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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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+5.0
HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon
Free respec, multiple skill trees, and encouragement to try different builds strongly support experimentation.
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+5.0
Uninitialized
Game design encourages experimenting with different builds, loadouts, and strategies to meet varied mission objectives.
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+5.0
THE GREAT GEOMETRIC MULTIVERSE TOUR
Strong emphasis on trying new weapon and pill combinations, adapting to randomized elements each run.
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+5.0
7,62 High Calibre
Players experiment with many weapons, tactics, mods, and strategies to overcome challenges and explore game mechanics.
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+5.0
Gods vs Horrors
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and adapting strategies to different runs and bosses.
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+5.0
X Invader
Encourages trying different weapons, synergies, and builds each run, with randomized upgrades fostering experimentation.
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+5.0
BREAK ARTS II
Strong emphasis on trying new mech builds, testing different parts and strategies, and experimenting with racing…
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
The game encourages trying different stealth tactics, camouflage, and combat approaches.
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+5.0
Species: Artificial Life, Real Evolution
Strong emphasis on trying new parameters, mutations, and evolutionary scenarios.
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+5.0
Gratuitous Space Battles
Strong emphasis on experimenting with ship designs, tactics, and fleet compositions to find optimal strategies.
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+5.0
Homebrew - Patent Unknown
Encouraged to try new designs, test physics, and experiment with logic and vehicle functions extensively.
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+5.0
Rune Knights
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, mixing skills, experimenting with gear and playstyles; frequent updates add new…
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+5.0
Space Empires V
Players encouraged to experiment with ship designs, strategies, and mods to find optimal approaches.
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+5.0
Glitchspace
Strong emphasis on experimenting with programming nodes and puzzle solutions, including sandbox mode for open-ended…
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+5.0
Never Return
Free respecs and diverse skill trees encourage trying new builds and strategies.
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+5.0
Idle Land of Exile
Strong emphasis on experimenting with builds, skill trees, and equipment synergies.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Encourages experimentation with time travel, item use, and puzzle solutions to progress.
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+4.0
Left 4 Dead 2
Players experiment with mods, new strategies, and different game modes; game encourages trying new content.
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+5.0
Card Cultivation
Encourages trying new builds, experimenting with cards, cultivation paths, and strategies.
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+4.0
Portal 2
Game encourages experimentation with new puzzle mechanics, physics, and creative level design.
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+4.0
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Encourages trying different stealth tactics, weapon loadouts, and base management strategies, promoting experimentation.
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+4.0
Stardew Valley
Players explore different farming strategies, relationships, and game mechanics; modding adds further experimentation.
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+4.0
Burnout 3: Takedown
Encourages trying different takedown techniques, crash strategies, and vehicle choices, especially in puzzle-like Crash…
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+5.0
RoBoRumble
Strong emphasis on trying new robot builds, tactics, and adapting to mission constraints.
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