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Progression
Accumulating items or upgrades
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Progression + Growth
A strong dose of progression and growth in the same game.
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Super Mario Galaxy 2
Strong progression through collecting stars, unlocking new levels, and acquiring power-ups.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Strong progression through acquiring items, upgrades, new abilities, and unlocking new areas.
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+5.0
Metroid: Zero Mission
Strong emphasis on collecting upgrades and items to increase power and unlock new areas.
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+5.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Strong emphasis on accumulating recruits, upgrading weapons, and expanding Mother Base, reflecting clear progression.
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+5.0
Stardew Valley
Strong progression through farming upgrades, relationships, achievements, and unlocking new content.
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+5.0
Burnout 3: Takedown
Strong progression system with unlocking cars, events, and upgrades tied to performance and achievements.
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+5.0
God of War II
Strong progression through acquiring weapons, upgrades, magic, and unlocking new abilities.
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+5.0
Terraria
Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading gear, and unlocking new content through boss fights and crafting.
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+5.0
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and experience to grow stronger.
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+5.0
Oxide: Survival Island
Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrading gear, and base improvements.
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+5.0
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Strong emphasis on accumulating trucks, garages, upgrades, and expanding business operations.
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+5.0
Xenoblade Chronicles
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring new skills, and collecting equipment to advance characters and story.
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+5.0
RimWorld
Strong focus on research, item acquisition, upgrades, and colony development.
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+5.0
Balatro
Strong progression through unlocking jokers, decks, and upgrades; players accumulate power and options.
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+5.0
Deep Rock Galactic
Strong emphasis on leveling, unlocking weapons, perks, and cosmetic items through gameplay.
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+5.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Strong emphasis on accumulating power, items, land, and upgrades throughout the game.
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+5.0
Subnautica
Strong progression through acquiring blueprints, crafting better gear, and unlocking new areas.
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+5.0
Cooking Fever
Strong focus on accumulating coins, gems, upgrades, and unlocking new restaurants to advance.
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+5.0
Gangstar Vegas
Strong emphasis on accumulating skill upgrades, weapons, vehicles, and items to enhance character power.
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+5.0
Ghost of Yotei
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, armor, upgrades, and abilities as players advance through the game.
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+5.0
Honkai: Star Rail
Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, items, and character power through grinding and resource management.
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+5.0
Kingdom Hearts II
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring new abilities, items, and upgrades throughout the game.
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+5.0
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Strong emphasis on collecting badges, leveling up, acquiring new abilities, and unlocking story chapters.
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+5.0
Pokémon Pokopia
Clear progression through unlocking new biomes, abilities, crafting recipes, and building upgrades.
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