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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
I wanna be the Creator
The level editor and variety of game modes encourage trying new mechanics and creative experimentation.
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+4.0
Knights Within
High variety of weapon mods, abilities, and tactical choices encourage trying new builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Little Inferno
Encourages trying new item combinations and exploring the effects of burning different objects.
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+4.0
Man I Just Wanna Go Home
Encourages trying different choices and paths to uncover all endings, fostering exploration of game mechanics.
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+4.0
My Friend Pedro
Game encourages trying new combos, weapons, and environmental tactics, with varied level gimmicks supporting…
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+4.0
NanoApostle
Encouraged to try different builds, mods, and strategies against bosses; experimentation with combat styles is rewarded.
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+4.0
OMFG: One Million Fatal Guns
Players try new gun combinations and movement tactics, exploring weapon modifiers and gameplay mechanics.
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+4.0
Paper Trail
Players experiment with folding mechanics and new puzzle elements introduced in each chapter.
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+4.0
Priest Simulator: Vampire Show
Encourages trying new things, exploring mechanics, and discovering unexpected events in the sandbox.
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+4.0
Quake II
Players explore mods, new expansions, and remastered features, experimenting with gameplay and visuals.
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+4.0
Relic Guardian - Tower Defense
The ability to reposition towers and try different upgrade paths and hero forms encourages experimentation.
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+4.0
Rooftops & Alleys: The Parkour Game
Encourages trying new combos, exploring mechanics, and modding; players experiment extensively.
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+4.0
Sacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
High replayability with multiple branching paths encourages trying new choices and character builds.
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+4.0
SEUM: Speedrunners from Hell
Players explore multiple routes, powerup uses, and secrets, experimenting to optimize runs.
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+4.0
Severed Steel
Encourages trying new movement combos, weapon strategies, and level approaches, supported by modding and mutators.
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+4.0
Solar Settlers
Unlocking new races and cards encourages players to try different strategies and explore varied gameplay styles.
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+4.0
SPRAWL zero
Game encourages trying different weapons, abilities, and combat approaches; modifiers and New Game+ promote…
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+4.0
Sunset Routes
Randomized elements and multiple endings encourage players to try different crew builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Takoyaki Party Survival
Strong emphasis on trying new ingredient combinations and strategies to optimize survival and gameplay.
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+4.0
The Lab
Encourages trying different mini-games and exploring VR mechanics and interactions.
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+4.0
The Room Syndrome
Strong emphasis on trying different puzzle approaches, exploring timelines, and testing game mechanics.
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+4.0
The Talos Principle
Game encourages trying new puzzle solutions, thinking outside the box, and exploring hidden content.
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+4.0
Transmissions: Element 120
Encourages experimentation with new weapon mechanics and environmental interactions.
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+4.0
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
The game rewards trying different choices and routes to uncover true endings and hidden story elements.
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A little more you
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