Progression

Players accumulate gold, perks, and upgrades to improve their hunter and abilities.

Players accumulate champions, cosmetics, mastery levels, and ranks through gameplay and purchases.

Progression is central, with players growing larger by consuming others and climbing leaderboards.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, gear upgrades, and unlocking new abilities and characters.

Strong meta progression system with unlockable weapons, altars, and blessings; players accumulate upgrades over time.

Strong emphasis on accumulating better gear, combat rating, and unlocking new powers and cosmetics as progression.

Strong meta-progression system with unlocks, permanent upgrades, and item acquisition driving advancement.

Strong progression through character upgrades, story unlocking, and collection of cards and costumes.

Strong emphasis on collecting resources, crafting upgrades, and unlocking new professions.

Unlocking weapons, abilities, and cosmetics through gameplay progression is a core feature.

Players accumulate heroes, cosmetics, and upgrades; battle passes and rewards support progression.

Strong emphasis on leveling up, recruiting Pokémon, acquiring items, and increasing rescue team rank.

Games commonly feature item collection, upgrades, and leveling systems, with monetization tied to progression and…

Strong focus on acquiring cars, upgrades, respect, and money to advance.

Players accumulate vehicles, upgrades, and expand transport networks over time.

Players accumulate hero points to unlock upgrades and new abilities, progressing Spider-Man's powers.

Players unlock chapters, accumulate stars for hints, and advance through stories.

Strong emphasis on leveling up hero, gaining authority, recruiting troops, and acquiring items.

Clear progression through business growth, equipment upgrades, and reputation improvement.

Strong progression through unlocking triggers, boons, and achievements; some complaints about late-game dilution.

Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, achievements, and unlocking new content through progression.

Strong emphasis on researching upgrades, unlocking new weapons and buildings, and expanding the hive.

Strong progression through leveling, item crafting, and unlocking spells and floors.

Strong focus on accumulating upgrades, skills, and titles through winning fights and improving gym.