Progression

Strong emphasis on acquiring items, upgrading equipment, and leveling skills.

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

Extensive progression through ship ranks, upgrades, crafting, and unlocking new content drives gameplay.

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

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

Strong progression through crafting, raft upgrades, and resource accumulation.

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

Players accumulate ships, upgrades, and resources as they advance.

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

Strong progression through acquiring cars, upgrading garage, skills, and economic growth.

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 jobs, ranks, property ownership, and item accumulation.

Extensive progression systems in multiplayer and DMZ including weapon unlocks, operator skills, and base building.

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.

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

Players accumulate upgrades, expand audience reach, and collect items like movies and staff.

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

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

Strong progression through unlocking towers, guilds, and campaigns based on performance.