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Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
The Battle of Polytopia
Players accumulate technologies, units, and upgrades to grow their empire.
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+4.0
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015
Strong emphasis on team building, player upgrades, and career advancement through various game modes.
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+4.0
Command & Conquer™ 3: Kane’s Wrath
Progression through unit upgrades, rank systems, unlocking sub-factions, and building powerful armies.
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+4.0
Dishonored 2
Character progression through collecting runes, crafting bone charms, and unlocking abilities is a core gameplay…
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+4.0
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Strong emphasis on leveling characters, acquiring jobs, gear, and unlocking story content.
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+4.0
Omelet You Cook
Players accumulate ingredients, helpers, and unlock new content, progressing through difficulty levels and challenges.
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+4.0
Spelunky
Players collect items, gold, and unlock characters, though progress resets on death.
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+4.0
Spelunky 2
Players collect items, unlock shortcuts, and accumulate knowledge to advance further.
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+4.0
The Long Dark
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and skills to improve survival chances and extend playtime.
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+4.0
Total Annihilation
Players accumulate units, upgrades, and resources to strengthen their forces and advance in campaigns.
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+4.0
Minion Masters
Progression through unlocking cards, masters, and cosmetic items; battle passes and seasonal rewards.
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+4.0
14 Minesweeper Variants
Players unlock new variants, larger boards, and achievements, providing a sense of advancement and collection.
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+4.0
Brutal Orchestra
Unlocking characters, items, and upgrades drives player progression through runs.
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+4.0
Zeus + Poseidon
Strong progression through city growth, resource accumulation, unlocking heroes, and completing scenarios.
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+4.0
Backpack Battles
Progression through unlocking new items, builds, and ranks; players accumulate upgrades and trophies.
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+4.0
Heat Signature
Strong item and unlock progression tied to mission success and galaxy liberation.
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+4.0
Pictopix
Players progress through increasingly difficult puzzles and unlock achievements.
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+4.0
The Escapists 2
Players accumulate items, craft tools, and unlock new prisons and DLC content as progression.
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+4.0
Caesar™ 3
Progression through campaigns, city upgrades, and unlocking new buildings and features.
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+4.0
Beastieball
Strong progression through team building, leveling, unlocking moves, and post-game challenges.
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+4.0
Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Players accumulate upgrades, weapons, and unlockables across runs.
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+4.0
Arena of Valor
Strong progression systems with unlocking heroes, leveling up, and item acquisition.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid
Players accumulate weapons, gadgets, and upgrades that enhance capabilities and unlock new strategies.
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+4.0
Plague Inc.
Players accumulate DNA points and unlock new pathogen types and scenarios, showing clear progression.
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