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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
BAIONLENJA
Encourages trying new movement techniques and combining mechanics in novel ways to overcome challenges.
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+5.0
Balatro
Strong emphasis on trying new joker combos, builds, and strategies; players encouraged to explore mechanics.
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+4.0
Baldi's Basics Plus
Random generation and multiple modes encourage trying new strategies and exploring different game elements.
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+5.0
Beatblock
Players explore unique mechanics, new note types, and experiment with custom level creation and gameplay modifiers.
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+5.0
Brutal Orchestra
Players experiment with party compositions, pigment management, and tactics to optimize runs.
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+4.0
CATO: Buttered Cat
Game encourages trying new mechanics, combining cat and toast abilities, and exploring secret paths.
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+4.0
Chronoquartz
The game encourages trial, error, and experimentation with routes and puzzle solutions across loops.
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+5.0
Combolands: Roguelike Citybuilder
Core gameplay revolves around trying new guild combinations, building synergies, and adapting strategies each run.
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+5.0
DELTARUNE
Game rewards trying new things, exploring different story paths, and uncovering hidden content.
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+5.0
DISCOPUP
The game encourages trying new puzzle solutions, exploring secrets, and multiple playthroughs to discover different…
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+5.0
Dishonored
Encourages trying different powers, routes, and playstyles across multiple playthroughs.
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+5.0
Factorio
Players frequently experiment with new layouts, technologies, and mods to optimize and expand.
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+5.0
Fractal Block World
The core mechanic involves experimenting with scale, exploring new areas, and testing game limits.
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+4.0
Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson
Encourages trying new instruments, riff combinations, and strategies to find optimal builds.
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+4.0
Gravitas
Encouraged to try different puzzle solutions and explore mechanics, with achievements rewarding experimentation.
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+5.0
Hades
Strong encouragement to try new weapons, boons, and strategies each run.
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+4.0
Holo vs Robo
Game encourages trying new strategies, unit combinations, and adapting to level gimmicks and challenges.
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+5.0
Homicipher: Demo
The core mechanic encourages trial and error, testing different word guesses and exploring multiple story paths.
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+5.0
Journey of Realm:Dawn Dew
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, skills, and strategies; encourages trial and error and adaptation.
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+5.0
Maxwell's puzzling demon
Strong emphasis on trying new mechanics, exploring combinations, and experimenting with puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
OFFBEAT
Encourages trying new sounds, instruments, and composition methods continuously.
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+4.0
Orbo's Odyssey
High skill ceiling and movement mechanics encourage players to experiment with combos and speed.
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+5.0
Path of Achra
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and strategies to overcome challenges and discover broken combinations.
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+5.0
People Playground
Experimentation with physics, weapons, and contraptions is a central and encouraged activity.
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