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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Less relaxation
High growth scores, with relaxation at +0 or below.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Growth affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Steel Assault
Strong emphasis on learning enemy patterns, mastering controls, and improving skill to progress.
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+5.0
Mech Engineer
Strong focus on learning complex systems, improving mech designs, pilot skills, and strategic planning.
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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
Slave Zero X
Steep learning curve with skill acquisition, combo mastery, and tactical understanding required for progression.
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+5.0
TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge
Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal improvement through practice and mastering physics.
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+5.0
Frosthaven
Players learn complex mechanics, improve skills, and develop characters and outpost over time.
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+5.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: Cliffs of Dover Blitz Edition
Steep learning curve with continuous skill development in flying, combat tactics, and aircraft systems.
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+5.0
Wulin Chess
Heavy emphasis on character progression, skill development, and strategic learning.
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+5.0
BattleCON: Online
Steep learning curve with ongoing skill development and mastery of complex mechanics.
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+5.0
The Manga Works
Strong focus on skill development, learning combos, and improving manga quality over time.
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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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+5.0
Rencounter
Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, improving skills, and character development through progression.
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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
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Players develop strategic skills, learn unit roles, and improve through repeated play and challenges.
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+4.0
Oxide: Survival Island
Players learn survival skills, crafting, combat, and base building progressively.
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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
Cooking Fever
Players develop skills in time management, multitasking, and strategy as they progress through increasingly difficult…
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+4.0
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Players develop skills through repeated attempts, learning enemy patterns, and unlocking abilities.
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+4.0
Jak II
Players develop skills in platforming, combat, and driving; progression through missions and upgrades supports learning.
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+4.0
Moto x3m
Players develop skills in timing, balance, and stunt execution, showing clear learning and mastery progression.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask
Players learn NPC schedules, puzzle solutions, and time management, fostering skill development and knowledge…
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+4.0
Don't Starve
Players develop skills, knowledge, and unlock new characters through experience and repeated play.
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+4.0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Players develop skills in micromanagement, strategy, and multitasking; campaign teaches mechanics progressively.
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