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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Growth
A strong dose of experimenting and growth in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
NBA 2K27: Ultra Edition
The deep Builder system and multiple badges encourage players to try new builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Pips
Encourages trying different placements, testing hypotheses, and learning new patterns through puzzle solving.
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+4.0
Pokémon Dark Horizon
The inclusion of randomizer mode, skill trees, and adjustable difficulty encourages players to try new strategies and…
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+4.0
Venge.io
Variety of heroes, weapons, and ability cards encourages experimentation with different strategies and loadouts.
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+5.0
Pokémon Infinite Fusion
The fusion system encourages constant experimentation with new combinations and strategies.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The game encourages trying new approaches, experimenting with physics, weapons, and exploration routes.
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+5.0
Super Mario Galaxy 2
Encourages trying new power-ups, mechanics, and approaches with each level offering fresh experiences.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Experimentation is central, with players encouraged to try new combinations and approaches using the game’s physics and…
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+5.0
Astro Bot
Constant introduction of new mechanics and power-ups encourages experimentation and discovery.
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+5.0
Portal
The gameplay encourages trial and error, testing new portal placements and puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
RimWorld
Players frequently try new strategies, mods, scenarios, and mechanics, exploring game limits and diverse playstyles.
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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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+5.0
BeamNG.drive
The game encourages extensive experimentation with vehicle physics, crashes, mods, and scenarios.
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+5.0
Dishonored
Encourages trying different powers, routes, and playstyles across multiple playthroughs.
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+5.0
Don't Starve
Trial and error learning, exploring new mechanics, and testing strategies are core to the gameplay experience.
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+5.0
Super Mario 64
Encourages trying new moves, exploring different paths, and discovering hidden secrets without handholding.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Encourages trying new builds, skills, and strategies; players experiment extensively.
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+5.0
Brotato
Strong emphasis on trying new characters, builds, and item synergies.
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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
Ultimate Custom Night
Encourages trying different animatronic setups and strategies to find effective approaches.
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+5.0
Super Mario Maker 2
Encourages experimentation with game mechanics, level design, and novel challenges, supported by tutorials and a…
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+5.0
Cities: Skylines
Strong emphasis on experimenting with layouts, mods, policies, and city designs to optimize and personalize gameplay.
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+5.0
Besiege
Trial and error, testing new machine designs, and tinkering with physics and mechanics are core to the experience.
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+5.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
High encouragement to try different ships, weapons, strategies, and adapt to random events.
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