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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
Wargame: Red Dragon
Players try different unit combinations, tactics, and deck builds to find effective strategies.
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+4.0
Warriors of the Nile 2
Strong emphasis on experimenting with different character builds, synergies, and strategies to find powerful combos.
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+4.0
X-COM: Apocalypse
The game encourages trying different strategies, real-time or turn-based combat, and various tactical and strategic…
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
The game encourages experimentation with leader-civ combos, legacy paths, and strategic approaches across different…
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+4.0
Clone Hero
Players frequently try new charts, modifiers, and custom content, exploring different difficulties and gameplay…
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+4.0
Ballex
Encourages trying new ball types, mechanics, and custom maps, fostering experimentation.
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+4.0
Battle Brothers
Strong encouragement to try different tactics, character builds, and approaches to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
Blazing Aries
Players experiment with combos, skill chains, and weapon inheritance mechanics.
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+4.0
Chaos Zero Nightmare
The game encourages trying new card combinations, builds, and strategies with each run, supporting exploration of…
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+4.0
CHRONO TRIGGER®
Encourages trying different party setups, exploring timelines, and unlocking various endings.
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+4.0
CONTROL Resonant
Players experiment with different weapon forms, combos, and abilities; exploration of new areas and puzzles encourages…
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+4.0
Crashlands 2
Players try different combat builds, experiment with gear sets, and explore new mechanics and crafting options.
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+4.0
DARK SOULS™ II
Players try different builds, weapons, and strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
DDNet
Players experiment with advanced techniques, new maps, and different mods, exploring game mechanics deeply.
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+4.0
Dead Reset
Encouraged to try different choices and explore alternate endings and story paths.
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+4.0
DEAD RISING®
Players encouraged to try different weapons, strategies, and multiple playthroughs to explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
Decisive Campaigns: Barbarossa
Game offers varied political and strategic decisions each turn, encouraging players to explore different approaches and…
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+4.0
Disgaea 4 Complete+
The game encourages trying new strategies, exploring mechanics, and optimizing character builds and grinding methods.
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+4.0
Disgaea 5 Complete
Many mechanics encourage trying new builds, strategies, and experimenting with character skills and item enhancements.
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+4.0
Divine Divinity
Encourages trying different character builds, exploring quests with multiple solutions, and experimenting with skills.
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+4.0
Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
Players experiment with different vocations, skills, and party compositions to find effective strategies.
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+4.0
Draw a Stickman: EPIC 2
Players experiment with drawing different characters and tools, trying new creative solutions to puzzles.
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+4.0
Dreamscaper
Encourages trying new weapons and builds; mastery system rewards experimentation with less-preferred weapons.
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+4.0
Dustforce DX
Players explore advanced techniques and experiment with movement and level design.
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