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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Less fantasy
High growth scores, with fantasy at +0 or below.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Growth affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Pro Evolution Soccer
Players develop skills, learn tactics, and improve through gameplay and management modes.
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+4.0
shapez
Players develop skills in logistics, planning, and problem solving as they progress.
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+4.0
Steam Engine Simulator
Players learn about steam engine operation and develop understanding through gameplay and experimentation.
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+4.0
Insurgency
Players develop skills over time; learning maps, weapon handling, and tactics is essential for success.
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+4.0
Bills Must Be Paid
Players experience clear progression through upgrades, prestige, and skill acquisition.
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+4.0
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
Players develop communication skills, memory, and puzzle-solving abilities over time.
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+4.0
Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
Players learn complex mechanics, improve strategic skills, and develop knowledge about history and game systems over…
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+4.0
Chef Showdown
Progression through leveling recipes and improving culinary skills supports learning and personal development.
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+4.0
FIFA Soccer 12
Players develop skills in tactical defending, dribbling, and team management; career mode supports long-term…
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+4.0
Murders on the Yangtze River
Players develop deductive reasoning skills and learn historical and forensic knowledge
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+4.0
Nodebuster
Players experience clear progression through skill trees and upgrades, learning effective strategies to advance.
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+4.0
Farming Simulator 22
Players develop farming skills, knowledge of agriculture, and management abilities over time.
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+4.0
Aviassembly
Players learn about plane building, aerodynamics, and progressively unlock new parts and technologies.
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+4.0
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Players develop tactical skills, learn mission planning, and improve execution; progression through experience and…
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+4.0
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Players develop skills in strategy, tactics, and management over long campaigns.
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+4.0
PC Building Simulator
Strong learning component; players develop knowledge and skills in PC building and troubleshooting.
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+4.0
OpenTTD
Players develop skills in logistics, management, and problem solving over time.
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+4.0
Redmatch 2
Players develop aiming skills, movement mastery, and learn game mechanics over time.
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+4.0
Hexcells
Players develop logical reasoning skills and puzzle-solving strategies.
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+4.0
LYNE
Players develop problem-solving skills and improve with practice over many puzzles.
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+4.0
PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+
Players develop skills in speed, reflexes, and pattern recognition to improve scores.
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+4.0
Scritchy Scratchy
Players experience learning and personal development through mastering mechanics and optimizing progression.
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+4.0
The Roottrees are Dead
Players develop deductive reasoning, research skills, and knowledge accumulation through progressively challenging…
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+4.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Steep learning curve with skill development in tactics, controls, and teamwork.
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