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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
Mimic Logic
Players try different dungeon modes, difficulty levels, and puzzle-solving tactics.
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+4.0
Mount & Blade: Warband
Players explore different strategies, roles, and mods, experimenting with various playstyles and game mechanics.
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+4.0
MULLET MADJACK
Encourages trying new weapon builds, upgrades, and combat tactics to optimize time and kills.
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+4.0
Neon White
Encouraged to try new routes, discover shortcuts, and test different card combinations for faster times.
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+4.0
Nicotine VS Fulanwang
Branching paths and multiple endings encourage experimentation with choices and narrative outcomes.
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+4.0
Psychopomp GOLD
Encouraged to explore, try different interactions, discover hidden secrets, and piece together lore.
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+4.0
Rhythm Doctor
The game encourages trying new rhythm patterns and mechanics, with frequent introduction of novel gameplay elements and…
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+4.0
Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts
Players explore different combinations and creative possibilities with assets and commissions
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+4.0
Set Yourself on Fire
The game experiments with visual novel conventions, text presentation, and narrative style.
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+4.0
ShantyTown
Encourages trying different building layouts, styles, and approaches to challenges and creative mode.
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+4.0
Slime Rancher
Encourages trying new slime combinations, exploring new areas, and testing different ranch strategies.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Empire at War - Gold Pack
Encouraged to try new strategies, factions, and especially mods that significantly alter gameplay and setting.
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+4.0
Stardew Valley
Players explore different farming strategies, relationships, and game mechanics; modding adds further experimentation.
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+4.0
Submachine: Legacy
The game encourages trying new puzzle solutions, exploring secrets, and revisiting areas with new perspectives.
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+4.0
Sucker for Love: First Date
Players try different rituals, routes, and endings, exploring game mechanics and narrative possibilities.
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+4.0
The Artisan of Glimmith
Players explore new puzzle mechanics and combinations, experimenting with rules and strategies.
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+4.0
The Zachtronics Solitaire Collection
Players try various solitaire variants with unique mechanics, learning new rules and strategies.
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+4.0
Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines
Encourages experimentation with mechanics and thinking outside the box to discover solutions.
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+4.0
Thrifty Business
Players try different organization strategies, themes, and store layouts to optimize points and aesthetics.
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+4.0
Volcano Princess
Encourages trying different career paths, relationships, and strategies across multiple playthroughs.
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+4.0
White Knuckle
Players try new routes, item uses, and climbing techniques, exploring mechanics and game limits.
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+4.0
14 Minesweeper Variants
The game encourages trying new variants and combinations, exploring different logical approaches and puzzle types.
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+4.0
14 Minesweeper Variants 2
Varied rule sets and combinations encourage experimentation with new strategies and puzzle types.
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+4.0
Angels with Scaly Wings™ / 鱗羽の天使
Multiple story paths and endings encourage players to try new choices and explore different narrative outcomes.
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