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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Focused on experimenting
Games where experimenting stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
Mudborne: Frog Management Sim
The game encourages trying new genetic combinations, exploring new areas, and puzzle experimentation.
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+4.0
PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator
Game encourages trying different dialogue options and actions to unlock multiple endings and secrets, fostering…
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+4.0
Scarlet Hollow — Episode 1
Encourages trying different traits and dialogue options to explore multiple story paths.
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+4.0
Sewer Rave
Encouraged to explore different rooms, try new interactions, and discover secrets in a semi-randomized environment.
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+4.0
Shogun Showdown: Prologue
Game encourages trying different weapons, upgrades, and combos to find effective strategies.
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+4.0
Slaughter Horse 2
High emphasis on trying new strategies, adapting to procedural generation, and exploring different approaches.
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+4.0
Slider
Game encourages trying new puzzle mechanics and experimenting with tile arrangements and strategies.
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+4.0
Star Fetchers
Players try different combat tactics, explore mechanics, and experiment with movement and timing.
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+4.0
The Multi-Medium
Each level introduces new mechanics and artistic styles, encouraging players to explore and adapt to fresh gameplay…
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+4.0
The Zone - FPV Drone Simulator
Players experiment with physics settings, rates, and custom maps to tailor their experience.
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+4.0
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
The dye mechanic and stage routing encourage experimentation with timing and strategies to optimize performance.
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+4.0
Trash Day
Players try new things, explore physics interactions, and find novel ways to complete levels or cause chaos.
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+4.0
UNDERDOGS
Roguelike structure and mech customization encourage trying new builds, strategies, and adapting to random events.
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+4.0
Unsorted Horror
Players explore and learn mechanics through experimentation with machinery and tools without explicit instructions.
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+4.0
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Encourages trying different drink mixes and approaches to influence dialogue and endings.
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+4.0
Wobbly Life
Players explore secrets, try different jobs, and experiment with physics and game mechanics in an open sandbox.
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+4.0
Angeline Era
Game encourages trying new secrets, exploring unknown areas, and experimenting with bump combat and search mechanics.
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+4.0
Arco
Players enjoy trying new combat tactics, exploring secrets, and experimenting with character builds.
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+4.0
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Game encourages trying new strategies, exploring different story branches, and experimenting with varied match-3…
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+4.0
DAVE THE DIVER
Game encourages trying new mechanics, mini-games, and strategies throughout progression.
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+4.0
Defense Grid: The Awakening
The game encourages trying new tower placements, strategies, and adapting to different map challenges and modes.
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+4.0
Detroit: Become Human
Encourages exploring different choices and story branches, experimenting with outcomes and moral dilemmas.
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+4.0
DRAINUS
Encouraged to experiment with different weapon combinations and strategies to suit various stages and bosses.
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+4.0
DYO
Game introduces new mechanics progressively, encouraging players to explore and experiment with solutions.
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