Progression

Roguelike progression with unlocking weapons, skills, and artifacts; players accumulate upgrades and power over runs.

Strong emphasis on acquiring new ships, weapons, upgrades, and pilot skills throughout the game.

Strong emphasis on acquiring and upgrading weapons and armor through remembering mechanic and quest completion.

Clear progression through skill trees, crafting upgrades, and story advancement; multiple endings encourage continued…

Strong progression through leveling, unlocking skills, acquiring equipment, and expanding territory.

Players unlock new abilities, weapons, and cosmetic items as they advance.

Strong emphasis on accumulating ships, upgrades, crafting materials, and unlocking new content.

Strong progression through unlocking ships, upgrading weapons, and accumulating resources.

Strong progression through collecting cards, crafting, unlocking decks, and improving collections.

Progression through unlocking buildings, expanding city territories, and improving social class status.

Players accumulate resources, units, and upgrades to strengthen their armies and expand territory.

Clear progression through acquiring items, upgrading equipment, and expanding the business.

Strong progression through character leveling, skill acquisition, and equipment upgrades across runs.

Clear accumulation of upgrades, machines, and business growth drives gameplay.

Progression through unlocking new units, upgrading runes, and improving legion capabilities.

Players accumulate resources, build units, research technologies, and expand territory.

Strong progression through unlocking badges, pieces, and modifiers that enhance gameplay and strategy.

Strong progression through unlocking recipes, upgrading tools, building materials, and character stats.

Strong emphasis on career progression, rider development, contract negotiations, and team upgrades.

Strong progression through unit leveling, technology research, and empire expansion.

Players unlock new songs, characters, and challenges; medal and achievement systems encourage progression.

Players accumulate items, upgrades, and experience; progression through dungeon floors and character development is…

Clear progression through equipment upgrades, skill trees, and unlocking new abilities.

Progression through levels, boss fights, collectibles, and upgrades.