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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
Paradigm
Encourages trying multiple interactions on objects, exploring dialogue options, and discovering hidden jokes and…
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+4.0
Patch Quest
Encourages trying new mounts, ammo combos, and strategies each run; randomized elements promote experimentation.
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+4.0
Plague Inc: Evolved
Encourages trying new strategies, mutations, and scenarios to find effective ways to win.
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+4.0
Pluto
Encourages trying new spell combos, builds, and strategies; players enjoy exploring mechanics and optimizing runs.
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+4.0
Rift of the NecroDancer
Players explore new mechanics, experiment with enemy patterns, and remix modes offer randomized challenges.
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+4.0
ROBOBEAT
Players experiment with different weapons, combos, movement techniques, and custom music setups, encouraging…
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon®: Deluxe
Players experiment with coaster designs, pricing strategies, and park layouts to optimize success and enjoyment.
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+4.0
Starstruck: Hands of Time
Game encourages exploration, discovery of secrets, theorycrafting, and interpreting symbolism; gameplay mixes multiple…
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+4.0
Vengeful Rites
Players try different combat styles, spells, and puzzle solutions; game encourages exploration and trying new tactics.
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+4.0
VOIN
Players try different weapons, builds, difficulty settings, and explore open maps, encouraging experimentation.
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+4.0
Aimbeast
Players explore various scenarios, tweak settings, and create custom maps, showing active experimentation.
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+4.0
Alien: Isolation
Players experiment with different stealth tactics, crafting combinations, and routes to evade the alien.
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+4.0
Choice of Life: Wild Islands
Encouraged to try different choices and explore alternate story branches and endings.
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+4.0
Cobalt
Players explore many weapon mechanics, movement techniques, and custom map creation, indicating experimentation.
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+4.0
Death Howl
Players encouraged to try new decks, synergies, and strategies; multiple regions with unique mechanics.
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+4.0
Depersonalization
Encourages trying different character builds, exploring multiple story paths, and experimenting with dice roll outcomes…
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+4.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Encourages trying different builds, dialogue options, and ideological paths with meaningful consequences.
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+4.0
Discussion Over Dinner
Multiple dialogue paths and endings encourage players to try different conversational strategies and responses.
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+4.0
Doodle Empires
Players experiment with different map settings, event probabilities, and scenarios to explore new outcomes.
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+4.0
Double Action: Boogaloo
Game encourages trying new stunt moves, weapon combinations, and creative kill styles.
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+4.0
EMERGENCY 4 Deluxe
Players experiment with different strategies, mods, and scenarios, encouraged by dynamic missions and modding options.
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+4.0
eSail Sailing Simulator
Players explore sailing mechanics, try different trims, maneuvers, and navigation techniques in a sandbox environment.
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+4.0
Farming Simulator 17
Encourages trying new vehicles, farming techniques, mods, and strategies to optimize farm management.
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+4.0
Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2
High degree of experimentation with skills, formations, and cheat codes.
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