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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Growth + Continuation
A strong dose of growth and continuation in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Growth affinity
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+5.0
Heroes of Steel RPG
Players develop characters through leveling, skill allocation, and tactical learning over many hours.
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+5.0
Incremental Epic Hero 2
Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving skills, and personal development through complex systems.
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+5.0
FortressCraft Evolved!
Strong learning curve with ongoing skill acquisition and personal development in automation and survival.
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+5.0
Wurm Unlimited
Strong emphasis on learning and skill development through repeated practice and mastery of complex systems.
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+5.0
Card Survival: Fantasy Forest
Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over repeated playthroughs.
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+5.0
Europa Universalis V
Players develop skills, knowledge, and mastery over complex systems, with a strong emphasis on learning and personal…
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+5.0
Idle Skilling
Strong focus on learning game mechanics, skill progression, and personal improvement over long play.
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+5.0
Sea Dogs: To Each His Own
Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and improve over long play sessions.
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+5.0
X3: Reunion
Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop their empire over time, reflecting personal growth.
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+5.0
Prosperous Universe
Players experience ongoing learning and personal development in economic strategy, planning, and market understanding.
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+5.0
Rogue's Tale
Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving skill, and unlocking permanent bonuses.
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Players improve skills, learn tactics, and develop teamwork over time; learning is integral to progression.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and strategic management, with clear progression and learning opportunities.
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+4.0
Stardew Valley
Players develop skills, knowledge, and personal progress through gameplay and social interactions.
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+4.0
Burnout 3: Takedown
Progression through unlocking cars, events, and mastering skills provides a strong sense of learning and personal…
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+4.0
Terraria
Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression through learning and practice.
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+4.0
Mass Effect Trilogy
Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and experience character and narrative growth over the trilogy.
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+4.0
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Players develop skills, level up, and expand their trucking empire, reflecting learning and personal development.
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+4.0
RimWorld
Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over time; high learning curve and personal…
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+4.0
Balatro
Players develop strategic thinking, poker knowledge, and skill over time; learning is rewarded.
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+4.0
BeamNG.drive
Players develop driving skills, mechanical knowledge, and understanding of physics over time.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players develop skills, knowledge, and character progression through gameplay and learning combat mechanics.
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+4.0
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Players develop strategic thinking, multitasking skills, and game knowledge through campaigns and multiplayer.
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+4.0
Pokémon Pokopia
Players learn new abilities, crafting recipes, and strategies for habitat building and resource management over time.
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