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Competence
Feeling effective and skillful (e.g. overcoming challenges, mastering mechanics)
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Games where competence stands out from the other motivations.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Cogs
Challenging puzzles with increasing difficulty and skill tests in timing and move efficiency.
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+4.0
Colt Canyon
High skill ceiling with challenging combat, requiring mastery of gunplay, stealth, and resource management.
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+5.0
Dark Deception
Game is challenging with a high skill ceiling; players must master mechanics, timing, and strategies to overcome…
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ II
High skill requirement with challenging combat, boss fights, and learning enemy patterns.
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+5.0
DDNet
The game features a very high skill ceiling, requiring mastery of complex mechanics like hooking and hammer flying…
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+4.0
Deadshot
Games require skillful aiming, reflexes, and strategic positioning; progression systems reward mastery and improvement.
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+5.0
Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
High difficulty and challenging AI require skillful planning and execution; players receive clear feedback on success…
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+4.0
Diary of Lucie
High skill ceiling with challenging bullet hell dodging, stamina management, and precise inputs rewarded.
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+4.0
Dimhaven - The Lost Source
Puzzles are challenging, require logic, math, and critical thinking, with a good balance of difficulty and rewarding…
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+5.0
Disgaea 5 Complete
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic combat, and deep character/item progression systems.
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+5.0
Dustforce DX
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics and precise execution, rewarding skill and improvement.
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+4.0
EMPTY SHELL
Game is challenging with skill-based combat, dodging, and resource management; players report rewarding mastery and…
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+5.0
Europa Universalis IV
High skill ceiling with complex mechanics, strategic planning, and learning curve requiring mastery of many systems.
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+4.0
Faces of War
The game is challenging, requiring skillful micro-management, tactical thinking, and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+4.0
Fine Sweeper
The game features increasing difficulty levels, achievements, and leaderboards that challenge players to improve their…
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+4.0
First Person Tennis - The Real Tennis Simulator
The game rewards skillful strokes, timing, and positioning with realistic physics and challenging AI, especially in…
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+4.0
Flick Shot Rogues
The game demands skillful aiming, precise flicking mechanics, strategic positioning, and mastering character abilities…
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+4.0
Grass Cutter - Mutated Lawns
Game requires skillful reflexes, strategic planning, and pattern recognition, with a steep learning curve and…
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE-
The game rewards skillful play, offers deep mechanics, and provides extensive tutorials and training modes to improve…
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+4.0
Gun Wings
The game is challenging, especially on higher difficulties, requiring skillful dodging and mastery of mechanics; core…
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+4.0
Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era
Players can feel effective through skill mastery and hero progression.
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+5.0
HighFleet
The game demands mastery of complex mechanics, skillful piloting, and strategic planning with clear feedback on…
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+4.0
Iris and the Giant
The game offers challenging tactical combat requiring skillful deck and resource management, with a learning curve and…
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+4.0
Jump Off The Bridge
The game is challenging and requires skill and precision, rewarding mastery and perseverance.
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