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Popular, well-rated games with a strong progression score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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Risk of Rain 2
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, upgrades, and unlocking survivors.
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+5.0
Cookie Clicker
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating cookies, upgrades, and achievements.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Strong progression through leveling, weapon upgrades, and item collection.
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+5.0
Outer Wilds
Progression is entirely based on accumulating knowledge and uncovering story elements.
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+5.0
The Binding of Isaac
Core gameplay revolves around collecting items, upgrades, and unlocking new content.
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+5.0
Crab Champions
Strong emphasis on unlocking weapons, upgrades, achievements, and ranks through gameplay.
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+5.0
Enter the Gungeon
Strong meta-progression with unlockable characters, weapons, shortcuts, and achievements.
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+5.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
Strong progression through unlocking ships, upgrading systems, and acquiring weapons and crew.
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+5.0
Shelldiver
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, items, and power to advance through the game.
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+5.0
The Planet Crafter
Clear and satisfying progression through unlocking items, upgrades, and terraforming milestones.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrading units, recruiting characters, and expanding army capabilities.
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+5.0
Pokémon Blue Version
Strong progression through leveling, evolving Pokémon, earning badges, and completing the Pokédex.
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+5.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, souls, armor, and leveling up to increase power and unlock new areas.
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+5.0
World of Warcraft
Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, upgrades, and achievements through quests, dungeons, and raids.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Strong progression through leveling, acquiring items, and completing quests.
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+5.0
Abiotic Factor
Strong item and skill progression with meaningful upgrades and crafting.
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+5.0
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
Strong emphasis on collecting characters, unlocking abilities, and completing missions for upgrades.
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+5.0
Game Dev Tycoon
Strong focus on accumulating resources, upgrading technology, and expanding the company.
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+5.0
Magic Archery
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, leveling skills, and completing quests.
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+5.0
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance
Strong progression through resource management, tech tiers, and experimental unit development.
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+5.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Strong emphasis on progressing through Pokédex completion, ranking up in Galaxy Team, and unlocking new areas and…
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+5.0
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Strong progression through unlocking items, upgrades, multiple endings, and story advancement.
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+5.0
Monster Train
Strong progression through unlocking cards, clans, upgrades, and difficulty levels.
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+5.0
My Summer Car
Clear progression through building and upgrading the car, acquiring parts, and completing survival tasks.
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