Progression

Clear progression through accumulating knowledge, dictionary entries, and puzzle completion.

Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, crafting better gear, upgrading bases and vendors, and unlocking new content.

Meaningful unlocks, weapon upgrades, and cosmetics motivate continued play.

Strong progression through acquiring vehicles, upgrades, market share, and expanding company influence.

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

Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, resources, and prestige to grow the black hole.

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, unlocking skills, and expanding production.

Strong progression through acquiring spells, upgrades, and crafting equipment.

Strong progression through card acquisition, deck building, and ranked advancement.

Strong sense of progression via unlocking items, upgrades, and expanding nursery facilities.

Strong meta-progression with unlocks, upgrades, and build development across runs.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, and unlocks to enhance future runs and build power.

Strong focus on accumulating resources, upgrading tools, areas, and skills with prestige resets.

Strong emphasis on collecting currency, magicite, and upgrading weapons and accessories.

Strong emphasis on unlocking upgrades, relics, and hero/follower enhancements through repeated runs.

Strong focus on accumulating gear, upgrades, and fusion items, often tied to cash shop purchases.

Clear progression through leveling, unlocking monsters, and upgrading abilities.

Permanent upgrades and unlocks complement randomized run progression, providing satisfying advancement.

Players accumulate upgrades, unlock weapons, and improve abilities over time.

Strong progression systems through cultivation, equipment, and legacy mechanics.

Players enjoy accumulating characters and upgrades.

Strong roguelite progression with permanent upgrades, skill unlocks, and outfit bonuses driving advancement.

Clear progression through unlocking blueprints, crafting better tools, and upgrading the mobile base.

Players advance through ranks, improve skills, and collect team-related customizations and achievements.