Progression

Character progression through leveling, unlocking new cards, and upgrading dice; meaningful accumulation of power.

Progression through accumulating gold, upgrading shop, and unlocking gameplay features.

Strong progression via unlocking cards, relics, and difficulty levels; deck evolves over runs.

Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, leveling characters, unlocking perks, and collecting items.

Character progression through equipment upgrades, stat boosts, and unlocking skills is a core gameplay element.

Strong progression through acquiring fans, better venues, equipment, and record deals.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, gems, and unlocking tower improvements.

Character levels up, gains skills, collects and crafts items; progression is core to gameplay

Players accumulate resources, upgrade bases and weapons, and unlock skills over time.

Clear progression through levels, unlocking characters, cosmetics, and raft upgrades.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, weapon mods, and permanent unlocks through repeated runs.

Meta progression through currency to unlock wardens, weapons, and upgrades encourages accumulation and advancement.

Strong progression through skill leveling, crafting better items, and building advanced structures.

Character progression through leveling, skill upgrades, gear enhancement, and potion crafting.

Strong roguelite progression with permanent upgrades, skill unlocks, and outfit bonuses driving advancement.

In-match leveling and skill unlocks, plus cosmetic unlocks via missions, provide clear progression.

Strong progression through realms, item upgrades, cultivation stages, and character builds.

Players accumulate resources, upgrade buildings, and advance through campaigns.

Strong focus on accumulating items, upgrades, and character power through grinding and rebirth systems.

Strong emphasis on accumulating currency, unlocking weapons, perks, and cosmetics; progression is a core gameplay loop.

Strong roguelike progression with unlockable marbles, upgrades, and permanent enhancements.

Strong emphasis on accumulating permanent stat boosts and unlocking cards and relics over runs.

Clear progression through research, unlocking new themes, improving equipment, and expanding the studio.

Players accumulate items, weapon upgrades, cosmetics, and unlock quests, showing clear progression.