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Accumulating items or upgrades
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+5.0
Trimps
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating resources, upgrades, and unlocking new content.
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+5.0
Vivid Knight
Strong progression through unlocking units, upgrades, gems, and permanent meta unlocks across runs.
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+4.0
VRacer Hoverbike
Career mode, unlockable bikes, upgrades, and cosmetics provide clear progression and rewards.
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+5.0
Wantless : Solace at World’s End
Clear progression through skill trees, equipment upgrades, and mission tiers; players accumulate power and items.
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+5.0
Warzone 2100
Strong emphasis on accumulating research, unit upgrades, and persistent progression across missions.
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+5.0
WazHack
Strong item collection, character leveling, and equipment upgrades drive player progression.
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+4.0
Wheel World
Progression through earning reputation, unlocking bike parts, and completing races; meaningful upgrades.
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+4.0
YORG.io
Strong focus on accumulating resources, upgrading base and towers, and surviving longer waves.
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+5.0
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA
Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading weapons, unlocking skills, and expanding the village.
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+5.0
Zexion
Strong emphasis on acquiring weapons, upgrades, and abilities that enhance player power and open new areas.
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+5.0
Ziggurat 2
Strong meta-progression system with unlocks, upgrades, and mastery levels for characters and weapons.
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+4.0
Zombie Graveyard Simulator
Strong emphasis on unlocking upgrades, hiring staff, expanding facilities, and improving defenses.
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+4.0
Zombie Training Simulator
Unlocking new weapons by killing zombies and progressing through waves provides clear progression.
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+4.0
Zup! 3
Strong emphasis on accumulating a large number of achievements and completing levels.
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+5.0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Strong progression through unit upgrades, research trees, achievements, and unlocking new units and abilities.
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+4.0
50 years
Progression through building structures, recruiting units, and unlocking faith bonuses.
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+4.0
A Game About Digging A Hole™
Clear progression through collecting ores, upgrading tools, and unlocking achievements.
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+4.0
Alisa
Currency collection, weapon and outfit upgrades, and multiple endings provide clear progression.
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+4.0
Ancient Enemy
Players accumulate items, cards, and upgrades through gameplay and experience points.
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+4.0
Angry Video Game Nerd II: ASSimilation
Players collect upgrades, power-ups, and collectibles that enhance abilities and unlock new content.
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+5.0
Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Strong progression through skills, items, crafting, and character development.
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+4.0
Archvale
Strong emphasis on acquiring and upgrading weapons, badges, and gear to become stronger.
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+5.0
Assassin's Creed 2
Strong focus on accumulating wealth, upgrading equipment and villa, and completing story and side missions.
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+4.0
Bear and Breakfast
Strong focus on upgrading inns, collecting items, and completing quests to advance.
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