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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Growth
A strong dose of experimenting and growth in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Players enjoy trying new card combinations, builds, and strategies, encouraged by meta-progression and unlocks.
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+5.0
Word Game: Episode 0
The gameplay encourages trying new ways to rearrange and edit text, exploring mechanics and language.
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+5.0
Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades
Players explore numerous weapons, mechanics, and game modes; frequent updates add new content to try.
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+5.0
Wobbledogs
Strong emphasis on trying new genetic combinations and feeding strategies.
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+5.0
Slay the Spire 2
Encourages trying new builds, exploring mechanics, and adapting to RNG and enemy challenges.
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+5.0
Nubby's Number Factory
Strong emphasis on trying new item combinations, builds, and strategies to discover synergies and optimize runs.
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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
ANIMAL WELL
Core gameplay revolves around trying new things, experimenting with items and puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
Aviassembly
Strong emphasis on trial and error, testing new plane designs, and exploring different build strategies.
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+5.0
Pseudoregalia
Strong emphasis on trying new movement techniques, sequence breaking, and exploring different routes.
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+5.0
The Powder Toy
The game encourages exploration of mechanics, testing new ideas, and tinkering with elements extensively.
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+5.0
Transistor
Game strongly encourages trying new skill combinations and strategies, with many possible builds.
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+5.0
Against the Storm
Strong emphasis on trying new strategies, adapting to random elements, and exploring different builds and playstyles.
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+5.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Encourages trying different tactics, weapons, companions, and mission strategies.
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+5.0
Skul: The Hero Slayer
Players frequently try new skulls, builds, and item synergies, exploring game mechanics extensively.
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+5.0
BlazBlue Entropy Effect
Strong encouragement to try new characters, builds, and upgrade combinations each run.
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+5.0
DFHack - Dwarf Fortress Modding Engine
DFHack encourages trying new commands, automations, and modding, fostering exploration of game mechanics.
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+5.0
Nova Drift
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing mod synergies, and exploring different strategies.
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+5.0
Scrap Mechanic
Strong emphasis on trying new designs, testing mechanics, and exploring creative possibilities.
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+5.0
暖雪 Warm Snow
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, relic combinations, and playstyles each run.
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+5.0
Opus Magnum
The game encourages trying new machine designs and optimization strategies with no fixed solution.
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+5.0
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Game encourages experimentation with different skills, augmentations, and mission approaches.
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+5.0
Picayune Dreams
Encourages trying new builds, exploring mechanics, and discovering secrets through play.
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+5.0
Sandustry
Game encourages trying new factory designs, exploring environmental physics, and tinkering with mechanics.
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