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Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
Hearts of Iron IV
Progression through research, production, and territorial conquest is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
Resource gathering, base building, and unit upgrades provide clear progression mechanics.
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+4.0
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Players accumulate resources, unlock towers, and upgrade them within levels; no persistent upgrades between levels.
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+4.0
Into the Breach
Unlocking new mech squads, pilots, and upgrades provides a sense of advancement and growth.
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+4.0
The Artisan of Glimmith
Players progress by unlocking new puzzle areas and accumulating solved puzzles, with some optional challenges.
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+4.0
No More Room in Hell
Players accumulate weapons, ammo, and supplies to improve survival chances.
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+4.0
Mark of the Ninja: Remastered
Players accumulate points to unlock new moves, equipment, and ninja paths, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
Wingspan
Players accumulate birds, eggs, and resources to build their engine and score points.
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+4.0
Creeper World 3: Arc Eternal
Players accumulate resources, unlock units and upgrades, and progress through maps and challenges.
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+4.0
Epic Battle Fantasy 3
Strong progression through leveling, skill unlocking, equipment upgrading, and new abilities.
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+4.0
Door Kickers
Players accumulate experience, unlock new classes, weapons, and equipment, and improve squad capabilities.
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+4.0
Bloons TD Battles
Strong progression system with unlocking towers, upgrades, and ranks motivating continued play.
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+4.0
Total War: NAPOLEON – Definitive Edition
Players accumulate armies, upgrades, and territory through campaigns and battles.
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+4.0
Total War: SHOGUN 2
Players accumulate upgrades, unlock units, and develop generals and armies over time.
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+4.0
DICEOMANCER
Strong meta progression with unlockable cards, relics, and upgrades, though some players note progression can feel…
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+4.0
Emberward
Strong progression through unlocking talents, characters, towers, and relics enhancing gameplay.
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+4.0
Empires of the Undergrowth
Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and unlock new ant species to strengthen colony
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+4.0
Grimshire
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and skills while advancing through story and seasonal challenges.
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+4.0
DEADBOLT
Players collect souls to buy weapons and upgrades, progressing through levels and unlocking hard mode.
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+4.0
Kingdom Rush Vengeance - Tower Defense
Players unlock and upgrade towers and heroes, progressing through campaign and challenges.
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+4.0
Affected Zone Tactics
Strong emphasis on leveling units, acquiring better gear, and improving squad capabilities.
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+4.0
Hitman: Blood Money
Earning money to upgrade weapons and equipment provides a sense of progression.
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+4.0
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition (Classic)
Players accumulate upgrades, unlock units, and improve squads over the course of campaigns and multiplayer.
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+5.0
FNaF World: Refreshed
Strong emphasis on character upgrades, unlocking new abilities, and collecting items.
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