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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
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+5.0
McPixel 3
Core gameplay revolves around trying many different interactions and discovering unexpected outcomes.
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+5.0
PIPE by BMX Streets
High experimentation with tricks, lines, and modding; players enjoy exploring new mechanics and custom content.
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+5.0
There Are No Orcs
Strong emphasis on trying different commanders, builds, relics, and strategies to find optimal synergies.
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+5.0
Trizon
Experimentation with card fusions and strategies is central to gameplay and player motivation.
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+5.0
Voidling Bound
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, splicing, breeding strategies, and playstyles.
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+5.0
Weird RPG 2
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing unique item effects, and exploring unconventional mechanics.
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+5.0
GNOG
Core gameplay revolves around trying different interactions and exploring puzzle mechanics without explicit…
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+5.0
HIVESWAP: ACT 1
Strong emphasis on trying all item combinations and exploring dialogue options to discover unique content.
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+5.0
Lively Chair Simulator
Game encourages trying new movement techniques, exploring chair behaviors, and testing physics-based controls.
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+5.0
macdows 95
Strong emphasis on trying new approaches, exploring the OS, and discovering unconventional puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
Pro Office Calculator
Strong emphasis on trying new puzzle approaches, testing mechanics, and exploring game limits.
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+5.0
The Enjenir: The Engineering Physics Building Simulator
Game encourages trying new designs, testing physics, and iterative refinement of constructions.
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+5.0
The Karters 2: Turbo Charged
Players actively explore new tracks, mods, and gameplay mechanics, encouraged by modding tools and community content.
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+5.0
The Magic Circle
Encourages trying new combinations and approaches to puzzles and game mechanics.
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+5.0
The Monster Breeder
High emphasis on experimenting with breeding combinations, potions, equipment, and tactical approaches in combat.
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+5.0
Tiny and Big: Grandpa's Leftovers
Strong emphasis on experimenting with physics tools and environmental manipulation.
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+5.0
Touhou Kinjoukyou ~ Fossilized Wonders.
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with different stone loadouts and shot types to find effective strategies.
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+5.0
VOID/BREAKER
Strong emphasis on trying new mod combinations, builds, and playstyles; encouraged by game design.
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+5.0
Weird RPG
Strong emphasis on trying new and unusual mechanics, experimenting with gear effects tied to real-world hardware and…
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+4.0
TransPlan
Encourages trying different approaches and exploiting physics, including unintended solutions.
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+5.0
Contraption Maker
Game encourages experimentation with physics, parts, and puzzle solutions, including user-generated content.
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+5.0
Edna & Harvey: The Breakout - Anniversary Edition
Encourages trying many item combinations and dialogue options to discover unique responses and puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
Job Simulator
Encourages trying new things, testing game mechanics, and playful exploration of interactions.
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+5.0
Nauticrawl
Trial-and-error experimentation is core to gameplay, with players encouraged to try all controls and learn from failure.
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