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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
Blood™ Fresh Supply
Players encouraged to try different weapons, tactics, and explore secrets; game rewards experimentation with mechanics…
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+4.0
Cairn
Players experiment with different climbing techniques, routes, and survival strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
SCP – Containment Breach
Players explore new seeds, try different strategies, and experiment with mods and game mechanics.
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+4.0
The Talos Principle 2
Game encourages trying new puzzle mechanics and exploring environments in novel ways.
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+4.0
WitchSpring R
Players explore different combat strategies, pet combinations, and crafting options.
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+4.0
7 Days to Die
Players experiment with building designs, crafting recipes, and survival tactics to improve their chances.
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+4.0
Axelay
Players experiment with different weapon combinations and tactics to adapt to various levels and bosses.
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+4.0
Death Road to Canada
Encourages trying new strategies, character builds, and exploring random events and outcomes
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+4.0
Desk Top Racer
Encourages trying different part combinations and strategies to find effective setups.
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+4.0
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Players experiment with different crests, movesets, and builds; the game encourages trying new combat styles and…
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+4.0
Peaks of Yore
Game encourages trying new routes, mechanics, and strategies, with exploration of tools and challenges.
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+4.0
Pokémon Ruby Version
Encourages trying new team combinations, strategies, and exploring hidden areas.
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+4.0
Cobalt Core
Encourages trying different crew combinations, ships, and deck builds; players discover synergies and new strategies.
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+4.0
Gothic II: Gold Edition
Encourages trying different factions, skills, and exploration paths; players discover new content on multiple…
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+4.0
Parkitect
Players explore different park layouts, ride designs, and management strategies; modding encourages experimentation.
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+4.0
Quake III Arena
Players experiment with advanced movement techniques, weapon combos, and map strategies.
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+4.0
Space Engineers
The game encourages trying new designs, testing mechanics, and modding, fostering exploration of novel gameplay…
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+4.0
Upload Labs
Game encourages trying new layouts, testing mechanics, and optimizing systems through experimentation.
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+4.0
Bang Bang Barrage
Randomized upgrades, modifiers, and weapon synergies encourage players to try new strategies and builds.
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+4.0
Do Not Feed the Monkeys
Multiple endings and randomized cages encourage trying new approaches and exploring different story paths.
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+4.0
Gloomwood
Game encourages trying different tactics, exploring secrets, and experimenting with stealth and combat.
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+4.0
Moonring
Encourages trying new strategies, exploring lore, and testing different skills and approaches.
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+4.0
Ostriv
Players experiment with economic strategies, building layouts, and resource management to optimize their towns.
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+4.0
System Shock® 2 (1999)
Encourages trying different character builds, skills, and strategies, with multiple ways to solve problems.
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