Progression

Progression through research, unlocking new items, and expanding park facilities is a core gameplay element.

Strong metaprogression with unlockable heroes, cards, and upgrades; in-run leveling and build development.

Strong emphasis on collecting resources, upgrading equipment and base, and advancing through the story.

Strong focus on accumulating better gladiators, equipment, upgrades, and climbing league ranks.

Strong emphasis on unlocking weapons, ammo, and upgrades through research and resource management.

Strong emphasis on upgrading economy, military, technologies, and territorial expansion.

Progression is based on accumulating knowledge and unlocking shortcuts rather than static resources.

Clear progression through unlocking new stores, items, employees, and upgrades.

Strong emphasis on accumulating political power, skills, relationships, and resources to influence the empire's fate.

Clear upgrade and progression system with accumulating resources and unlocking abilities.

Meta-progression through galactic war, unit upgrades, faction mastery, and unlocking abilities.

Ship upgrades and mission completion provide clear progression and power growth.

Clear progression through acquiring resources, upgrading train, crafting better gear, and unlocking new abilities.

Strong meta-progression system unlocking new characters, carriages, cards, and upgrades over time.

Players progress through increasingly complex cases and unlock new puzzles, reflecting advancement.

Clear progression through unlocking tiers, new buildings, and upgrades.

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, resources, and unlocking new abilities.

Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrades, and meta-progression currencies to enhance characters and builds.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, equipment, and meta-progression to improve runs.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, and reputation to advance through the game.

Strong progression system with unlocking upgrades, new pathogens, and build options across runs.

Clear progression through acquiring licenses, unlocking machines, expanding factory, and completing contracts.

Strong emphasis on collecting and upgrading train cars, artifacts, and unlocking new content through repeated runs.

Strong emphasis on upgrading tools, ship, and farm, collecting items, and unlocking new content.