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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Games where growth stands out from the other motivations.
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Shape of Dreams
Players develop skills, knowledge of builds, and meta-progression through repeated play and learning.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri™ Planetary Pack
Players develop skills in strategy and learn complex game systems; progression through technology and expansion.
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+4.0
Starbound
Players develop skills, acquire knowledge of game systems, and improve characters and equipment over time.
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+4.0
SYNTHETIK: Arena
Progression systems and skill mastery provide meaningful learning and personal development.
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+4.0
System Shock
Players learn complex mechanics, puzzles, and strategies, developing skills over time.
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+4.0
Tainted Grail: Conquest
Players learn complex mechanics, improve skills, and unlock permanent upgrades through repeated runs.
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+4.0
TAISHO x ALICE episode 3
Players gain understanding of complex story, character motivations, and psychological themes.
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+4.0
The Banner Saga 2
Character development and learning tactical combat skills provide clear opportunities for personal growth.
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+4.0
The Escapists
Players develop skills like strength, speed, and intelligence, and learn crafting and escape techniques.
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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
The Longest Journey
Players develop problem-solving skills and engage with complex narrative themes, fostering personal and intellectual…
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+4.0
Tingus Goose
Players learn mechanics, optimize strategies, and develop skills over time.
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+4.0
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
Players develop skills, knowledge of builds, and character progression over many hours.
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+4.0
Tower Tag
Players develop skills, learn tactics, and improve performance; ranked system and tournaments support growth.
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+4.0
Transport Fever 2
Players learn logistics, supply chain management, and improve strategic thinking over time.
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+4.0
Variables 2
Players develop strategic thinking and mastery over complex mechanics, showing clear learning and skill growth.
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+4.0
Vivid Knight
Players learn game mechanics, improve strategies, and unlock new content and units over time.
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+4.0
Warzone 2100
Players learn complex mechanics, research tech, and improve strategies over time, showing strong personal development.
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+4.0
Wizard And Minion Idle
Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, optimizing strategies, and personal progression over time.
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+4.0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and progress through story and side quests, learning mechanics along the way.
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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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+4.0
Aces & Adventures
Progression through unlocking cards, leveling characters, and improving decks supports learning and development.
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+4.0
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and improve through multiple playthroughs.
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+4.0
Archon Soul
Players develop skills in build optimization, strategic planning, and understanding game mechanics over time.
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