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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
The Three Kingdoms: The Tales of Jian An
Players develop characters through upgrades, learn historical knowledge, and improve strategic skills.
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+4.0
Ziggurat
Players learn enemy patterns, improve skills, and unlock new characters and perks, supporting personal development.
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+4.0
BRAIN / OUT
Leveling system, weapon upgrades, and skill improvement encourage learning and personal development.
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+4.0
Bob Was Hungry
Players develop platforming skills and improve through repeated attempts and learning level patterns.
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+4.0
Decktamer
Players learn complex mechanics, improve strategic thinking, and develop mastery over runs.
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+4.0
Flat Heroes
Players develop skills and strategies progressively through increasingly difficult levels and bosses.
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+4.0
Jets'n'Guns Gold
Players develop skills and knowledge over multiple playthroughs, learning enemy patterns and optimizing loadouts.
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+4.0
Nex Machina
Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve scores over time.
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+4.0
Requiem of Reuinis
Strong emphasis on learning game mechanics, optimizing builds, and improving strategic understanding.
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+4.0
Strategic Command WWII: War in Europe
Players develop strategic skills, learn complex mechanics, and improve over time through experience and experimentation.
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+4.0
Super Meat Boy 3D
Players develop platforming skills, learn level layouts, and improve timing and precision.
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+4.0
The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom
Players develop problem-solving skills and improve timing and coordination through challenging puzzles.
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+4.0
X-COM: Apocalypse
Players develop skills, research technology, and improve units over time.
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+4.0
Curse of the Dead Gods
Players develop skills in combat and strategy; meta progression unlocks new weapons and upgrades enhancing personal…
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+4.0
Isonzo
Progression system and skill development encourage learning and personal improvement.
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+4.0
Marvel Rivals
Players develop skills, learn hero mechanics, and improve over time; competitive play encourages personal development.
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+4.0
[Chilla's Art] Aka Manto | 赤マント
Players learn map, enemy behavior, and puzzle solutions over repeated attempts.
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+4.0
Dead
Players develop skills, learn boss patterns, and improve performance through repeated attempts.
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+4.0
EMPTY SHELL
Players learn enemy patterns, improve skills, and acquire upgrades; progression requires personal development.
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+4.0
Gateways
Players develop skills in complex puzzle solving and learn to master multiple mechanics progressively.
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+4.0
GRIP: Combat Racing
Players develop driving skills, learn track layouts, and improve weapon usage over time.
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+4.0
King's Quest™ Collection
Players develop problem-solving skills and learn game mechanics through play.
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+4.0
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Players develop skills in timing, puzzle solving, and strategic thinking throughout the game.
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+4.0
Pixel Dungeon
Players develop skills, learn item effects, and improve strategies over many runs; progression is through player…
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