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Accumulating items or upgrades
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+5.0
Against the Storm
Strong meta-progression system with unlockable upgrades and bonuses that persist across runs.
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+5.0
Aground
Strong accumulation of items, upgrades, and unlocking new content drives gameplay.
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+4.0
All Hail the Orb
Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, resources, and unlocking new areas and abilities.
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+4.0
Arcade Mayhem Juanito
Players unlock power-ups, weapons, skins, and new worlds by earning stars and completing levels.
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+5.0
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Strong emphasis on item and skill progression through crafting, leveling, and unlocking recipes.
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+4.0
Beecarbonize
Players accumulate resources and unlock cards to progress toward multiple victory conditions.
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+4.0
Brigand: Oaxaca
Character progression through skill points, item acquisition, and faction reputation is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Cat Goes Fishing
Strong progression through earning money, buying upgrades, boats, and unlocking new fish.
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+5.0
Chronicon
Strong focus on leveling, item upgrades, mastery progression, and continuous character growth.
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+4.0
Cozy Keep: Farm, Craft, Manage
Strong progression through paying debt, unlocking crafting tiers, and expanding the shop.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Strong progression through leveling, weapon upgrades, and item collection.
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+5.0
Dead Grid
Core gameplay loop centers on acquiring and upgrading items, skills, and mercs.
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+5.0
Dead Space™ 2
Strong progression system with weapon and suit upgrades, collectible schematics, and new gear acquisition.
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+4.0
DemonStar
Players collect power-ups, weapons upgrades, extra lives, and bombs; progression through 18 levels with looping.
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+4.0
Descenders
Roguelike progression with unlockable cosmetics, sponsors, and perks; players accumulate upgrades and items.
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+4.0
Dodgeball Academia
Players accumulate items, equipment, and character upgrades throughout the game.
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+5.0
Drova - Forsaken Kin
Strong sense of progression through acquiring gear, skills, and faction membership; rewarding power growth.
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+5.0
Dungeons of Dredmor
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring loot, crafting, and character development.
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+5.0
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Strong progression system with weapon upgrades, armor acquisition, and unlocking new gear driving player advancement.
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+5.0
Erenshor
Strong emphasis on leveling, gear acquisition, and character advancement.
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+5.0
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Strong progression through leveling, acquiring items, perks, and unlocking new quests.
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+5.0
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, items, upgrades, and character development.
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+4.0
Final Approach
Game features level progression, unlocking missions, and accumulating achievements.
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+5.0
Final Profit: A Shop RPG
Strong focus on accumulating money, upgrades, properties, and unlocking new mechanics and story content.
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