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Progression + Growth
A strong dose of progression and growth in the same game.
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+4.0
POLYBIUS
Players accumulate shields, power-ups, and advance through levels, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
Killer Instinct
Players accumulate characters, costumes, colors, and unlockables through gameplay and purchases.
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+4.0
Star Drift Evolution
Progression through earning stars, unlocking cars and tracks, and purchasing vehicles with in-game currency.
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+4.0
Learn Japanese To Survive! Katakana War
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and affection levels as they advance.
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+4.0
Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy
Progression is measured by overcoming obstacles and improving skill rather than collecting items.
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+4.0
Sora
Players unlock weapons and upgrades by playing and achieving milestones.
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+4.0
Street Fighter™ 6
Players accumulate experience, unlock costumes, and upgrade avatar abilities in World Tour; ranked play tracks skill…
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+4.0
3D Aim Trainer
Includes ranks, levels, and statistics that track accumulation of skill and achievement over time.
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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 Witness
Progression is through unlocking new puzzles and areas, with no item collection or upgrades.
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+4.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Players accumulate aircraft, upgrades, and mission achievements over time.
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+4.0
The First Berserker: Khazan
Character progression through leveling, gear upgrades, skill trees, and unlocking new abilities.
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+4.0
Beetleball
Progression through leveling, unlocking beetles, and earning cosmetics motivates continued play and achievement.
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+4.0
Riven (1997)
Progression through puzzle completion and story advancement; no item collection but steady forward movement.
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+4.0
Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio
Progression through levels and collecting keys; no save points means progression is skill-based rather than item-based.
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+4.0
Dustforce DX
Progression through unlocking levels by achieving high scores and perfect runs.
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+4.0
UBOAT
Players accumulate upgrades, reputation, and experience points to improve submarine and crew capabilities.
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+4.0
Mechabellum
Players accumulate unit upgrades, tech unlocks, and improve army compositions over time; progression is strategic and…
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+4.0
Standoff 2
Ranking systems, unlockable modes, and cosmetic item acquisition provide clear progression paths.
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+4.0
Children of a Dead Earth
Progression through unlocking modules, ships, and campaign missions with increasing complexity.
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+4.0
Full Ace Tennis Simulator
Career mode and player development provide progression through rankings and skill improvement.
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+4.0
Pih 2
Progression through seasons, levels, and boss fights with accumulation of skills and mastery rather than items.
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+4.0
Réussir : Code de la Route - Nouvelle Édition (French Highway Code)
Clear progression system with levels, performance tracking, and unlocking content.
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+4.0
Action Henk
Progression through unlocking characters, skins, medals, and achievements motivates continued play.
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