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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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+4.0
Akane
Skill development and learning required to master combat and complete challenges.
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+4.0
KUNKUN Defender
Players develop skills, unlock upgrades, and improve performance through repeated play and learning.
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+4.0
The Cat Lady
Narrative and character development focus on personal growth, overcoming trauma and depression.
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+4.0
The Deadseat
Players develop skills and understanding of mechanics, improve reflexes and strategy through gameplay and challenge…
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+4.0
Touhou Fantasia / 东方梦想曲
Strong emphasis on learning patterns, improving skill, and personal development
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+4.0
Armoured Commander II
Crew members gain experience and skills, and players learn tactical and strategic gameplay over time.
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+4.0
Black Gunner Wukong
Permanent upgrades and skill mastery over runs provide a clear sense of learning and personal development.
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+4.0
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Players develop platforming skills, learn level layouts, and improve speedrunning techniques.
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+4.0
Tibia
Character progression through leveling, skill training, and item acquisition supports personal development.
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+4.0
Who's Lila?
Players learn narrative details, puzzle solutions, and philosophical concepts through gameplay and external research.
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+4.0
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Players develop skills in movement, combat, and puzzle solving, with learning curves noted.
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+4.0
Blood Typers
Players improve typing skills, learn game mechanics, and develop strategies over repeated playthroughs.
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+4.0
Selaco
Players learn enemy patterns, weapon mechanics, and level layouts; upgrades support progression.
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+4.0
Terminus: Zombie Survivors
Players learn skills, unlock classes and traits, and improve through experience and achievements.
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+4.0
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
Players develop skills, learn boss patterns, and improve character stats and equipment through progression.
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+4.0
Bullet Heaven 2
Players develop skill in dodging and mastering patterns; no permanent upgrades, focus on player skill growth.
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+4.0
Cursed 3
Players learn combat mechanics, improve weapon mastery, and develop puzzle-solving skills throughout the game.
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+4.0
Dark Deception
Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve strategies to progress through increasingly difficult levels.
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+4.0
HOLE
Progression through unlocking weapons, upgrades, and skills; players report learning curve and skill development.
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+4.0
Leap up no Justu: Double
Players improve skills through repeated play and learn from failures, showing personal development.
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+4.0
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
Players develop skills in platforming, puzzle solving, and mastering complex controls and commands.
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+4.0
Overcooked
Players develop teamwork, communication, and coordination skills through progressive challenges.
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+4.0
The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile
Players develop skills in fast-paced combat, learn enemy patterns, and improve mastery over weapons and combos.
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+4.0
When the Darkness comes
Encourages personal reflection, emotional growth, and understanding of mental health through narrative and gameplay.
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