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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Strategy
A strong dose of experimenting and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Portal 2
Game encourages experimentation with new puzzle mechanics, physics, and creative level design.
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+4.0
Stardew Valley
Players explore different farming strategies, relationships, and game mechanics; modding adds further experimentation.
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+4.0
Burnout 3: Takedown
Encourages trying different takedown techniques, crash strategies, and vehicle choices, especially in puzzle-like Crash…
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+4.0
Terraria
The game encourages trying new builds, weapons, strategies, and exploration of diverse biomes and mechanics.
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+4.0
Mario Kart World
New mechanics and open-world exploration encourage trying new techniques and discovering alternate routes.
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+4.0
The World Ends with You
The game encourages trying new pin combinations, combat strategies, and fashion trends, rewarding experimentation with…
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+4.0
Vintage Story
Players experiment with crafting techniques, resource management, and building designs in a complex, open-ended…
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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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+4.0
Schedule I
Game rewards experimentation with drug mixing, automation setups, and strategic decisions.
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+4.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Complex systems and class flexibility encourage trying new builds, tactics, and combat approaches.
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+4.0
Deep Rock Galactic
Varied classes, weapon overclocks, mission types, and mod support encourage trying new strategies and builds.
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+4.0
Subnautica
Players experiment with exploration, crafting, and strategies to survive and progress.
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+4.0
Battlefield 1942
Players try different classes, vehicles, and strategies, encouraged by the game's design and emergent stories.
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+4.0
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Encourages trying different soul combinations, weapon upgrades, and strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
Ghost of Yotei
Encourages trying different weapons, tactics, and exploration approaches; players experiment with combat styles and…
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+4.0
Golden Sun
Encourages trying different Djinn setups, class combinations, and puzzle approaches.
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+4.0
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Players experiment with different badges, partners, and combat tactics; exploration and puzzle-solving encourage trying…
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+4.0
Saros
The game encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies to adapt to procedural challenges.
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+4.0
Black Myth: Wukong
Encouraged to try different builds, spells, and combat techniques; respec system supports experimentation.
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+4.0
Satisfactory
Players frequently try new factory layouts, optimizations, and explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
Team Fortress 2
Varied classes, weapons, and playstyles encourage players to try new strategies and experiment with different roles.
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+4.0
Hotline Miami
Encourages trying new masks, weapons, and tactics to overcome challenges and improve scores.
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+4.0
PEAK
Players try different routes, item uses, and strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
Battlefield: Bad Company
Players experiment with different tactics and approaches due to dynamic environments and open-ended maps.
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