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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Games where experimenting stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
Few Nights More: Genesis
Procedural generation and multiple upgrade paths encourage trying new strategies and builds.
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+4.0
Foxhole
Players try different roles, tactics, and strategies; game encourages exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
Freespace 2
Players experiment with ship loadouts, tactics, and mod content, exploring new gameplay possibilities.
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+4.0
Genesis Noir
Encourages exploration and experimentation with unconventional puzzle mechanics and surreal environments.
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+4.0
Heroes Rise: The Prodigy
Encourages trying different moral paths, relationships, and choices across multiple playthroughs.
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+4.0
Krunker
Players explore advanced movement techniques, test different classes and weapons, and experiment with mods and custom…
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+4.0
Making History: The Calm & the Storm
Game encourages trying alternative history paths, different alliances, and strategic experimentation.
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+4.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Encourages trying new aircraft, flight conditions, and mods; players explore mechanics and test limits frequently.
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+4.0
New Retro Arcade: Neon
Players experiment with emulators, cabinet configurations, and media integration; encourages tinkering and exploration.
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+4.0
Nioh: Complete Edition
Encourages trying different weapons, stances, skills, and builds; experimentation is rewarded and part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Rise of Piracy
Players can experiment with different tactics, fleet compositions, and playstyles including trader, pirate, or diplomat.
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+4.0
SaGa SCARLET GRACE: AMBITIONS™
Encourages trying different weapons, skills, formations, and strategies; multiple scenarios and replayability support…
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+4.0
Second Front
Players explore different tactics, scenarios, and user-generated content, experimenting with strategies and game…
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+4.0
Shambles: Sons of Apocalypse
Players experiment with different decks, characters, and story paths to explore varied gameplay experiences.
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+4.0
Stickman Strikes: Conquer Fantasy World
Players experiment with randomized stats, traits, builds, and multiple gameplay systems, encouraging exploration of…
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+4.0
The King of Fighters XIII
Encourages trying new combos, mastering advanced mechanics, and exploring character-specific techniques.
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+4.0
Total War: WARHAMMER
Diverse factions with unique mechanics encourage players to try new strategies and playstyles.
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+4.0
Zzzz-Zzzz-Zzzz
Encourages trying unusual actions and exploring non-linear dream sequences to solve puzzles.
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+4.0
7,62 Hard Life
Players experiment with weapon mods, tactics, and strategies to overcome difficult encounters.
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+4.0
Acceleration of SUGURI 2
Players try different characters, combos, and strategies to find effective tactics and improve skills.
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+4.0
Albion Online
Players experiment with many weapon and armor combinations and strategies due to classless system.
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+4.0
ALL WILL FALL
Players encouraged to try different building strategies, layouts, and resource management approaches.
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+4.0
Banjo-Kazooie
Players experiment with different moves, transformations, and approaches to puzzles and platforming challenges.
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+4.0
Battle Talent
Players try various weapons, spells, combos, and mod configurations; game encourages exploration of mechanics and…
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