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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
Live for Speed
Players unlock cars, tracks, and licenses progressively, with a sense of accomplishment tied to advancement.
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+4.0
Magic Tiles 3: Piano Games 2
Progression through unlocking songs, earning stars and crowns, and improving scores motivates continued play.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid
Players accumulate weapons, gadgets, and upgrades that enhance capabilities and unlock new strategies.
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+4.0
MLB The Show 26
Strong emphasis on player and team progression through career advancement, card collecting, and upgrades.
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+4.0
NBA 2K14
Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, virtual currency, and career advancement.
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+4.0
One Step From Eden
Strong progression through unlocking characters, cards, and difficulty modifiers.
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+4.0
Penko Park
Players accumulate upgrades, new tools, and unlock new areas by progressing through photo collection.
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+4.0
Pikmin
Collecting treasures, unlocking new Pikmin types, and upgrading abilities drive progression.
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+4.0
Pit People®
Strong progression through collecting items, equipment, characters, and completing quests.
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+4.0
Plague Inc.
Players accumulate DNA points and unlock new pathogen types and scenarios, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time
Players accumulate plants, upgrades, stars, and keys to unlock new content and advance.
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+4.0
Pokémon Violet
Strong emphasis on collecting Pokémon, earning badges, upgrading abilities, and unlocking new areas.
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+4.0
Replicube
Players progress through puzzle packs, unlock new modes, and improve leaderboard rankings.
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+4.0
Sally's Salon
Strong focus on earning money, upgrading salon, unlocking new abilities, and completing challenges.
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+4.0
Second Stellar
Strong progression systems with upgrades, unlocks, and character leveling; players motivated by growth and rewards.
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+4.0
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Players accumulate weapons, power-ups, and unlock new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Sly 2: Band of Thieves
Collecting coins, unlocking abilities, and completing missions provide a clear sense of advancement and power growth.
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+4.0
Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles
Progression through levels, collecting stars, puzzle pieces, and unlocking costumes provides a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Snail Simulator
Collecting hats, achievements, and exploring new areas provide a sense of advancement and accumulation.
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+4.0
SurrounDead
Players accumulate weapons, gear, base upgrades, and inventory items; clear sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Teddy's Haven - A Fantasy Inspired Shop Simulator
Clear progression through accumulating items, upgrades, skills, and shop expansions.
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+4.0
The Messenger
Players accumulate upgrades, abilities, and collectibles to advance through the game.
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+4.0
Thrifty Business
Progression through unlocking new rooms, furniture, and storylines motivates continued play.
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+4.0
UFC Undisputed 2010
Career mode involves accumulating skills, stats, and unlocking moves and titles.
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