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Competence

Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)

+4 to +5 affinity

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Newer releases, in the order selected for this motivation.

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+5 Competence affinity
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+4.0

AETHERIS

2023 · 80/100

The game features challenging tactical turn-based combat requiring planning, skillful use of abilities, and resource…
+5.0

Football Manager 2024

2023 · 91/100

The game offers deep strategic challenges, requiring skill in tactics, scouting, and management with meaningful…
+5.0

Hans

2023 · 86/100

The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful control and mastery of difficult physics-based mechanics, with…
+4.0

Racine

2023 · 71/100

The game requires skillful timing of card play to parry attacks and manage resources, with a challenging difficulty…
+4.0

Cards and Castles 2

2023 · 80/100

Game offers challenging strategic gameplay with tactical board positioning and deckbuilding depth, rewarding skill and…
+4.0

Logic Town

2023 · 92/100

The game offers a range of puzzle difficulties, tests logical deduction skills, and provides feedback on mistakes…
+4.0

STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R

2023 · 93/100

Game offers deep skill systems, crafting, and combat mastery with feedback and challenges, rewarding player…
+4.0

RoboCop: Rogue City

2023 · 87/100

Combat requires skillful shooting, use of abilities, and strategic upgrades; players receive feedback and progression…
+4.0

The Iron Oath

2023 · 77/100

Combat is tactical and challenging with skill trees and ability management; players feel effective overcoming strategic…
+4.0

For The King II

2023 · 71/100

Players feel effective as they learn to manage combat mechanics and character builds.
+4.0

Alien Hominid HD

2023 · 95/100

The game is challenging and requires skill, focus, and persistence to progress, with players reporting satisfaction in…
+4.0

Alien Hominid Invasion

2023 · 89/100

The game is challenging with a high skill ceiling, requiring dodging, aiming, and strategic build choices; players…
+4.0

Headbangers: Rhythm Royale

2023 · 70/100

Game challenges players with rhythm, memorization, and reaction mini-games requiring skill and improvement.

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Explore different sides of competence, grouped by what players enjoy.

Play style 01 The game offers challenging puzzles that require skillful problem solving and provide satisfying feedback on progress. Play style 02 Game is challenging, requires skill mastery, timing, and precision to complete levels and challenges. Play style 03 The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful planning and mastery of complex mechanics, rewarding player effectiveness. Play style 04 High skill ceiling with challenging movement and combat; players improve times and master mechanics. Play style 05 The game challenges players with complex strategic and tactical decisions, including managing resources, combat, and diplomacy, rewarding skillful play. Play style 06 The game has a steep learning curve, requires skillful management of limited skill uses, strategic planning, and mastery of complex mechanics.

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Competence + Growth A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game. Competence + Strategy A strong dose of competence and strategy in the same game. Competence + Thrill A strong dose of competence and thrill in the same game. Less relaxation High competence scores, with relaxation at +0 or below. Less story High competence scores, with story at +0 or below.