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Returnal™
Strong progression through acquiring weapons, upgrades, and unlocking new areas and story elements, though runs reset…
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SealChain: Call of Blood
Strong progression through item upgrades, meta-leveling, and unlocking new characters and equipment.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
Leveling up force powers, acquiring weapons and upgrades, story progression
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+4.0
STAR WARS™: TIE Fighter Special Edition
Players unlock new ships, earn medals, and advance through campaigns with increasing difficulty.
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+4.0
The Lord of the Rings Online™
Strong focus on leveling, acquiring gear, deeds, titles, and legendary items as markers of progress.
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+4.0
The Operational Art of War IV
Players accumulate units, upgrades, and scenario achievements over time.
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+4.0
UBERMOSH Vol.7
Ascension system allows characters to gain powers and improve as players achieve higher scores.
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+4.0
Halo 2
Ranking systems and unlocks in multiplayer provide clear progression goals.
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+4.0
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, weapons, perks, and cosmetics through gameplay and leveling.
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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
BMX Streets
Unlocking bike parts, riders, and challenges drives a sense of progression.
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+4.0
DESYNC
Players accumulate weapon upgrades, abilities, and power-ups to enhance combat effectiveness.
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+4.0
Dota 2
Players accumulate items and upgrades during matches; progression is key to success.
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+4.0
Fabled Lands
Players accumulate items, equipment, and skills; character rank increases through quest completion.
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+4.0
古剑奇谭(GuJian)
Strong progression through experience, equipment, and skill unlocking; players accumulate upgrades over time.
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+4.0
Himegashima Island
Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading bugs, furniture, and unlocking new story events and character endings.
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+4.0
La-Mulana
Players accumulate items, weapons, and software upgrades to advance through the ruins.
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+4.0
Live for Speed
Players unlock cars, tracks, and licenses progressively, with a sense of accomplishment tied to advancement.
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+4.0
MechWarrior Online™ Legends
Players accumulate mechs, upgrades, and skills over time; progression is a core part of gameplay and motivation.
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+4.0
One Hour One Life
Players accumulate items, skills, and upgrades to improve their village and family legacy.
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+4.0
Passant: A Chess Roguelike
Strong progression through unlocking badges, pieces, and modifiers that enhance gameplay and strategy.
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+4.0
PlanetSide 2
Players accumulate certifications, unlock weapons, vehicles, and implants; progression is a core motivator.
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+4.0
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Strong progression through acquiring weapons, upgrades, artifacts, and completing quests.
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+4.0
Sapiens
Players accumulate resources, unlock technologies, and expand their tribe's capabilities.
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