Progression

Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, upgrades, and character development; core motivation is growth through loot…

Strong meta progression with unlocking classes, upgrades, and collecting resources.

Strong meta-progression and in-run upgrades motivate continued play and build development.

Players accumulate items, level up skills, and unlock new areas and abilities.

Strong emphasis on unlocking new printers, figures, store expansions, and upgrades, providing a clear sense of…

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, equipment, and unlocking new depths.

Strong progression through unlocking buildings, weapons, upgrades, and soldier abilities; roguelike runs yield…

Strong meta-progression through base upgrades, furniture collection, and character stat improvements.

Strong focus on accumulating items, upgrades, and expanding production capabilities.

Clear progression through skill points and visible improvement of cellar organization.

Unlocking parts and improving ship capabilities through missions provides a clear progression system.

Clear progression via unlocking licenses, tools, and shop customization.

Players accumulate equipment, improve knights, and unlock story content through progression.

Unlocking ammunition types, abilities, medals, and challenges provide clear progression and goals.

Players accumulate loot, upgrades, and buffs that enhance future expeditions, with meaningful progression.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, equipment, and character development over the 50-week campaign.

Strong emphasis on unlocking new crops, upgrading tools, expanding farm, and advancing story.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, skill points, and town improvements as part of progression.

Progression through completing puzzles, unlocking upgrades, and achieving milestones.

Progression through seasons, levels, and boss fights with accumulation of skills and mastery rather than items.

Career mode features resource management, pilot promotions, and aircraft upgrades.

Strong itemization, leveling, skill trees, and loot progression drive player advancement.

Strong focus on acquiring parts, upgrading ships, and improving status through salvaging and trading.

Strong progression through unlocking cards, upgrades, and permanent upgrades after runs.