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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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+4.0
Timberborn
Players experiment with water flow, district layouts, and building strategies to optimize survival and growth.
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+4.0
We, Junk Artists
Encourages trying different object combinations and approaches to represent prompts.
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+4.0
Windowkill
Players try different characters, upgrades, and strategies, exploring secrets and varied playstyles.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Encourages experimentation with time travel, item use, and puzzle solutions to progress.
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+4.0
428: Shibuya Scramble
Players experiment with different choices and timelines to discover all endings and story outcomes.
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+4.0
A Book of Beasts and Buddies
Trial-and-error and exploration of interaction sequences are core to progressing and discovering secrets.
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+4.0
ACE Academy
Many dialogue options and personality archetypes encourage trying different approaches and routes.
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+4.0
ANTONBLAST
The game encourages trying new combos, mastering mechanics, and exploring secrets and collectibles.
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+4.0
APE OUT
Procedural generation and varied enemy types encourage trying new tactics and adapting on the fly.
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+4.0
Aperture Desk Job
Encourages trying out various Steam Deck controls and features in novel ways.
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+4.0
Battle Chef Brigade Deluxe
The game encourages trying new equipment, cooking techniques, and combat strategies, rewarding exploration of mechanics…
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+4.0
Black Ice
Players try new builds, weapons, and tactics frequently; the game encourages testing different loadouts and strategies.
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+4.0
COCOON
Encourages experimentation with orb mechanics and puzzle solutions; some limitations but overall novel.
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+4.0
Desktop Survivors 98
Encourages trying different weapon builds, cursors, and strategies; players enjoy discovering synergies and new…
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+4.0
Dice In You
Encourages trying different dice builds and strategies to find effective combinations.
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+4.0
Don't Sleep With The Fishes
Encourages trying different item combinations, companion choices, and strategies to discover multiple endings.
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+4.0
DREADTOME
Encourages experimenting with portals, environmental hazards, and combat tactics to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
异常 | Exception
Players experiment with different programming commands and strategies to solve puzzles in multiple ways.
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+4.0
Far Away
Encourages trying different routes and choices to discover new storylines and endings.
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+4.0
FrostRunner
Players try new movement mechanics and routes, experimenting to shave off milliseconds and find creative solutions.
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+4.0
Godrop
Frequent build experimentation and strategic choices encourage trying new combinations and tactics.
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+4.0
Heavenly Bodies
Players experiment with physics controls, different movement modes, and creative problem solving within puzzles.
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+4.0
Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire
Game encourages trying different loadouts, tactics, stealth vs. combat approaches, and exploring mission routes.
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+4.0
I Expect You To Die
Trial and error and multiple puzzle approaches encourage players to try new strategies and experiment with game…
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