Progression

Players accumulate progress by completing maps, unlocking cosmetics, and improving times; clear sense of advancement.

Players research technologies, upgrade trains, expand networks and accumulate assets over time.

Clear progression through crafting, gear upgrades, taming creatures, and unlocking new areas.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, skill mastery, sword enhancement, and unlocking multiple endings.

Strong progression system with vehicle upgrades, unlocking new vehicles, and gaining followers.

Strong progression through tech trees, crafting upgrades, and base building advancement.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring weapons, upgrading gear, and completing quests.

Clear progression through crafting, leveling, unlocking abilities, and upgrading gear.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, expanding motel, unlocking new rooms and services.

Strong emphasis on unlocking weapons, abilities, and upgrades through gameplay.

Campaign features leveling, car upgrades, and unlocking new vehicles; progression is a core gameplay element.

Strong focus on collecting cats, leveling them, and unlocking upgrades.

Players accumulate upgrades, new ingredients, recipes, and bus customizations as they progress.

Players unlock cars and progress through story and challenge modes, accumulating achievements and leaderboard ranks.

Players accumulate resources, research technologies, build and upgrade structures, and expand their colony.

Franchise mode includes player aging, drafting, morale, and stadium upgrades, supporting accumulation and advancement.

Clear progression through leveling, talent upgrades, crafting, and gear enhancement.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, and better ships; quest and skill progression systems reinforce advancement.

Players accumulate fanfic endings, merch, and customization items as they progress.

Strong sense of advancement through unlocking technologies, building upgrades, and corporate reputation.

Career mode, unlockable bikes, upgrades, and cosmetics provide clear progression and rewards.

Strong emphasis on acquiring new vehicles, expanding company, and completing increasingly complex contracts.

Strong emphasis on acquiring shops, items, skills, and generational advancement.

Players accumulate cards and build decks progressively by earning points and unlocking packs.