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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Focused on growth
Games where growth stands out from the other motivations.
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Middle-earth™: Shadow of Mordor™
Skill trees, ability unlocks, and progression through Nemesis system provide learning and development.
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+4.0
Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight
Players improve skills, learn boss patterns, and develop strategies through repeated play.
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+4.0
Myst III: Exile
Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle logic throughout gameplay.
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+4.0
Nameless ~The one thing you must recall~
Character development and personal growth themes are central to the story and player experience.
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+4.0
Octogeddon
Progression through learning enemy patterns, upgrading weapons, and improving skills over repeated runs.
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+4.0
Overclocked
Players develop skills and improve performance through repeated practice and learning complex mechanics.
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+4.0
PIPE by BMX Streets
Players develop skills over time mastering controls and tricks; learning is a key part of the experience.
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+4.0
POPGOES Arcade
Players develop skills, learn battle mechanics, and improve through progression and achievement hunting.
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+4.0
Race for the Galaxy
Players improve skills over time learning complex mechanics and strategies.
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+4.0
Relic Hunters Zero: Remix
Progression system with unlocks, relics, and skill development encourages learning and improvement
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+4.0
Riven
Players develop puzzle-solving skills, learn new languages and number systems, and improve observation.
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+4.0
Royal Alchemist
Players develop skills in stat management, strategy, and story understanding through repeated play.
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+4.0
SC2VN - The eSports Visual Novel
Focus on personal development, overcoming challenges, and learning about eSports and StarCraft.
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+4.0
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Players develop skills in aiming, movement, and tactical prioritization.
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+4.0
Shardpunk
Players develop skills, unlock characters, and improve weapons over time.
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+4.0
Skelly Selest
Players improve skills over time, learning enemy patterns and mastering controls.
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+4.0
Slipways
Players develop skills in optimization, planning, and strategic thinking through repeated play and learning.
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+4.0
Sokobond
Players develop spatial reasoning and puzzle-solving skills; chemistry facts provide some educational growth.
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+4.0
SteamWorld Heist II
Skill acquisition via leveling classes, unlocking abilities, and improving crew and submarine.
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+4.0
Stranded with You
Players develop skills, stats, and relationship levels, showing clear learning and personal development.
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+4.0
Swords 'n Magic and Stuff
Skill leveling, crafting progression, and questing provide learning and development.
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+4.0
The Desolate Hope
Players develop skills and knowledge of complex combat and game systems.
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+4.0
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
Encourages personal reflection, understanding of self, and philosophical insight.
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+4.0
There Are No Orcs
Progression through unlocking commanders, gear, and difficulty levels supports learning and mastery.
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