Progression

Units gain experience and upgrades persist across scenarios; HQs can be improved and players accumulate prestige.

Strong progression through unlocking units, upgrades, and meta progression across missions.

Strong emphasis on accumulating stats, items, and unlocking new content.

Clear progression through upgrades, promotions, and unlocking new tools and customization options.

Players accumulate new ships, weapons, and upgrades as they progress through the campaign.

Strong progression through weapon upgrades, leveling, and unlocking items, though pay-to-win influences progression…

Leveling, unlocking dragons, and cosmetic rewards provide a sense of advancement.

Clear progression via levels, trap upgrades, and weapon enhancements.

Strong progression through looting, crafting, base building, and upgrading equipment.

Unlockable cosmetics and banners earned through gameplay; leveling and prestige systems present.

Character leveling, skill upgrades, and item acquisition drive progression throughout the game.

Strong emphasis on leveling up characters, acquiring weapons, and upgrading equipment.

Strong sense of progression through unlocking new animals, buildings, upgrades, and achievements.

Strong progression through unlocking buildings, equipment, crops, and expanding farm operations.

Includes mission completion, character upgrades, new weapons and vehicles, and story advancement.

Players accumulate upgrades, technology, and territory over time, reflecting clear progression.

Character leveling, chip upgrades, and unlockable content provide clear progression systems.

Strong meta progression with unlocking traits, leveling companions, and upgrading cards and relics.

Clear progression through skill acquisition, project completion, and financial growth.

Strong progression through unlocking towers, bases, and upgrades, with meta-level growth across runs.

Strong meta-progression system with character unlocks, upgrades, and permanent improvements between runs.

Unlocking pets, cosmetics, and achievements provides a clear sense of advancement.

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, unlocking units, and improving base stats to advance through levels.

Game involves accumulating buildings, upgrades, tenants, and gangsters to expand power and influence.