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Progression + Strategy
A strong dose of progression and strategy in the same game.
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+4.0
The Roottrees are Dead
Players accumulate knowledge, unlock family members, and complete the family tree as a form of progression.
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+4.0
Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy
Players unlock items, spells, badges, and achievements that enhance abilities and enable new strategies.
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+4.0
Wildermyth
Character leveling, equipment upgrades, and legacy systems emphasize accumulation and growth.
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+4.0
Loop Hero
Strong emphasis on collecting resources, upgrading camp, unlocking cards, and improving hero power.
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+4.0
Planet Zoo
Progression through unlocking animals, building materials, and research; franchise mode includes financial and…
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+4.0
Sniper Elite 4
Weapon upgrades, skill unlocks, and rank progression provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
Bloons TD 5
Strong progression through unlocking towers, upgrades, achievements, and in-game currency.
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+4.0
Derail Valley
Strong progression system with earning money, unlocking licenses, buying and upgrading locomotives.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings
Strong progression through leveling, equipment upgrades, unlocking espers, and completing missions.
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+4.0
Orcs Must Die!
Players accumulate skulls to upgrade traps and abilities, unlocking new weapons and skills.
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+4.0
Bronzebeard's Tavern
Clear progression through tavern upgrades, menu expansion, and unlocking cosmetics.
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+4.0
Jacksmith: Weapons and Warriors
Clear progression through unlocking weapons, materials, and achievements; players accumulate upgrades.
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+4.0
Nine Sols
Players accumulate upgrades, skill points, charms, and abilities to enhance combat and traversal.
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+4.0
Sandustry
Players accumulate resources, upgrades, and unlock new technologies through gameplay.
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+4.0
Spaceflight Simulator
Players accumulate parts, build larger rockets, and unlock new capabilities through gameplay.
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+4.0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
Strong emphasis on leveling up, acquiring new skills, upgrading orbments, and collecting items to enhance characters.
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+4.0
Two Point Hospital
Strong progression through unlocking new hospitals, rooms, equipment, and staff capabilities.
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
Players unlock new scenarios, rides, and features, progressing through increasingly challenging objectives.
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+4.0
Splatoon 2
Players accumulate weapons, gear, and upgrades; leveling and unlocking new abilities provide a sense of advancement.
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+4.0
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT
Strong progression through acquiring new equipment, upgrades, and unlocking new abilities and areas.
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+4.0
Ninja Kiwi Archive
Many games feature item collection, upgrades, and level completion as core motivators.
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+4.0
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Players accumulate weapons, ammo, and power-ups to advance through levels.
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+4.0
theHunter: Call of the Wild™
Strong progression through unlocking weapons, skills, trophies, and new maps.
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+4.0
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Players progress through cases, unlocking story, evidence, and new abilities.
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