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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
PokéRogue
High emphasis on trying new team builds, item combinations, and adapting strategies each run.
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+4.0
Sacred 2 Gold
Players encouraged to try different characters, builds, and combat styles; no respec increases experimentation value.
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+4.0
SaGa Emerald Beyond
Encourages trying different protagonists, story paths, combat strategies, and party builds across multiple runs.
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+4.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
The game encourages trying new strategies, item combinations, and adapting to procedural generation and RNG elements.
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+4.0
Simutrans
Players experiment with different transport strategies, economic settings, and paksets to find optimal solutions.
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+4.0
Slave Zero X
Game rewards experimentation with combos, meter use, and tactics; players must explore mechanics to succeed.
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+4.0
Solargene
Trial and error, multiple restarts, and exploration of mechanics are core to gameplay and player experience.
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+4.0
SpaceBourne 2
Players explore diverse mechanics including space and ground combat, faction management, mining, exploration, and…
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+4.0
UFC 2009 Undisputed
Players experiment with multiple fighting styles, strategies, and moves to find effective combinations.
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+4.0
Wildgate
Players explore different roles, weapons, and tactics; emergent gameplay encourages experimentation.
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+4.0
Ymir
Players explore complex mechanics, test strategies, and discover technologies through emergent gameplay.
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+4.0
Arena of Kings
Variety of classes and skills encourages trying new builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Bleak Faith: Forsaken
Players try different weapons, builds, perks, and explore multiple paths; game encourages experimentation with…
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+4.0
Blood Bowl - Legendary Edition
Players experiment with different teams, strategies, and risk management approaches to improve and enjoy variety.
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+4.0
Chaos Reborn
Players experiment with risk management, bluffing, deck builds, and strategic options
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+4.0
Clash Royale
Frequent meta shifts and card updates encourage players to try new decks and strategies.
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+4.0
Darkest Dungeon® II
Encouraged to try new team compositions, skill paths, and strategies; meta-progression unlocks new options fostering…
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+4.0
Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
Game encourages trying new classes, strategies, and item builds, with many mechanics to explore.
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+4.0
Distant Worlds: Universe
Players experiment with galaxy settings, ship designs, strategies, and automation levels extensively.
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+4.0
Eador. Imperium
Many mechanics, units, and strategies encourage experimentation and trying new approaches.
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+4.0
Legendary Tales
Players try different builds, weapons, and skills; game encourages exploration of mechanics and combat tactics.
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+4.0
R-Type Final 2
Large variety of ships with different abilities and upgrade paths encourages experimentation and trying new strategies.
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+4.0
Romestead
Players enjoy trying different strategies and builds.
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+4.0
Sands of Aura
Players encouraged to try different weapon builds, spells, and exploration routes; experimentation rewarded.
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