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Cursed Words: The Word Game That Isn't
Strong progression through unlocking characters, items, challenges, and achievements.
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+5.0
Deified
Strong emphasis on accumulating relics, upgrades, and meta progression to enhance future runs.
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+5.0
Demon Lord: Just a Block
Strong progression through unlocking weapons, abilities, and upgrades; metaprogression elements enhance player power…
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+5.0
Demon Tides
Strong progression through collecting items, unlocking talismans, outfits, and upgrades.
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+5.0
Demonic Mahjong
Strong meta progression with character unlocks, relics, talents, and upgrades driving player advancement.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Character leveling, gear acquisition, and skill upgrades provide strong progression.
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+4.0
Dungeon Antiqua 2
Strong emphasis on accumulating skills, items, and equipment upgrades to strengthen characters and progress through…
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+5.0
Fallout: New Vegas
Strong emphasis on accumulating items, weapons, upgrades, and experience to progress through the game.
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+5.0
Football Coach: College Dynasty
Clear progression through recruiting better players, upgrading facilities, and climbing coaching ranks.
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+4.0
Freedom Planet 2
Players collect items, upgrades, and unlock content; ranking and collectibles encourage progression.
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+5.0
Frogmonster
Strong progression through weapon upgrades, spells, bug perks, and unlocking new areas and abilities.
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+5.0
Geometry Arena
Strong meta progression with upgrades, runes, and unlocks that persist and enhance player power over time.
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+5.0
God of War
Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, gear, and unlocking new abilities throughout the game.
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+4.0
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Players collect items, currency, and upgrades that enhance characters and unlock cosmetics.
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+4.0
GUNFIELD
Strong meta progression with unlockable weapons, characters, and upgrades.
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+5.0
Hades II
Strong meta-progression with resource gathering, crafting, and unlockable upgrades.
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+5.0
Hoop Land
Strong progression systems in player career, franchise, and league development with stats, upgrades, and achievements.
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+4.0
Kalinur
Clear progression through upgrades, unlocking new areas, and achieving multiple endings.
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+4.0
Keep Her Safe
Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrading towers, weapons, and mercenaries to advance gameplay.
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+5.0
Kenshi
Clear progression through acquiring resources, upgrading gear, building bases, and expanding influence.
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+4.0
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
Clear progression through unlocking restaurants, upgrades, and achievements.
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+4.0
KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Strong progression through unlocking recipes, kitchen upgrades, decorations, and leveling friendships.
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+4.0
Later Alligator
Players collect family badges, puzzle pieces, and achievements; progression unlocks new endings and content.
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+4.0
Linelight
Players progress by unlocking new puzzles, mechanics, and collecting stars.
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