Progression

Players accumulate units, research upgrades, and expand control over territories throughout the campaign.

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

Progression through levels by collecting cubes and achieving higher stages; score multipliers reward advancement.

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

Strong progression through character upgrades, story unlocking, and collection of cards and costumes.

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.

Games commonly feature item collection, upgrades, and leveling systems, with monetization tied to progression and…

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

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

Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, reputation, and upgrades through successful raids.

Players accumulate resources, unlock units and upgrades, and progress through increasingly difficult missions.

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

Strong emphasis on accumulating troops, items, and character upgrades throughout the game.

Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and devices; progression is central to gameplay despite roguelite resets.

Clear progression through crafting, upgrading gear, and unlocking spells; players motivated by advancement.

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

Strong in-run progression through equipment, unit upgrades, blessings, and unlocking content.

Strong meta progression system with unlocks, upgrades, and character development across runs.

Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, items, and kingdom upgrades to enhance power and capabilities.

Players accumulate money, equipment, and upgrades through mining and production chains, advancing their mining…

Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and skill points through gameplay and currency earned in waves.

Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and crafting materials to advance through levels.