Progression

Players accumulate weapons, perks, and unlock characters, progressing through levels and challenges.

Strong progression through weapon unlocks, upgrades, trophies, and leveling.

Strong focus on accumulating ships, upgrades, money, and port improvements.

Progression through unlocking increasingly complex puzzles and new mechanics.

Power-ups and upgrades collected during runs enhance player capabilities; progression resets on death.

Players accumulate ships, upgrades, and power-ups, progressing through tiers and career events.

Strong progression through loot, hero upgrades, and city expansion motivates continued play.

Players progress through missions, unlock new puzzles, and gain higher clearance levels.

Players accumulate gold, perks, and upgrades to improve their hunter and abilities.

Progression is central, with players growing larger by consuming others and climbing leaderboards.

Strong meta progression system with unlockable weapons, altars, and blessings; players accumulate upgrades over time.

Strong meta-progression system with unlocks, permanent upgrades, and item acquisition driving advancement.

Strong emphasis on collecting resources, crafting upgrades, and unlocking new professions.

Players accumulate heroes, cosmetics, and upgrades; battle passes and rewards support progression.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, recruiting Pokémon, acquiring items, and increasing rescue team rank.

Players accumulate vehicles, upgrades, and expand transport networks over time.

Strong emphasis on leveling up hero, gaining authority, recruiting troops, and acquiring items.

Clear progression through business growth, equipment upgrades, and reputation improvement.

Strong progression through unlocking triggers, boons, and achievements; some complaints about late-game dilution.

Strong emphasis on researching upgrades, unlocking new weapons and buildings, and expanding the hive.

Strong progression through leveling, item crafting, and unlocking spells and floors.

Progression through acquiring and upgrading weapon forms, items, and evolving abilities during runs.

Players accumulate items, unlock races, and level up classes to grow stronger.

Progression through unlocking cards, relics, and achievements encourages advancement.