, glitches exploitation, and precise movement/shooting mechanics.
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+4.0
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
The game rewards skillful play, with a high learning curve especially on harder difficulties and puzzle-like stage…
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+4.0
Utopia Must Fall
Game requires skillful aiming, prioritization, and strategic upgrade choices to survive increasingly difficult waves.
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+4.0
Vanquish
The game challenges players with fast-paced combat requiring skillful aiming, timing, and mastery of unique mechanics…
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+4.0
Echoes+
Game challenges players with increasing difficulty, skill-based twin-stick shooting, and leaderboard competition.
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+4.0
Mortal Kombat X
The game features a high skill ceiling with complex combos, frame data options, and challenging AI, rewarding mastery…
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+4.0
Prodeus
Gameplay requires skillful shooting, weapon management, and map navigation; difficulty levels and leaderboards provide…
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+4.0
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Game requires skillful coordination, managing complex ship systems, and tactical combat, with meaningful feedback and…
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+4.0
RUINER
Challenging combat requiring skillful dodging, aiming, and tactical use of abilities; punishing difficulty encourages…
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+4.0
Blind Drive
Game challenges player reflexes and auditory perception with increasing difficulty and precise timing requirements.
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+4.0
I'm on Observation Duty 6
The game challenges players to spot subtle anomalies, improve observation skills, and master reporting mechanics with…
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+4.0
Nazi Zombies
The game challenges players with escalating zombie waves requiring skillful shooting, stamina management, and teamwork…
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+4.0
Overload Playable Teaser 3.0
The game challenges players with complex navigation, intense combat, and smart AI enemies requiring skillful play and…
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+4.0
Primordialis
The game is challenging and requires skillful experimentation and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding players who…
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