Progression

Strong emphasis on accumulating better gear, combat rating, and unlocking new powers and cosmetics as progression.

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.

Unlocking weapons, abilities, and cosmetics through gameplay progression is a core feature.

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 focus on acquiring cars, upgrades, respect, and money to advance.

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

Players accumulate hero points to unlock upgrades and new abilities, progressing Spider-Man's powers.

Players unlock chapters, accumulate stars for hints, and advance through stories.

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 accumulating upgrades, achievements, and unlocking new content through progression.

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.

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, skills, and titles through winning fights and improving gym.

Players accumulate money to unlock weapons, attachments, and upgrades, supporting a clear progression system.

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

Strong emphasis on earning money, unlocking and upgrading vehicles, and advancing through maps.

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

Strong focus on accumulating achievements, weapon upgrades, and mission completions.