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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Growth + Strategy
A strong dose of growth and strategy in the same game.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
Players develop skills, knowledge, and strategies over time, with a strong emphasis on learning and personal…
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+5.0
Hearts of Iron IV
Players report significant learning and skill development over hundreds to thousands of hours.
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+5.0
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Character leveling, skill improvement, and learning game mechanics provide strong personal development.
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+5.0
Hexcells Infinite
Strong learning curve with skill development in logic and deduction; players improve over time.
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+5.0
The Artisan of Glimmith
Strong emphasis on learning new mechanics, improving logical reasoning, and developing puzzle-solving skills.
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+5.0
TIS-100
Strong emphasis on learning programming concepts, problem solving, and personal skill development.
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+5.0
Dungeon Defenders
Heavy emphasis on character leveling, gear progression, skill improvement, and learning game mechanics.
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+5.0
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Strong focus on learning game mechanics, character development, and improving skills over time.
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+5.0
Lethal League Blaze
Strong learning curve with skill acquisition and mastery emphasized; players improve over time.
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+5.0
Path of Achra
Players learn game mechanics, build synergies, and improve through repeated runs and experimentation.
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+5.0
觅长生
Emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, cultivation advancement, and personal development over long time spans.
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+5.0
Door Kickers
Strong focus on learning, skill development, and progression through experience, leveling, and unlocking equipment.
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+5.0
Library Of Ruina
Steep learning curve and complex mechanics promote skill development and personal mastery.
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+5.0
Sid Meier's Civilization II
Strong emphasis on learning complex systems, improving strategies, and personal development over time.
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+5.0
Demonic Mahjong
Players learn Mahjong rules, master complex strategies, and develop skills through meta progression and challenges.
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+5.0
Monster Train 2
Players learn complex mechanics, improve skills, and unlock new content over time.
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+5.0
StarVaders
Players develop skills in deckbuilding, tactical positioning, and strategic planning with meaningful progression.
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+5.0
Turing Complete
Strong focus on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development in computer science and logic.
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+5.0
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Players develop skills, knowledge, and abilities through gameplay and story progression.
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+5.0
Teamfight Tactics
Steep learning curve with continuous opportunities for skill development, strategic understanding, and meta mastery.
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+5.0
Caves of Qud
Players learn complex systems, develop skills, and improve over many hours; progression and mastery are key.
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+5.0
Gumballs & Dungeons
Significant learning curve and personal development through mastering strategies and character builds.
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+5.0
Bitburner
Strong emphasis on learning programming, improving coding skills, and personal development.
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+5.0
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2
Steep learning curve with tutorials and resources; players develop skills and knowledge over time.
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