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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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+4.0
Stacklands
The game encourages trying new card combos and strategies, with discovery as a core element.
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+4.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Players are encouraged to try new souls, weapons, and strategies, with experimentation rewarded by varied combat and…
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+4.0
Fire Emblem Engage
Players experiment with different Emblem ring combinations and unit builds to optimize strategies.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Encourages trying different camo, weapons, and stealth tactics, as well as experimenting with survival and healing…
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+4.0
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Players experiment with different tactics, character combinations, and approaches to complete missions.
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Players try different builds, spells, and explore many questlines and mods.
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+4.0
Timberborn
Players experiment with water flow, district layouts, and building strategies to optimize survival and growth.
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+4.0
Abiotic Factor
Players explore different strategies, playstyles, and crafting recipes.
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+4.0
Neon White
Encouraged to try new routes, discover shortcuts, and test different card combinations for faster times.
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+4.0
PRAGMATA
Players explore new combat mechanics, hacking strategies, and weapon builds, encouraging experimentation.
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+4.0
Trombone Champ
Encourages trying new songs, modding, and exploring game secrets and lore.
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+4.0
Your Only Move Is HUSTLE
Players experiment with different characters, mods, and strategies to discover new tactics and combos.
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+4.0
CarX Drift Racing Online
Players frequently experiment with tuning, car setups, and modding to explore new mechanics and optimize performance.
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+4.0
Hi-Fi RUSH
The game encourages experimenting with combos, rhythm timing, and different combat styles to find optimal play.
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+4.0
Megabonk
Encourages trying new builds, movement techniques, and item synergies; players enjoy discovering new combinations.
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+4.0
Thronefall
The game encourages trying new perk and weapon combinations, mutators, and strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
VTOL VR
Encouraged exploration of flight mechanics, weapon systems, and mod content fosters experimentation.
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+4.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
The game encourages trying new strategies with battle styles, exploring different biomes, and experimenting with…
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+4.0
BOMBANANA!
Players explore new communication tactics and adapt to changing puzzle modules and environmental challenges.
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+4.0
PlateUp!
Players experiment with different layouts, recipes, and upgrades each run, exploring mechanics and strategies.
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+4.0
West of Loathing
Multiple ways to solve quests, varied character builds, and exploration encourage trying new strategies and approaches.
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+4.0
Catherine: Full Body
Players explore new puzzle mechanics, block types, and story branches, encouraged to try different strategies and…
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+4.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Encourages trying different builds, dialogue options, and ideological paths with meaningful consequences.
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+4.0
Mega Man 2
Encourages trying different weapons and stage orders to find optimal strategies and solutions.
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