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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
Quake
Encourages exploration of movement mechanics like rocket jumping and experimenting with weapon use and map secrets.
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+4.0
Quake III Arena
Players experiment with advanced movement techniques, weapon combos, and map strategies.
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+4.0
Rain on Your Parade
Game encourages trying new powers and approaches across varied, unique levels.
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+4.0
Rivals of Aether
Players explore diverse characters, mechanics, and workshop mods; game encourages trying new combos and strategies.
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+4.0
Rolling Line
Encourages trying new layouts, modding, and creative experimentation with game mechanics.
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+4.0
Sektori
Multiple modes, upgrade decks, and evolving arenas encourage trying new strategies and playstyles.
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+4.0
Shadows Over Loathing
Encourages trying different character builds, exploring multiple quest paths, and discovering hidden content.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization® V
The game encourages trying new strategies, civilizations, and victory conditions with high replayability.
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+4.0
Snacko
Players explore various mechanics, test building layouts, and experiment with tool upgrades and crafting.
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+4.0
SpaceEngine
Encourages trying new locations, exploring unknown planets, and experimenting with procedural generation.
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+4.0
Stick It to the Stickman
Strong encouragement to try new builds, characters, and modes with frequent content updates and unlocks.
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+4.0
Stonemachia
Players can experiment with different chess piece classes and combos, though some prefer sticking to favorites.
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+4.0
Super House of Dead Ninjas
Variety of weapons and upgrades encourage trying new playstyles and strategies.
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+4.0
Tabletop Simulator
Players frequently try new games, mods, and custom content, exploring a vast variety of tabletop experiences.
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+4.0
Tennis Elbow 4
Players explore complex shot mechanics, positioning, and mod configurations, indicating active experimentation.
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+4.0
The Happyhills Homicide
Players explore different puzzle solutions and killing methods, experimenting with game mechanics.
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+4.0
The Indigo Parallel
Encourages exploration of new paths, discovery of secrets, and trying different insanity levels and choices.
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+4.0
Total War: MEDIEVAL II – Definitive Edition
Players experiment with different factions, strategies, and mods to explore new gameplay.
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+4.0
Touhou Artificial Dream in Arcadia
Encourages trying new builds, experimenting with fusion, skill inheritance, and different party setups.
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+4.0
Touhou Seirensen ~ Undefined Fantastic Object.
The unique UFO mechanic and multiple shot types encourage players to try new strategies and adapt dynamically.
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+4.0
Tower Networking Inc.
Players are encouraged to try different network configurations, routing schemes, and troubleshooting approaches to…
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+4.0
Ultra Fight Da ! Kyanta 2
Game encourages trying different characters, grooves, combos, and strategies; players explore mechanics actively.
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+4.0
WitchSpring R
Players explore different combat strategies, pet combinations, and crafting options.
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+4.0
Withering Realms
Players encouraged to try different builds, weapons, and strategies; respec options allow for experimentation.
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