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The Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-earth
Strong progression through campaigns, character upgrades, and item acquisition.
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+4.0
The one who pulls out the sword will be crowned king
Progression is marked by pulling the sword further and achieving king status; difficulty increases with more players.
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+4.0
The Witch's Cauldron
Progression through unlocking recipes, storylines, and multiple endings across runs.
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+4.0
TUNIC
Players collect items, upgrade abilities, and unlock new areas, reflecting clear progression.
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+4.0
Unturned
Item collection, base building, skill leveling, and weapon upgrades drive progression.
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+4.0
Villages & Dungeons
Strong progression through card collection, upgrades, rune unlocking, and meta-progression systems.
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+4.0
Void Stranger
Players progress through floors, unlock secrets, and gain new knowledge and tools to advance.
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+4.0
Waves of Steel
Players accumulate new weapons, parts, and upgrades through mission rewards to enhance ship designs.
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+4.0
Wizard of Legend
Players accumulate spells, relics, and robes over time, unlocking new options and enhancing builds for subsequent runs.
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XF Extreme Formula
Unlocking vehicles, completing cups, and earning medals provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Players collect items, upgrades, and rupees; complete quests and dungeons to advance the story and abilities.
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+4.0
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Steady accumulation of items, upgrades, and island improvements drives long-term goals.
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+4.0
Arthurian Legends
Players collect weapons, spells, relics, and upgrades; new game plus and unlockables enhance progression.
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+4.0
Banquet for Fools
Character leveling, skill acquisition, item collection, and party development are key elements of progression.
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+4.0
Batman™: Arkham Knight
Strong progression through skill unlocks, gadget upgrades, and collectible completion.
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+4.0
Blade of Darkness
Linear leveling system with experience gains unlocking combos and increasing stats; weapon upgrades and new gear found.
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+4.0
Card Shark
Players accumulate new card tricks and unlock story chapters; progression tied to skill acquisition.
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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
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Resource gathering and tech tree advancement provide clear progression and power accumulation.
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+4.0
Conquest of Elysium 5
Players accumulate units, items, and upgrades to strengthen armies and expand influence
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+4.0
DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA
Players collect pages and unlock achievements, showing clear progression and goals.
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+4.0
Delivery & Beyond
Players accumulate scrap, upgrades, and complete delivery quotas to advance.
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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
Duskers
Players collect scrap, upgrades, and new drones to improve capabilities and survive longer, showing clear progression.
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