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Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
Kingdom Rush Frontiers - Tower Defense
Strong progression through hero leveling, tower upgrades, and unlocking new heroes and abilities.
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+4.0
The Farmer Was Replaced
Players unlock new crops, programming features, and upgrades, showing clear progression through the tech tree.
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+4.0
Darkest Dungeon®
Strong emphasis on leveling heroes, acquiring gear, upgrading town and unlocking content.
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+4.0
Patrick's Parabox
Players progress through a large number of puzzles, unlocking new mechanics and levels, with achievements and challenge…
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+4.0
Tactical Breach Wizards
Players accumulate new skills, perks, and cosmetic items through completing missions and optional challenges.
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+4.0
Arknights
Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, items, and character development through grinding and crafting.
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+4.0
League of Legends
Progression through ranked ladders, champion mastery, and cosmetic unlocks drives player motivation.
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+4.0
Tekken 3
Unlocking characters, mastering moves, and advancing through modes provide a sense of progression.
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+4.0
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Players accumulate resources and unlock multiple endings, art, and achievements, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
Company of Heroes
Unit veterancy, resource accumulation, and technology upgrades provide clear progression.
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+4.0
Door Kickers 2: Task Force North
Players accumulate experience, unlock upgrades, and customize equipment, reflecting meaningful progression.
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+4.0
Transistor
Clear progression through leveling, unlocking new skills, and New Game+ modes.
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+4.0
Stronghold HD (2012)
Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and units throughout campaigns.
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+4.0
Age of Mythology: Extended Edition
Progression through ages, resource accumulation, and unit upgrades are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm
Players accumulate ranks, weapon levels, and unlocks; progression tied to performance and experience.
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+4.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
Players accumulate items, upgrades, and fortress improvements over time, supported by automation.
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+4.0
Hearts of Iron IV
Progression through research, production, and territorial conquest is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™
Resource gathering, base building, and unit upgrades provide clear progression mechanics.
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+4.0
Defense Grid: The Awakening
Players accumulate resources, unlock towers, and upgrade them within levels; no persistent upgrades between levels.
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+4.0
Into the Breach
Unlocking new mech squads, pilots, and upgrades provides a sense of advancement and growth.
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+4.0
Legends of Runeterra
Strong progression system with card acquisition, leveling champions, and unlocking cosmetics.
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+4.0
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Strong progression through unlocking weapons, skills, and character upgrades; encourages replay for better rewards.
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+4.0
The Artisan of Glimmith
Players progress by unlocking new puzzle areas and accumulating solved puzzles, with some optional challenges.
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+4.0
No More Room in Hell
Players accumulate weapons, ammo, and supplies to improve survival chances.
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