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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Strategy
A strong dose of experimenting and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
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+5.0
Caves of Qud
Strong emphasis on trying new mutations, builds, strategies, and exploring procedural content; players encouraged to…
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+5.0
Gumballs & Dungeons
Encourages trying new builds, discovering hidden combos, and exploring different dungeon mechanics.
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+5.0
Bitburner
Players experiment with new scripts, APIs, and automation techniques to optimize and explore game mechanics.
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+5.0
Hitman: Blood Money
Encourages trying new strategies, exploring level design, and testing various approaches.
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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
Long Live The Queen
Encouraged to try different skill builds and choices to discover new story branches and endings.
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+5.0
Slice & Dice
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, modes, and strategies; undo feature supports experimentation.
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+5.0
GemCraft - Chasing Shadows
The game encourages trying new gem combinations, strategies, difficulty modifiers, and skill builds.
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+5.0
Shogun Showdown
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, experimenting with skill upgrades, and exploring different strategies.
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+5.0
Cosmoteer: Starship Architect & Commander
Strong emphasis on trying new ship designs, tactics, and exploring game mechanics, encouraging experimentation.
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+5.0
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Strong emphasis on trying new squad compositions, class builds, and tactical approaches.
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+5.0
Cassette Beasts
Encourages experimentation with fusion combinations, moveset customization, and exploration of elemental interactions.
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+5.0
Dungeons of Dredmor
Encourages trying new skill combinations, builds, and strategies; random generation supports novelty.
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+5.0
Rusted Warfare - RTS
Encouraged by modding, sandbox mode, and varied strategies, players frequently try new units and tactics.
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+5.0
Touhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
Strong emphasis on trying new card combinations and strategies each run.
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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
Dishonored 2
Encourages trying different powers, stealth or combat approaches, and experimenting with level traversal and tactics.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin (Classic)
Players experiment with spell combinations, crafting, and multiple quest solutions, exploring game mechanics deeply.
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+5.0
Omelet You Cook
Encourages trying new ingredient combos, synergies, and strategies each run, with randomized elements and multiple play…
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+5.0
Demon Lord: Just a Block
Encourages trying different weapons, builds, and strategies; procedural generation and synergies promote constant…
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+5.0
Total Annihilation
Strong emphasis on exploring new strategies, modding, and testing different unit combinations and tactics.
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+5.0
Brutal Orchestra
Players experiment with party compositions, pigment management, and tactics to optimize runs.
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+5.0
Backpack Battles
Encourages trying new builds, item synergies, and strategies with frequent updates adding new content.
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+5.0
Heat Signature
Strong emphasis on trying new tactics, combining gadgets, and exploring emergent gameplay possibilities.
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