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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Growth + Competence
A strong dose of growth and competence in the same game.
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+5.0
Solace Crafting
Strong learning curve with skill acquisition, crafting mastery, and personal development.
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+5.0
The Manga Works
Strong focus on skill development, learning combos, and improving manga quality over time.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Players develop problem-solving skills and learn game mechanics progressively through puzzles and exploration.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Players develop skills in combat, puzzle-solving, and creative building, with meaningful progression and learning.
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Players improve skills, learn tactics, and develop teamwork over time; learning is integral to progression.
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+4.0
Astro Bot
Players develop platforming skills and learn new mechanics progressively throughout the game.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Players develop skills in stealth, combat, and strategic management, with clear progression and learning opportunities.
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+4.0
God of War II
Players develop skills, unlock new weapons and magic, and improve combat abilities throughout the game.
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+4.0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Players develop racing skills, learn track layouts, and improve strategies over time, supported by coaching features…
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+4.0
SSX Tricky
Skill acquisition and character progression through unlocking boards and improving stats support personal development.
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+4.0
Terraria
Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression through learning and practice.
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+4.0
Mario Kart World
Players develop driving skills, learn new mechanics, and improve race strategies over time.
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+4.0
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and upgrade weapons and abilities.
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+4.0
RimWorld
Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over time; high learning curve and personal…
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+4.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Players learn and develop mastery over complex combat systems and character progression throughout the long campaign.
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+4.0
Balatro
Players develop strategic thinking, poker knowledge, and skill over time; learning is rewarded.
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+4.0
BeamNG.drive
Players develop driving skills, mechanical knowledge, and understanding of physics over time.
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+4.0
Deep Rock Galactic
Progression systems, skill development, and learning class roles provide meaningful personal growth.
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+4.0
Don't Starve Together
Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and develop strategies over time.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players develop skills, knowledge, and character progression through gameplay and learning combat mechanics.
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+4.0
Subnautica
Players develop skills, knowledge, and capabilities over time through exploration and crafting progression.
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+4.0
Mother 3
Players develop skills in combat timing and experience emotional and narrative growth through story progression.
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+4.0
Ghost of Yotei
Players develop skills, unlock new abilities, and improve gear progressively, supporting learning and mastery.
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+4.0
Honkai: Star Rail
Clear progression systems with skill acquisition, character development, and strategic learning opportunities.
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