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Megabonk
Strong progression through unlocking characters, items, and upgrades; meta progression limited but in-run progression…
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Metal Fatigue
Progression through collecting resources, researching salvaged parts, and upgrading mech components.
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+4.0
Ogu and the Secret Forest
Strong emphasis on collecting items, upgrading hats, completing quests, and unlocking new areas.
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+4.0
Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)
Players collect weapons, ammo, keys, and upgrades; levels have progression through story and unlocking new areas.
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+4.0
Outlive 25
Strong progression through research, unit upgrades, resource accumulation, and expanding control over the map.
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+4.0
Plague Inc: Evolved
Players accumulate DNA points to upgrade and evolve their disease, unlocking new abilities.
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+4.0
Project Wingman
Players unlock new aircraft, weapons, and upgrades, progressing through campaign and conquest modes.
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+4.0
ROBOBEAT
Roguelike progression with unlocking weapons, perks, and abilities, plus in-run upgrades and blueprint collection.
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
Players unlock new scenarios, rides, and features, progressing through increasingly challenging objectives.
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+4.0
S.O.N.A.R. - Submarine Operators Not Actually Ready
Players accumulate upgrades, cosmetics, and experience through missions and open world activities.
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+4.0
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
Character upgrades, unlockable skills, and collectible-based progression are core gameplay elements
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+4.0
Slots & Daggers
Strong meta-progression through permanent upgrades and build development across runs.
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Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Strong emphasis on collecting items, unlocking skill points, and completing achievements to progress.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™ II - The Sith Lords™
Strong RPG progression with leveling, item upgrades, crafting, and companion development.
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+4.0
Super Meat Boy
Players unlock new characters, levels, and achievements, providing a sense of advancement and collection.
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+4.0
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Includes character leveling, unlocking moves, and collectibles that reward progression.
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+4.0
The Alto Collection
Strong progression system with objectives, character unlocks, and upgrades motivating continued play.
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+4.0
The End Is Nigh
Players collect tumors, cartridges, and unlock new levels and secrets, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles
Progress through cases and story arcs with unlocking of bonus content and achievements.
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+4.0
The Legend of The Sacred Stone EX
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring skills, and completing achievements.
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+4.0
The Ranch of Rivershine
Strong progression through acquiring better horses, ranch upgrades, and unlocking new content.
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+4.0
Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip
Strong progression through collecting turbo junk and money to upgrade the car and unlock new abilities.
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Vengeful Rites
Players collect items, upgrade weapons, unlock spells and perks, and craft equipment to grow stronger.
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Wingspan
Players accumulate birds, eggs, and resources to build their engine and score points.
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