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Popular, well-rated games with a strong progression score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
ELDEN RING
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring weapons, spells, and upgrades to progress through the game.
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+5.0
Hades II
Strong meta-progression with resource gathering, crafting, and unlockable upgrades.
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+5.0
Kenshi
Clear progression through acquiring resources, upgrading gear, building bases, and expanding influence.
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+5.0
Idate: Online Interactive Dating
Clear progression through ranking systems, couple levels, outfit acquisition, and social status advancement.
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+5.0
Five Nights at Frickbear's 3
Strong progression system with unlockable animatronics, upgrades, endings, and custom night content.
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+5.0
Gran Turismo 7
Strong emphasis on accumulating cars, upgrades, and credits to advance through the game.
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+5.0
PUBG Mobile
Strong progression through ranks, cosmetic unlocks, and seasonal events motivates continued play.
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+5.0
Splatoon Raiders
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, upgrades, and character enhancements driving player advancement.
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+5.0
Risk of Rain 2
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, upgrades, and unlocking survivors.
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+5.0
Cookie Clicker
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating cookies, upgrades, and achievements.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Strong progression through leveling, weapon upgrades, and item collection.
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+5.0
Outer Wilds
Progression is entirely based on accumulating knowledge and uncovering story elements.
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+5.0
The Binding of Isaac
Core gameplay revolves around collecting items, upgrades, and unlocking new content.
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+5.0
Crab Champions
Strong emphasis on unlocking weapons, upgrades, achievements, and ranks through gameplay.
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+5.0
Enter the Gungeon
Strong meta-progression with unlockable characters, weapons, shortcuts, and achievements.
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+5.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
Strong progression through unlocking ships, upgrading systems, and acquiring weapons and crew.
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+5.0
Shelldiver
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, items, and power to advance through the game.
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+5.0
The Planet Crafter
Clear and satisfying progression through unlocking items, upgrades, and terraforming milestones.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrading units, recruiting characters, and expanding army capabilities.
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+5.0
Pokémon Blue Version
Strong progression through leveling, evolving Pokémon, earning badges, and completing the Pokédex.
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+5.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, souls, armor, and leveling up to increase power and unlock new areas.
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+5.0
Disney Twisted-Wonderland
Strong emphasis on collecting and upgrading character cards, leveling up through lessons, and unlocking story content.
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+5.0
Fire Emblem Engage
Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrading units, and unlocking new abilities through Emblem rings.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Strong item and ability progression system that unlocks new areas and powers.
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