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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
Otaku's Adventure
Encourages trying different story routes, endings, and mini-games; players explore various gameplay mechanics and…
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+4.0
Our Adventurer Guild
Players try different class builds, party compositions, and strategies; game encourages exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
Passpartout 2: The Lost Artist
Encourages trying new brushes, palettes, canvases, and styles; players experiment with artistic expression.
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+4.0
PlateUp!
Players experiment with different layouts, recipes, and upgrades each run, exploring mechanics and strategies.
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+4.0
Psychonauts
Players explore varied mechanics and unique level designs, experimenting with psychic powers and different approaches…
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+4.0
Quest for Glory 1-5
Multiple classes, hybrid builds, and alternative puzzle solutions encourage experimentation.
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+4.0
Racket: Nx
Game encourages trying new shots, spins, and strategies to improve and master gameplay.
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+4.0
Retrocycles
Players experiment with advanced techniques, different game modes, and custom server settings.
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+4.0
Rogue
Encourages trial and error, learning item effects, and exploring new dungeon layouts each run.
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+4.0
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
High emphasis on trying new strategies, experimenting with items, talents, and dungeon interactions.
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+4.0
SHENZHEN I/O
Players try new coding strategies, circuit layouts, and optimizations, exploring mechanics and pushing limits.
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+4.0
SIC-1
The game encourages exploring programming mechanics and testing novel solutions within the constraints of the single…
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+4.0
Slime Rancher 2
Encourages trying new slime combos, exploring new areas, and experimenting with gadgets and upgrades.
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+4.0
SNKRX
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and strategies each run.
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+4.0
Star Drift Evolution
Players encouraged to try different cars, tracks, and camera angles; experimentation with driving styles is rewarded.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Battlefront II (Classic, 2005)
Players explore different classes, vehicles, game modes, and mods, experimenting with new strategies and gameplay…
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+4.0
Strange Antiquities
Encouraged to try new approaches to puzzles, explore different endings, and interact with items in varied ways.
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+4.0
Superliminal
Game encourages trying new perspectives and approaches to puzzles, rewarding exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
The Conquest of Go
Encourages trying new strategies, exploring different board sizes, and using AI hints and reviews to test and refine…
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+4.0
The Consuming Shadow
Players experiment with different characters, strategies, and puzzle deductions; procedural elements encourage trying…
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Players try different builds, spells, and explore many questlines and mods.
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+4.0
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH
Players explore complex combos, character variations, and different fighting styles, encouraging experimentation.
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+4.0
The Local
Players explore advanced movement tech, routing, and different game modes, showing a strong experimental approach.
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+4.0
The Political Process
Players frequently try new political strategies, policies, and career paths, exploring different scenarios and outcomes.
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