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Popular, well-rated games with a strong progression score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Duolingo
Strong sense of progression through levels, crowns, and skill trees.
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+4.0
Ghouls 'n Ghosts
Players collect weapons, armor upgrades, and power-ups, progressing through increasingly difficult levels.
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+4.0
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players accumulate upgrades, new movesets, and items; progression is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Lost and Found Co.
Players accumulate items, unlock decorations, and complete story and side quests.
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+4.0
Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and collectibles, progressing through missions and unlocking new content.
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+4.0
Mirage Feathers
Upgrades, unlockables, and permanent improvements provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Features item collection, power-ups, unlocking new worlds and levels, and accumulating lives and coins.
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+4.0
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Strong emphasis on leveling characters, acquiring jobs, gear, and unlocking story content.
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+4.0
Omelet You Cook
Players accumulate ingredients, helpers, and unlock new content, progressing through difficulty levels and challenges.
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+4.0
Spelunky
Players collect items, gold, and unlock characters, though progress resets on death.
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+4.0
Spelunky 2
Players collect items, unlock shortcuts, and accumulate knowledge to advance further.
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+4.0
Splatoon
Players accumulate gear, weapons, and levels; progression tied to performance and unlocks.
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+4.0
Subnautica: Below Zero
Strong emphasis on collecting resources, crafting upgrades, and unlocking new technologies.
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+4.0
The Desolate Hope
Strong emphasis on collecting items and upgrades to improve characters and abilities.
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+4.0
The Long Dark
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and skills to improve survival chances and extend playtime.
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+4.0
Cobalt Core
Unlocking new characters, ships, cards, and story elements provides a strong sense of progression.
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+4.0
Cook, Serve, Delicious!
Strong progression system with unlocking and upgrading recipes, equipment, and restaurant stars.
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+4.0
Door Kickers: Action Squad
Strong progression system with experience, unlocks, and upgrades driving player advancement.
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+4.0
Kitty Powers' Matchmaker
Clear progression through unlocking restaurants, upgrades, and achievements.
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+4.0
Motor Town: Behind The Wheel
Strong progression system with leveling, vehicle upgrades, and unlocking new jobs and vehicles
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+4.0
Obscure
Players collect weapons, ammo, and unlock new modes and costumes, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
OLDTV
Players accumulate achievements, unlock new levels and mechanics, and improve scores over time.
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+4.0
Parkitect
Players accumulate rides, decorations, research, and upgrades progressing through scenarios and campaigns.
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+4.0
Supraland Six Inches Under
Players collect upgrades, items, and abilities that unlock new areas and enhance capabilities.
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