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Growth
Learning or personal development
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Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong growth score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Growth affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
God of War II
Players develop skills, unlock new weapons and magic, and improve combat abilities throughout the game.
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+4.0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Players develop racing skills, learn track layouts, and improve strategies over time, supported by coaching features…
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+4.0
SSX Tricky
Skill acquisition and character progression through unlocking boards and improving stats support personal development.
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+4.0
Portal
Players develop problem-solving skills and learn new mechanics progressively.
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+4.0
Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness
Players develop strategic skills, learn unit roles, and improve through repeated play and challenges.
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+4.0
Terraria
Players develop skills, knowledge of game mechanics, and character progression through learning and practice.
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+4.0
Bully
Players develop skills through classes, combat upgrades, and social standing progression.
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+4.0
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Character progression through leveling and skill acquisition is a key motivator.
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+4.0
Mario Kart World
Players develop driving skills, learn new mechanics, and improve race strategies over time.
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+4.0
Mass Effect Trilogy
Players develop skills, learn game mechanics, and experience character and narrative growth over the trilogy.
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+4.0
Oxide: Survival Island
Players learn survival skills, crafting, combat, and base building progressively.
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+4.0
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Players develop skills, level up, and expand their trucking empire, reflecting learning and personal development.
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+4.0
God of War: Ghost of Sparta
Players develop skills, learn enemy patterns, and upgrade weapons and abilities.
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+4.0
Xenoblade Chronicles
Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and progress through leveling and quest completion, supporting personal…
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+4.0
RimWorld
Players learn complex systems, improve skills, and develop strategies over time; high learning curve and personal…
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+4.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Players learn and develop mastery over complex combat systems and character progression throughout the long campaign.
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+4.0
Balatro
Players develop strategic thinking, poker knowledge, and skill over time; learning is rewarded.
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+4.0
BeamNG.drive
Players develop driving skills, mechanical knowledge, and understanding of physics over time.
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+4.0
Deep Rock Galactic
Progression systems, skill development, and learning class roles provide meaningful personal growth.
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+4.0
Don't Starve Together
Players learn game mechanics, improve skills, and develop strategies over time.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players develop skills, knowledge, and character progression through gameplay and learning combat mechanics.
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+4.0
Subnautica
Players develop skills, knowledge, and capabilities over time through exploration and crafting progression.
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+4.0
Mother 3
Players develop skills in combat timing and experience emotional and narrative growth through story progression.
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+4.0
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Players develop strategic thinking, multitasking skills, and game knowledge through campaigns and multiplayer.
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