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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Top picks
Popular, well-rated games with a strong experimenting score.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Players explore mechanics, experiment with builds, spells, and mods; discovery and trial are core to gameplay.
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+5.0
The Farmer Was Replaced
The game encourages trying new coding techniques, testing solutions, and exploring programming concepts.
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+5.0
There Is No Game: Jam Edition 2015
Core gameplay revolves around experimenting with interactions and breaking expected rules.
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+5.0
Wobbledogs
Strong emphasis on trying new genetic combinations and feeding strategies.
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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
Nubby's Number Factory
Strong emphasis on trying new item combinations, builds, and strategies to discover synergies and optimize runs.
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+5.0
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
The game encourages exploration of novel mechanics, timelines, and strategies, with players frequently experimenting…
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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
Halls of Torment
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, testing item combinations, and exploring different characters and mutators.
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+5.0
Tactical Breach Wizards
The rewind mechanic encourages trying new tactics and experimenting with different strategies freely.
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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
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Trial and error, learning abnormalities’ behaviors, and testing strategies are core to gameplay.
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+5.0
Nuclear Throne
Randomized levels, weapons, and mutation choices encourage constant experimentation and adaptation.
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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
Epic Battle Fantasy 5
Players encouraged to try different strategies, skill combinations, equipment, and summons; many secrets to discover
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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
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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