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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Creativity
A strong dose of experimenting and creativity in the same game.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
Slay the Spire 2
Encourages trying new builds, exploring mechanics, and adapting to RNG and enemy challenges.
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+5.0
BALL x PIT
Strong emphasis on trying new ball combinations, character builds, and base layouts; players encouraged to explore…
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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
M.U.G.E.N
Strong emphasis on trying new characters, moves, and configurations; players frequently tinker and explore mechanics.
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+5.0
ANIMAL WELL
Core gameplay revolves around trying new things, experimenting with items and puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
Antichamber
Game encourages constant experimentation with mechanics and spatial rules to progress.
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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
Brick Rigs
Experimentation with building mechanics, physics, and vehicle designs is a major motivation and gameplay element.
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+5.0
Dwarf Fortress
Encourages trying new fortress designs, strategies, and exploring emergent mechanics.
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+5.0
The Powder Toy
The game encourages exploration of mechanics, testing new ideas, and tinkering with elements extensively.
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+5.0
Transistor
Game strongly encourages trying new skill combinations and strategies, with many possible builds.
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+5.0
Arma 3
Players frequently try new mods, game modes, and experiment with mission creation and tactics.
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+5.0
Poly Bridge 2
Players experiment with springs, hydraulics, and various materials to find novel solutions.
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+5.0
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with ingredients and potion effects to discover new recipes.
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+5.0
Nova Drift
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing mod synergies, and exploring different strategies.
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+5.0
Scrap Mechanic
Strong emphasis on trying new designs, testing mechanics, and exploring creative possibilities.
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+5.0
Opus Magnum
The game encourages trying new machine designs and optimization strategies with no fixed solution.
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+5.0
Tiny Rogues
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, weapons, and strategies during runs.
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+5.0
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Game encourages experimentation with different skills, augmentations, and mission approaches.
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+5.0
Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
Game encourages trying different builds, dialogue options, and quest solutions, fostering exploration of mechanics.
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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
Spaceflight Simulator
Strong motivation to try new rocket designs, explore physics, and test game mechanics.
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+5.0
Shape of Dreams: Prologue
Strong encouragement of experimentation with builds, abilities, and strategies each run.
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+5.0
World of Goo
Encourages trying new building strategies and experimenting with physics to solve puzzles.
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