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Popular, well-rated games with a strong growth score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Growth affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Crusader Kings II
Players learn complex game systems and develop strategic skills over long play periods.
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+4.0
PC Building Simulator
Strong learning component; players develop knowledge and skills in PC building and troubleshooting.
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+4.0
Post Void
Players improve skills and learn enemy patterns over repeated runs, showing personal development and mastery.
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+4.0
WITCH ON THE HOLY NIGHT
Players experience character development and narrative growth through reading.
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+4.0
Z.A.T.O. // I Love the World and Everything In It
Players report personal development, emotional growth, and philosophical reflection inspired by the narrative.
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+4.0
Against the Storm
Players learn complex mechanics and improve skills over time, progressing through meta-upgrades and difficulty levels.
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+4.0
Dead Space™ 2
Players learn combat tactics, weapon upgrades, and puzzle solving; skill improves with play.
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+4.0
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Players level up, acquire new skills and gear, and improve character attributes.
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+4.0
DYO
Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively.
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+4.0
Kingdom Rush Origins - Tower Defense
Players level up heroes, unlock upgrades, and improve skills through gameplay progression.
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+4.0
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!
Players experience personal growth through skill acquisition and mastery.
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+4.0
OpenTTD
Players develop skills in logistics, management, and problem solving over time.
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+4.0
Stronghold HD (2012)
Players learn and develop skills in economy management and strategic defense.
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+4.0
Diablo III
Players develop skills, learn new builds, and improve characters through leveling and paragon systems.
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+4.0
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Progression systems, leveling, and skill development through challenges and ranked play support personal growth.
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+4.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Players develop strategic skills, learn unit counters, and improve through practice and multiplayer.
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+4.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Players develop skills, base, and equipment progressively over long playtime.
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+4.0
Necesse
Players experience learning and development through mastering combat, crafting, and colony management.
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+4.0
Redmatch 2
Players develop aiming skills, movement mastery, and learn game mechanics over time.
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+4.0
ShellShock Live
Leveling system for tanks and weapons promotes learning and personal development.
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+4.0
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and improve builds over many hours of play.
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+4.0
Summer Memories
Skill trees, stat progression, and relationship development provide learning and personal growth.
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+4.0
Bit Blaster XL
Players develop skills and knowledge to improve scores and unlock ships, showing clear learning progression.
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+4.0
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Players develop skill mastery and accumulate knowledge of characters and builds over time.
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