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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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+4.0
s.p.l.i.t
The game challenges players to learn and use real DOS-like commands and solve puzzles, providing feedback and requiring…
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+4.0
112 Operator
The game challenges players with complex multitasking, strategic planning, and managing multiple incidents under…
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+4.0
Call of Duty®: Black Ops II
Gameplay requires skillful aiming, strategic use of perks and scorestreaks, and mastering multiplayer mechanics.
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+4.0
Diplomacy is Not an Option: Shareware
Game challenges players with complex resource and army management, requiring skillful strategic planning and execution.
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+4.0
DOOM: The Dark Ages
The game offers satisfying combat mechanics with skill-based parrying, weapon mastery, and challenging enemies…
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+4.0
Dunjungle
The game is challenging with skill-based dodging and combat; players improve through learning enemy patterns and…
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+4.0
FISHGUN
Game offers challenging combat and movement mechanics with skill-based dodging, weapon combos, and boss fights…
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+4.0
Metel - Horror Escape
The game challenges players with puzzles, stealth mechanics, and time pressure requiring skillful execution and careful…
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+4.0
Paunch
The game involves skillful aiming and timing in combat, with players mastering mechanics and competing in tournaments.
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+4.0
That's not my Neighbor
Game requires attention to detail, memory, and deduction skills to identify doppelgangers and avoid mistakes, with…
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+4.0
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
The game features a high skill ceiling with challenging combat mechanics, requiring mastery of blocking, dodging, and…
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+4.0
8Bit Fiesta - The Drinking Game
Game is challenging with fast-paced mini-games requiring skill and precision; players report dying frequently and…
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+4.0
Day of Defeat
High skill ceiling with recoil control, map knowledge, and team coordination required; gameplay punishes mistakes.
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+4.0
Intruder
High skill ceiling with emphasis on map knowledge, communication, tactical movement, and mastering gadgets; players…
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+4.0
Ring of Pain
The game is challenging and rewards skillful play, learning enemy behaviors, and strategic decision-making.
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+4.0
SUPERVIVE
High skill ceiling with movement-based combat, skill expression, and strategic teamplay; players report rewarding…
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+4.0
House of Necrosis
The game challenges players with difficult bosses, strategic combat, and resource management, rewarding skillful play…
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+4.0
Hyper Jam
Game is easy to learn but hard to master with skill-based combat, parrying, and strategic perk selection providing a…
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+4.0
Spirits Abyss
The game features challenging gameplay requiring skillful platforming, combat, and strategic use of items, with a steep…
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+4.0
Dig or Die
Game requires skillful resource management, building with physics constraints, and combat tactics.
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+4.0
Intravenous
The game demands skillful stealth, tactical planning, and precise combat; AI is challenging and punishing, rewarding…
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+4.0
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution
Game challenges players with large hordes of enemies, boss fights, and requires skillful movement and weapon choice.
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+4.0
Sky Rogue
Challenging combat requiring skillful flying, aiming, and tactical decision-making.
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+4.0
Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator
The game challenges players with quick decision-making, memory, and managing complex market interactions under time…
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