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Progression
Accumulating items or upgrades
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Progression + Growth
A strong dose of progression and growth in the same game.
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+4.0
Stronghold HD (2012)
Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and units throughout campaigns.
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+4.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Progression through ages, resource accumulation, and unit upgrades are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
Bit Blaster XL
Players accumulate coins to unlock new ships and collect power-ups, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and fortress improvements over time, supported by automation.
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+4.0
LYNE
Progression through many levels and unlocking color palettes and achievements.
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+4.0
Mass Effect (2007)
Leveling up, acquiring new skills, weapons, and armor provide clear sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Psychonauts 2
Players accumulate upgrades, new powers, collectibles, and level completions driving progression.
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+4.0
Roboquest
Strong meta progression with unlocks, upgrades, and build development across runs.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
Players accumulate skill points, unlock new force powers, and upgrade lightsaber styles, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
The Roottrees are Dead
Players accumulate knowledge, unlock family members, and complete the family tree as a form of progression.
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+4.0
Wildermyth
Character leveling, equipment upgrades, and legacy systems emphasize accumulation and growth.
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+4.0
Loop Hero
Strong emphasis on collecting resources, upgrading camp, unlocking cards, and improving hero power.
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+4.0
Planet Zoo
Progression through unlocking animals, building materials, and research; franchise mode includes financial and…
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+4.0
Sniper Elite 4
Weapon upgrades, skill unlocks, and rank progression provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Supermarket Simulator
Clear progression through store upgrades, product licenses, and hiring staff, rewarding player advancement.
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+4.0
CULTIC
Weapon upgrades, secret discoveries, and story progression provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Players accumulate resources, unlock towers, and upgrade them within levels; no persistent upgrades between levels.
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+4.0
Derail Valley
Strong progression system with earning money, unlocking licenses, buying and upgrading locomotives.
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+4.0
Into the Breach
Unlocking new mech squads, pilots, and upgrades provides a sense of advancement and growth.
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+4.0
Orcs Must Die!
Players accumulate skulls to upgrade traps and abilities, unlocking new weapons and skills.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
Strong RPG progression with leveling, item upgrades, crafting, and companion development.
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+4.0
Arisen Force: Life Devotee - Initial Ver.
Strong RPG elements with leveling, skill unlocking, and equipment upgrades driving progression.
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+4.0
Echo Point Nova
Clear progression through acquiring weapons, perks, agility orbs, and upgrades enhancing player capabilities.
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+4.0
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Clear progression through unlocking weapons, materials, and achievements; players accumulate upgrades.
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