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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies; experimentation is core to gameplay.
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+4.0
Kirby Air Riders
The game encourages trying new machines, riders, and strategies, with randomized events and build options fostering…
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+5.0
Plasma
Strong emphasis on exploring mechanics, tinkering with programming, and testing new creations.
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+5.0
Master of Orion 2
Encourages trying new strategies, tech combinations, and ship designs.
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+5.0
Arcana Heart 3 LOVEMAX SIXSTARS!!!!!! XTEND
Strong emphasis on experimentation with numerous Arcana and character combinations, encouraging players to explore…
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+5.0
BONEWORKS
Encourages trying new mechanics, physics interactions, and creative problem solving; sandbox mode supports…
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+5.0
Reassembly
Strong emphasis on trying new ship designs, tactics, and modding to explore game mechanics.
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+5.0
Necrosmith
High experimentation encouraged by trying new body part combinations, testing unit builds, and exploring different…
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+5.0
Levelhead
Encourages trying new mechanics, building complex contraptions, and exploring creative possibilities in level design.
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+5.0
Blade and Sorcery
Players experiment with different weapons, magic, mods, and combat styles; sandbox encourages exploration.
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+4.0
Soundodger+
Encourages experimentation with custom levels, music, and gameplay strategies.
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+4.0
Divinity II: Developer's Cut
Encourages experimentation with skills, hybrid builds, quest approaches, and exploration of secrets.
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+5.0
Thief II: The Metal Age
Encourages trying new approaches, exploring level design, and testing different gadgets and routes.
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+4.0
Lucah: Born of a Dream
Encouraged to try new combat combinations and playstyles; experimentation is a core part of gameplay.
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+5.0
In Celebration of Violence
Game encourages discovery through trial and error, testing item effects, and exploring mechanics with little guidance.
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+4.0
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty
Players encouraged to try new strategies, unit combinations, and research paths; mission variety supports…
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+5.0
Vietnam War
High degree of experimentation encouraged by open systems, emergent mechanics, and player-driven discovery.
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+5.0
Incredipede
Game encourages trying new creature designs, experimenting with physics, and creating custom levels.
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+5.0
Cortex Command
High experimentation encouraged through modding, testing new weapons, factions, and physics interactions.
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+5.0
Sprocket
High level of experimentation encouraged with flexible tools and ongoing updates adding new mechanics.
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+5.0
Eternal Strands
Encouraged to experiment with spells, combat tactics, and crafting materials; players enjoy discovering new combos.
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+5.0
KitHack Model Club
The game encourages experimentation with vehicle designs, physics, and scenario creation.
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+5.0
Horsey Game
Experimentation with genetics, breeding, and game mechanics is a major motivation and gameplay element.
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+4.0
Rogue AI Simulator
Game encourages trying different strategies, tech unlocks, and synergies; randomized elements promote experimentation.
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+4.0
Soulstone Survivors: Prologue
High experimentation encouraged through diverse skill builds, weapon crafting, and multiple characters.
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