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Progression + Continuation
A strong dose of progression and continuation in the same game.
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+5.0
FreeCell Quest
Strong progression system with unlocking free cells, spells, equipment, and conquering map locations.
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+5.0
Gunheart
Strong progression through weapon upgrades, character leveling, and unlockable content; core motivator for continued…
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+5.0
Reborn In Wild City 迷城重生
Strong emphasis on accumulating resources, upgrading base, recruiting NPCs, and unlocking skills.
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+4.0
Astro Bot
Collecting bots, puzzle pieces, and unlocking new areas and cosmetics provide a clear sense of progression.
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+4.0
Super Mario 3D World
Players collect stars, stamps, and power-ups to unlock new levels and content, showing clear progression.
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+5.0
Rencounter
Strong progression through acquiring loot, upgrading equipment, and developing character stats and talents.
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+5.0
Summa Expeditionis
Clear progression from a small camp to a fortified settlement with rank advancement and resource accumulation.
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+4.0
Alan Wake II
Players collect weapons, upgrades, and story clues that advance the narrative and character abilities.
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+4.0
EarthBound
Strong emphasis on collecting melodies, leveling up, acquiring items and equipment to advance.
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+4.0
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Unlocking characters, kart parts, and achievements provides a sense of advancement and collection.
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+4.0
SSX Tricky
Unlocking new characters, boards, and upgrades provides clear progression incentives.
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+4.0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlockables in multiplayer; story progression advances through chapters.
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+5.0
PERISH
Strong progression system with unlockable weapons, upgrades, and persistent currency motivates players.
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+4.0
Fate/Grand Order
Strong emphasis on collecting, upgrading, and evolving servants and equipment.
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+5.0
How To Grow a Black Hole
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating upgrades, resources, and prestige to grow the black hole.
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+4.0
Bully
Strong progression through missions, class abilities, combat moves, and social rank.
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+5.0
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky
Strong emphasis on acquiring items, recruiting Pokémon, leveling up, and unlocking new story content and dungeons.
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+4.0
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Players unlock characters, trophies, stickers, and complete challenges, showing clear progression.
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+4.0
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Players accumulate plants, upgrades, and unlock modes; progression is a key gameplay element.
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+5.0
Bomb Farm
Core gameplay revolves around accumulating items, upgrading characters, and progressing through levels.
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+4.0
R.E.P.O.
Clear progression through item collection, upgrades, and meta-progression rewarding continued play.
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+4.0
Don't Starve Together
Progression through acquiring resources, crafting, base building, and defeating bosses.
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+4.0
Mother 3
Strong progression through story chapters, character development, and acquiring new abilities and equipment.
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+4.0
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Steady accumulation of items, upgrades, and island improvements drives long-term goals.
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