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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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+4.0
Diablo
Players develop skills, learn builds, and progress through levels and gear upgrades, supporting personal development.
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+4.0
Pseudoregalia
Players learn and master complex movement mechanics and progressively unlock new abilities.
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+4.0
The Powder Toy
Players learn complex scientific concepts and improve technical skills through experimentation.
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+4.0
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Players develop skills in strategy, tactics, and management over long campaigns.
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+4.0
Transistor
Players develop skills and knowledge through gameplay, unlocking abilities and lore.
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+4.0
Bloody Hell
Players learn enemy patterns, improve skills, and develop strategies through gameplay.
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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
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
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
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
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
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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+4.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Players learn complex systems and improve their skills managing the fortress and using DFHack tools.
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