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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong experimenting score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Rack and Slay
Strong emphasis on trying new item synergies, builds, and strategies each run.
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+4.0
Starcom: Nexus
Encourages trying new ship builds, exploring unknown systems, and solving puzzles with minimal guidance.
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+4.0
Taiji
Players try to understand new puzzle mechanics and test various solutions through trial and error.
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+4.0
Talk to Strangers
Trial-and-error gameplay encourages trying different dialogue options and visit times to unlock new endings and secrets.
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+4.0
The Loopler
Encourages trying new builds, synergies, and strategies with many unlockables and mechanics to explore.
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+4.0
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Encourages trying new puzzle solutions and experimenting with mechanics like recorder pause points.
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+4.0
Twinkleby
Encourages trying different decorations, seasons, and settings to attract neighbors and discover rare ones.
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+4.0
Warfork
Players explore advanced movement techniques and new routes on maps, experimenting with mechanics.
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+4.0
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
Players experiment with different tactics, research orders, and squad compositions to overcome difficulty.
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+4.0
Bio Inc. Redemption
Players try different disease combinations, strategies, and upgrades to optimize outcomes and explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
Brainrot Kart
The chaotic, unpredictable gameplay and variety of items encourage players to try new strategies and embrace novelty.
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+4.0
Cosmonious High
The game encourages trying new powers, combining elements, and exploring different ways to solve puzzles.
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+4.0
Deadlink
Randomized upgrades and build variety encourage players to try new strategies and adapt to different runs.
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+4.0
Disgaea 5 Complete
Many mechanics encourage trying new builds, strategies, and experimenting with character skills and item enhancements.
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+4.0
Ghost Master®
Game encourages trying new ghost combinations, strategies, and puzzle solutions to progress and unlock content.
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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
MIMESIS
Players explore social deception mechanics, test mimic AI, and try new strategies to identify mimics.
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+4.0
OPERATOR
Players explore weapon customization and tactical mechanics, experimenting with different setups and strategies.
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+4.0
POPUCOM
Game encourages experimentation with different tools, puzzle approaches, and creative problem solving.
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+4.0
Rogue Monster Rush
Encourages trying new tile layouts, monster combinations, and upgrade paths each run.
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+4.0
Rollerdrome
Encourages trying new tricks, weapon combos, and strategies to improve scores and complete challenges.
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+4.0
Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
The game encourages trying different approaches including espionage, diplomacy, and economic strategies.
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+4.0
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Multiple character builds, dialogue choices, and mission strategies encourage experimentation.
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+4.0
Soul Gambler
Encourages trying different choices and stat builds to explore alternate storylines and endings.
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