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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.
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+4.0
R.U.S.E.™
The ruse system and unit combinations encourage experimentation with different strategies and tactics.
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+4.0
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Players experiment with different tactics, character combinations, and approaches to complete missions.
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+4.0
Spirits Abyss
Players encouraged to try new clans, items, and modes; the game rewards exploration and discovery of secrets.
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+4.0
SteamWorld Dig 2
Encourages trying new abilities, sequence breaking, and exploring hidden areas with different upgrade builds.
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+4.0
Ugly
Players are encouraged to try new puzzle solutions and explore mechanics deeply.
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+4.0
Ultimate Chicken Horse
Encourages trying new trap combinations and strategies each round, with evolving level design.
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+4.0
Unavowed
Multiple origins, companions, and puzzle solutions encourage trying new approaches and replaying.
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+4.0
Warsim: The Realm of Aslona
Players explore many different strategies, test game mechanics, and discover emergent gameplay through system…
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+4.0
What Remains of Edith Finch
Each story segment experiments with different narrative styles and gameplay mechanics.
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+4.0
Wilmot's Warehouse
Players experiment with different organizational strategies and layouts to optimize their warehouse.
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+4.0
Yoku's Island Express
Players explore mechanics, experiment with pinball physics and abilities to solve puzzles and access new areas.
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+4.0
A Monster's Expedition
Players discover new puzzle mechanics and experiment with different solutions throughout the game.
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+4.0
Antipaint
Encourages trying different weapons, builds, and synergies with randomized items and characters.
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+4.0
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
Encourages trying new crafting combinations, battle tactics, and kingdom development strategies to optimize outcomes.
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+4.0
Bladesong
The game encourages trying new sword designs and tinkering with mechanics to meet commissions.
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+4.0
CarX Drift Racing Online
Players frequently experiment with tuning, car setups, and modding to explore new mechanics and optimize performance.
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+4.0
Cyber Hook
Encourages trying new movement techniques and routes to optimize speed and efficiency.
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+4.0
DEMON'S TILT
Players explore complex mechanics, discover hidden elements, and experiment with strategies on a dynamic table.
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+4.0
DigDigDrill
Encourages trying new drill builds, enchantment combinations, and strategies to optimize performance.
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+4.0
Duck Paradox
Players explore various upgrades, strategies, and secret areas, experimenting with different approaches to overcome…
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+4.0
Engare
Encourages trying different placements and exploring pattern outcomes, especially in sandbox mode.
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+4.0
Esoteric Ebb
The game encourages trying different builds, dialogue choices, and exploration of multiple storylines.
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+4.0
.Forty-Five
High emphasis on trying new bullet combinations, deck strategies, and exploring mechanics.
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+4.0
GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES
Players explore complex mechanics like Just Defense, feints, and combo timing; experimentation is encouraged to master…
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