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Popular, well-rated games with a strong progression score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
YIIK Nameless Psychosis
Players accumulate Karta cards, improve stats, and progress through story and battles.
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+4.0
Zero Stress King: Idle Defense
Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, units, and prestige points to advance.
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+4.0
Age of Empires: Definitive Edition
Advancement through ages, technology upgrades, and resource accumulation drive progression.
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+4.0
DemonStar
Players collect power-ups, weapons upgrades, extra lives, and bombs; progression through 18 levels with looping.
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+4.0
God Hand
Players accumulate new moves, upgrades, and power-ups, progressing through difficulty levels.
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+4.0
Jump Space
Players accumulate ship upgrades, weapons, and unlockables; progression is a key motivator.
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+4.0
Labyrinthine
Players accumulate cosmetics, XP, and unlock new maps and difficulties.
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+4.0
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Strong emphasis on acquiring mechs, weapons, upgrades, and managing resources to improve mercenary company.
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+4.0
MISERY
Strong progression through loot collection, bunker upgrades, and equipment acquisition.
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+4.0
Piczle Cross Adventure
Players progress by unlocking puzzles, gaining levels, and restoring the world, providing a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
PlanetSide 2
Players accumulate certifications, unlock weapons, vehicles, and implants; progression is a core motivator.
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+4.0
Prominence Poker
Leveling, reputation, unlocking cosmetics, and ranked progression provide strong advancement incentives.
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+4.0
Slapshot: Rebound
Players accumulate ranks, cosmetic items, and improve skills, reflecting clear progression.
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+4.0
The Last Caretaker
Strong progression through crafting, resource accumulation, skill upgrades, and story advancement.
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+4.0
The Witness
Progression is through unlocking new puzzles and areas, with no item collection or upgrades.
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+4.0
Trash of the Titans
Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, boons, and stat improvements through gameplay.
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+4.0
Vengeful Rites
Players collect items, upgrade weapons, unlock spells and perks, and craft equipment to grow stronger.
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+4.0
5 nights at Timokha 4: School
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and achievements progressing through nights and modes.
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+4.0
Ace of Seafood
Strong emphasis on acquiring new fish, upgrading units, and expanding territory.
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+4.0
Archvale
Strong emphasis on acquiring and upgrading weapons, badges, and gear to become stronger.
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+4.0
Arken Age
Strong progression through collecting items, upgrading weapons, and unlocking new abilities.
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+4.0
Arx Fatalis
Progression through leveling, skill allocation, item acquisition, and crafting.
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+4.0
Banner of the Maid
Strong progression through leveling, unlocking skills, acquiring equipment, and faction reputation.
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+4.0
Beach Buggy Racing 2: Island Adventure
Strong progression system with unlocking cars, drivers, upgrades, and achievements through gameplay.
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