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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
Bloodroots
Encourages experimentation with different weapons and combos to find optimal strategies.
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+4.0
Borderlands 2
Encourages trying different character builds, weapons, strategies, and exploring new DLC content.
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+4.0
Captain of Industry
Encourages trying new layouts, production methods, and terraforming strategies to optimize performance.
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+4.0
Civilization IV®: Warlords
The game encourages trying new strategies, civilizations, and scenarios, with diverse leaders and mechanics promoting…
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+4.0
Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2
Players experiment with diverse units, strategies, and faction asymmetries to find effective tactics.
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+4.0
Conquest of Elysium 5
High randomness and many factions encourage trying new strategies and exploring mechanics
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+4.0
Cypher
Strong emphasis on trying different decryption methods and external research to solve puzzles
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+4.0
cyubeVR
Players explore crafting recipes, building techniques, and game mechanics; experimentation encouraged.
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+4.0
Demonheart
Multiple dialogue choices and personality alignments encourage trying different approaches and replaying.
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+4.0
Dig or Die
Game encourages experimentation with building physics, water flow, and combat strategies.
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+4.0
Dungeon Warfare 2
The game encourages trying new trap combinations, skill builds, and item setups to optimize strategies.
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+4.0
Duskers
Game encourages trial and error, learning enemy behaviors, and experimenting with drone loadouts and commands.
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+4.0
Exiled Kingdoms
Encourages trying different classes, builds, strategies, and quest approaches; multiple playthroughs common.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
The law system and job mechanics encourage trying new strategies and adapting tactics.
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+4.0
FOREWARNED
Procedural maps, multiple Mejai types, and equipment upgrades encourage trying new strategies and exploration.
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+4.0
Garden Paws
Players try different activities, explore mechanics, and customize extensively.
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+4.0
Gary Grigsby's War in the East
The game encourages experimentation with strategies, logistics, and unit management to overcome challenges and learn…
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+4.0
Ghost of Yotei
Encourages trying different weapons, tactics, and exploration approaches; players experiment with combat styles and…
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+4.0
Grounded
Encourages exploration of new areas, crafting recipes, and building designs.
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+4.0
Handy Harry's Haunted House Services
Randomized maps and ghost AI encourage players to try new tactics and adapt each session.
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+4.0
Happy Game
Encourages exploration of unusual mechanics and interactions within a dreamlike environment.
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+4.0
Hearts of Iron IV
The game encourages trying new strategies, alternate history scenarios, and mod experimentation.
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+4.0
HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Encouraged to try different weapons, stratagems, and team tactics to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
Horticular: Build a Garden, Attract Wildlife
Players enjoy experimenting with habitat combinations, puzzle solving, and creative layouts.
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