Progression

Strong progression through item acquisition, skill upgrades, and character leveling within runs.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, upgrading towers, and unlocking NG+ levels and meta progression.

Players accumulate upgrades, improve cars, and advance through seasons with increasing success.

Strong progression through unlocking cards, upgrades, and permanent upgrades after runs.

Strong progression through unlocking weapons, upgrades, abilities, and character traits in roguelike fashion.

Strong progression system with unit promotions, skill unlocks, and resource management throughout missions.

Clear progression through stable upgrades, horse training, competitions, and star ratings.

Players accumulate upgrades, new heroes, and abilities as they advance through the campaign.

Collecting cheese and unlocking upgrades provide a clear sense of progression and accomplishment.

Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock secrets, showing clear progression.

Strong emphasis on collecting materials, crafting better rods/hooks, and leveling up to progress.

Strong progression through unlocking heroes, items, relics, and leveling up characters within and across runs.

Roguelike upgrades and aircraft improvements accumulate during runs, enhancing power.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, expanding the store, and improving product quality.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, unlocking tech, and improving towers and base.

Clear progression through skill trees, equipment upgrades, and unlocking new abilities.

Strong progression system with unlockable cars, weapons, and upgrades tied to campaign and challenges.

Strong progression through acquiring properties, upgrading casinos, and expanding market share.

Leveling, item collection, and skill upgrades provide strong sense of progression within runs.

Strong progression through unlocking characters, coins, and achievements.

Players unlock buildings, tools, and upgrades; progress through levels and improve efficiency and speed.

Players accumulate items, craft tools, and improve character skills over time.

Clear progression through item tiers, skill unlocks, and exploration of new worlds.

Players accumulate knowledge and understanding progressively, building toward solving the final artifact.