Progression

Strong emphasis on collecting bolts, upgrading weapons, and unlocking new abilities driving player progression.

Strong emphasis on accumulating respect, money, weapons, and territory.

Strong emphasis on character leveling, equipment upgrades, and unlocking new abilities and Master Quartz.

Central to gameplay with extensive item, skill, and character upgrades driving player advancement.

Strong progression through unlocking fish, equipment, aquarium ranks, and campaign achievements.

Strong focus on accumulating wealth, assets, company shares, and upgrades throughout gameplay.

Strong emphasis on acquiring items, upgrades, and character development throughout the game.

Strong meta-progression with unlockable characters, weapons, runes, and upgrades driving advancement.

Strong progression through leveling, acquiring shells, abilities, and upgrades; collecting items and achievements.

Strong emphasis on acquiring ships, upgrades, and expanding fleet power

Strong progression system with leveling, acquiring weapons, armor, magic, and property ownership.

Strong focus on accumulating resources, upgrading buildings, and unlocking new units and planets.

Heavy focus on accumulating mastery points, upgrading weapons, unlocking characters, and improving stats.

Strong progression system with weapon and stratagem unlocks and upgrades tied to mission success.

Strong sense of progression by growing katamari size, unlocking items, and completing levels.

Core gameplay loop centers on accumulating upgrades, unlocking classes, and progressing through new game plus cycles.

Strong emphasis on research, tech tree advancement, weapon and base upgrades, and unlocking new content.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring items, and unlocking skills.

Strong focus on accumulating resources, building infrastructure, and advancing production capabilities to grow the…

Players accumulate items, skills, and upgrades to improve survival chances.

Strong emphasis on acquiring new abilities, weapons, and upgrades; progression is a core motivator.

Strong meta progression with upgrades, runes, and unlocks that persist and enhance player power over time.

Strong emphasis on leveling characters, unlocking classes, acquiring gear, and upgrading guild facilities.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, weapons, and meta progression across runs.