Progression

Strong emphasis on collecting units, leveling up, unlocking abilities, and progressing through stages.

Strong progression through upgrades and unlocking new abilities and weapons.

Franchise mode includes player aging, drafting, morale, and stadium upgrades, supporting accumulation and advancement.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, research, and equipment to progress through runs.

Players progress by unlocking puzzles and achievements, and can collect and create new puzzles.

Unlocking characters, colors, modes, and cosmetics through gameplay rewards progression and achievement.

Strong emphasis on leveling up characters, unlocking skills, upgrading equipment, and investing in shops.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, and better ships; quest and skill progression systems reinforce advancement.

Strong emphasis on accumulating experience, upgrading stats, and unlocking abilities.

Strong emphasis on collecting parts, upgrading tank tiers, and meta progression between runs.

Career mode, unlockable bikes, upgrades, and cosmetics provide clear progression and rewards.

Strong emphasis on acquiring new vehicles, expanding company, and completing increasingly complex contracts.

Card collection and deck building represent clear progression; crafting system supports growth.

Strong emphasis on acquiring shops, items, skills, and generational advancement.

Players accumulate cards and build decks progressively by earning points and unlocking packs.

Strong emphasis on unlocking creatures, upgrades, artifacts, and permanent progression between runs.

Strong meta progression with runes, unlockable characters, and upgrades enhancing future runs.

Strong emphasis on unlocking new technologies, upgrading factories, and expanding production capabilities.

Players accumulate gear, skills, and upgrades through crafting and completing challenges.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, minions, and power over runs.

Players collect cards, unlock packs, and progress through quests and ranks.

Players accumulate items, trinkets, and unlock characters, progressing through runs and meta-progression.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring skills, and collecting equipment.

Experience points, leveling, and skill upgrades drive clear progression and character growth.