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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
Stayin' Alive
Players must test item combinations and strategies due to lack of tutorial, encouraging exploration of mechanics.
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+5.0
Glitchspace
Strong emphasis on experimenting with programming nodes and puzzle solutions, including sandbox mode for open-ended…
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+5.0
Megaloot
Core motivation is trying new builds, item synergies, and adapting to RNG and enemy challenges.
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+4.0
Colortone
Game encourages trying new color combinations and puzzle approaches to progress.
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+5.0
Jelly Mario
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with jelly physics, momentum, and unpredictable interactions.
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+5.0
La Madriguera
Core gameplay revolves around trial, error, and testing different approaches to solve the physics puzzle.
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+5.0
Babushka's Glitch Dungeon
Experimentation with spells and glitch mechanics is central to gameplay and puzzle solving.
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+5.0
Öoo
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with mechanics and discovering new interactions and solutions.
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+5.0
Word Game: Episode 0
The gameplay encourages trying new ways to rearrange and edit text, exploring mechanics and language.
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+5.0
4D Golf
Strong emphasis on exploring new mechanics, visualizations, and 4D rotations; players encouraged to experiment with…
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+5.0
BAD END THEATER
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with choices and toggling traits to discover new endings.
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+5.0
Gunpoint
Experimentation with wiring, gadgets, and different approaches to levels is a major motivation.
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+5.0
The Heilwald Loophole
Core gameplay revolves around trying different routes, testing outcomes, and exploring new areas unlocked by failure or…
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+5.0
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
The game encourages trying new things, experimenting with game mechanics, and thinking outside the box.
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+5.0
Aviassembly
Strong emphasis on trial and error, testing new plane designs, and exploring different build strategies.
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+5.0
Bopl Battle
Strong emphasis on trying new ability combos, exploring mechanics, and creative playstyles.
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+5.0
Horsey Game
Experimentation with genetics, breeding, and game mechanics is a major motivation and gameplay element.
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+5.0
Pseudoregalia
Strong emphasis on trying new movement techniques, sequence breaking, and exploring different routes.
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+5.0
ElecHead
Game design strongly encourages trying new approaches and exploring mechanics to solve puzzles.
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+5.0
Elsinore
Core gameplay revolves around trying new dialogue options, exploring different event sequences, and testing story…
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+5.0
Feng Shui Meowjong
Strong encouragement for trying new builds, treasure combinations, and strategies to discover powerful synergies.
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+5.0
FISHGUN
Strong emphasis on trying new weapon combos, adapting to power-ups, and exploring different playstyles.
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+5.0
Pilgrims
Core gameplay encourages trying new combinations and approaches to puzzles and story outcomes.
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+5.0
The Last Clockwinder
Strong emphasis on trying new approaches, tinkering with mechanics, and exploring multiple puzzle solutions.
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