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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.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Fractal Block World
The core mechanic involves experimenting with scale, exploring new areas, and testing game limits.
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+4.0
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
Encourages trying new instruments, riff combinations, and strategies to find optimal builds.
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+4.0
Gravitas
Encouraged to try different puzzle solutions and explore mechanics, with achievements rewarding experimentation.
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+5.0
Hades
Strong encouragement to try new weapons, boons, and strategies each run.
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+4.0
Holo vs Robo
Game encourages trying new strategies, unit combinations, and adapting to level gimmicks and challenges.
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+5.0
Homicipher: Demo
The core mechanic encourages trial and error, testing different word guesses and exploring multiple story paths.
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+5.0
Journey of Realm：Dawn Dew
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, skills, and strategies; encourages trial and error and adaptation.
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+5.0
Maxwell's puzzling demon
Strong emphasis on trying new mechanics, exploring combinations, and experimenting with puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
OFFBEAT
Encourages trying new sounds, instruments, and composition methods continuously.
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+4.0
Orbo's Odyssey
High skill ceiling and movement mechanics encourage players to experiment with combos and speed.
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+5.0
Path of Achra
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and strategies to overcome challenges and discover broken combinations.
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+5.0
People Playground
Experimentation with physics, weapons, and contraptions is a central and encouraged activity.
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+4.0
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Encourages trying new plant combinations and strategies; many modes and mini-games offer varied experiences.
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+5.0
Pokémon Infinite Fusion
The fusion system encourages constant experimentation with new combinations and strategies.
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+5.0
Quest Master
The game encourages trying new mechanics, complex logic contraptions, and creative puzzle designs.
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+5.0
RAM: Random Access Mayhem
Strong emphasis on trying new combos, mastering different bots, and exploring mechanics.
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+5.0
RimWorld
Players frequently try new strategies, mods, scenarios, and mechanics, exploring game limits and diverse playstyles.
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+5.0
RUBATO
Game constantly introduces new mechanics, subareas, and gameplay styles encouraging experimentation.
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+5.0
Scarlet Hollow
Encourages trying different trait combinations and dialogue choices to explore new story branches and secrets.
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+4.0
Schrodinger's Cat Burglar
Game encourages trying new mechanics and puzzle solutions, rewarding experimentation.
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+4.0
sobosuba
Encourages trying different strategies, launch strengths, and angles to discover effective merges and combos.
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+5.0
SuchArt: Creative Space
Players experiment with different tools, colors, techniques, and surfaces; the game encourages exploration and…
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+5.0
Tactical Breach Wizards
The rewind mechanic encourages trying new tactics and experimenting with different strategies freely.
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+5.0
The Adventures of Sir Kicksalot
Game encourages trying new tactics, combining skills, and exploring multiple approaches to combat and puzzles.
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