Progression

Strong RPG progression with leveling, item collection, multiple endings, and build customization.

Character and equipment progression through leveling, skill unlocking, and crafting/upgrading items is central.

Strong RPG elements with leveling classes, upgrading weapons and equipment, and unlocking new abilities.

Clear progression through leveling, gear upgrades, and unlocking abilities; grind required for endgame power.

Clear character and weapon progression with skill trees and upgrades.

Meta progression through unlocking items, gear, and modifiers that affect future runs.

Strong meta-progression through permanent upgrades and build development across runs.

Strong progression through acquiring gear, unlocking skills, and improving squad capabilities.

Character progression through attribute upgrades and item collection is a key feature.

Rank advancement and weapon unlocks provide clear progression incentives.

Character leveling, skill acquisition, stigma mastery, and unlocking new abilities drive a strong sense of progression.

Strong progression system with weapon and plasmid upgrades, multiple endings based on player choices.

Strong progression through leveling, recruiting Pokemon, acquiring items, and advancing story.

Collecting upgrades, runes, and weapon mods provides meaningful progression and power accumulation.

XP, ranks, unlocks, and skill trees provide clear progression.

Many games feature item collection, upgrades, and achievement systems encouraging progression.

Character leveling, item collection, and unlocking classes provide clear progression and reward systems.

Character leveling, skill trees, item collection, and crafting provide clear progression.

In-match progression through upgrades and accumulating treasure drives gameplay.

Strong emphasis on accumulating currency, unlocking weapons, perks, and cosmetics; progression is a core gameplay loop.

Strong progression through soldier promotions, mission completion, and unlocking new challenges.

Strong progression through collecting turbo junk and money to upgrade the car and unlock new abilities.

Clear progression via weapon upgrades, unlocking areas, and collecting Compound X.

Collectibles, abilities, and upgrades provide clear progression; multiple playthroughs unlock harder modes.