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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Competence + Growth
A strong dose of competence and growth in the same game.
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+5.0
GALAK-Z
Game demands skill mastery, precise controls, and strategic use of environment and upgrades.
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+4.0
Gakuen Idolmaster
The game challenges players with complex deck-building mechanics, strategic stat management, and skillful execution of…
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+5.0
Griefhelm
High skill ceiling with timing-based combat, parrying, ripostes, and advanced techniques requiring mastery.
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+5.0
Jet Gunner
High difficulty with challenging levels and bosses requiring skill, reflexes, and mastery of controls.
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+5.0
Listen to the Wind
High skill ceiling with demanding parry and timing mechanics requiring mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Sherlock Holmes - Nemesis
The game is highly challenging with complex puzzles requiring skill, logic, and knowledge; players receive feedback and…
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+5.0
Squirreltopia
The game is highly challenging, requiring skillful platforming, precise timing, and mastery of momentum mechanics.
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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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+4.0
Super Mario Galaxy 2
The game offers challenging platforming and skill tests with precise controls and a steep difficulty curve for mastery.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The game features challenging puzzles, intricate dungeons, and a refined combat system with hidden sword skills that…
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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
LASERS
The game is highly skill-based with a steep learning curve, requiring mastery of timing, reflexes, and pattern…
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+5.0
Lumione
Highly challenging precision platforming requiring skill mastery and precise execution.
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+5.0
Korea. IL-2 Series
High skill ceiling with realistic flight physics, detailed damage models, and complex controls requiring learning and…
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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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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The game features complex puzzles and challenging dungeons that require skill and problem-solving, rewarding player…
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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
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players face challenging combat, puzzles, and exploration that require skill and strategy, with feedback through…
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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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+4.0
Astro Bot
The game offers skill-based platforming challenges with responsive controls and escalating difficulty, including…
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+5.0
Frozen Cortex
High skill ceiling with deep tactical gameplay and challenging AI requiring mastery.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
The game offers challenging stealth and boss battles requiring skill and strategy, with progression systems providing…
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