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Progression
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Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
Startopia
Game features resource accumulation, technology research, and station expansion as core progression elements.
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+4.0
Tallowmere
Strong emphasis on collecting weapons, armor, and stat upgrades; progression is central to gameplay and player…
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+4.0
Tropico 3
Players accumulate wealth, build infrastructure, and unlock new buildings and capabilities
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+4.0
United Penguin Kingdom: Huddle up
Clear progression through building upgrades, research, reputation, and colony expansion.
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+4.0
God Hand
Players accumulate new moves, upgrades, and power-ups, progressing through difficulty levels.
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+4.0
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Strong emphasis on acquiring mechs, weapons, upgrades, and managing resources to improve mercenary company.
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+4.0
PlanetSide 2
Players accumulate certifications, unlock weapons, vehicles, and implants; progression is a core motivator.
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+4.0
Prominence Poker
Leveling, reputation, unlocking cosmetics, and ranked progression provide strong advancement incentives.
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+4.0
Slapshot: Rebound
Players accumulate ranks, cosmetic items, and improve skills, reflecting clear progression.
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+4.0
Vengeful Rites
Players collect items, upgrade weapons, unlock spells and perks, and craft equipment to grow stronger.
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+4.0
5 nights at Timokha 4: School
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and achievements progressing through nights and modes.
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+4.0
Ace of Seafood
Strong emphasis on acquiring new fish, upgrading units, and expanding territory.
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+4.0
Dog Sled Saga
Strong progression through leagues, dog training, breeding, and acquiring resources is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Draft of Darkness
Meta progression with unlocks, booster packs, and character upgrades across runs.
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+4.0
HBDIE: 2
Progression through collecting coins, tapes, and unlocking new areas; achievements and unlockables motivate advancement.
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+4.0
Heroes of Science and Fiction
Strong progression through hero leveling, unit upgrades, resource accumulation, and map control.
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+4.0
IL-2 Sturmovik: 1946
Players accumulate aircraft, upgrades, and mission achievements over time.
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+4.0
Kabounce
Players accumulate lootballs and cosmetic items through gameplay progression and leveling.
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+4.0
Last Train Home
Strong progression through soldier leveling, train upgrades, and unlocking abilities.
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+4.0
Mage and Monsters
Strong progression through unlocking units, spells, upgrades, and meta bonuses; clear sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Nyaruru Fishy Fight
Character upgrades, collectibles, and unlocking new abilities drive a strong sense of progression.
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+4.0
Phantom Rose 2 Sapphire
Strong roguelike progression with unlockable cards, upgrades, cosmetics, and increasing difficulty levels.
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+4.0
Rabbit Hole
Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlock characters as they progress through runs.
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+4.0
Scavenger SV-4
Players accumulate artifacts, upgrades, and research progress to enhance rover capabilities.
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