Find your kind of game
Progression
Accumulating items or upgrades
Explore another motivation
Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Progression affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
-
+5.0
Pokémon X
Strong emphasis on collecting, leveling up, and evolving Pokémon as core progression mechanics.
-
+5.0
Idate: Online Interactive Dating
Clear progression through ranking systems, couple levels, outfit acquisition, and social status advancement.
-
+5.0
Splatoon Raiders
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, upgrades, and character enhancements driving player advancement.
-
+5.0
Risk of Rain 2
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, upgrades, and unlocking survivors.
-
+5.0
Cookie Clicker
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating cookies, upgrades, and achievements.
-
+5.0
Outer Wilds
Progression is entirely based on accumulating knowledge and uncovering story elements.
-
+5.0
The Binding of Isaac
Core gameplay revolves around collecting items, upgrades, and unlocking new content.
-
+5.0
Enter the Gungeon
Strong meta-progression with unlockable characters, weapons, shortcuts, and achievements.
-
+5.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Strong emphasis on accumulating weapons, souls, armor, and leveling up to increase power and unlock new areas.
-
+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Strong item and ability progression system that unlocks new areas and powers.
-
+5.0
World of Warcraft
Strong emphasis on accumulating gear, upgrades, and achievements through quests, dungeons, and raids.
-
+5.0
Abiotic Factor
Strong item and skill progression with meaningful upgrades and crafting.
-
+5.0
Game Dev Tycoon
Strong focus on accumulating resources, upgrading technology, and expanding the company.
-
+5.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Strong emphasis on progressing through Pokédex completion, ranking up in Galaxy Team, and unlocking new areas and…
-
+5.0
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Strong progression through unlocking items, upgrades, multiple endings, and story advancement.
-
+5.0
My Summer Car
Clear progression through building and upgrading the car, acquiring parts, and completing survival tasks.
-
+5.0
Goddess of Victory: Nikke
Strong emphasis on accumulating upgrades, characters, and power level to overcome content and unlock story.
-
+5.0
Mega Man 2
Strong progression through acquiring new weapons, items, and defeating bosses.
-
+5.0
Pokémon Crystal Version
Strong emphasis on leveling up Pokémon, collecting badges, items, and completing the Pokédex.
-
+5.0
Pokémon Silver Version
Strong emphasis on collecting, leveling up, evolving Pokémon, and completing the Pokédex.
-
+5.0
NGU IDLE
Core motivation is accumulating upgrades, items, and increasing stats through rebirths and challenges.
-
+5.0
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Strong meta-progression with unlocking characters, cards, upgrades, and evolving decks.
-
+5.0
Grim Dawn
Strong focus on leveling, item acquisition, skill upgrades, and unlocking new content and abilities.
-
+5.0
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Strong emphasis on collecting currency, upgrading weapons, and unlocking new content.
Same motivation, different experiences
Your way to play
Explore different sides of progression, grouped by what players enjoy.
Fine-tune your next game
A little more you
Mix in another motivation, or find an experience with less of something else.