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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Creativity
A strong dose of experimenting and creativity in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Mortal Kombat
The new Kameo fighter system and combo mechanics encourage players to try new tactics and experiment with character…
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+4.0
A Date with Death
Multiple dialogue options and endings encourage trying different choices and exploring narrative variations.
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+4.0
Far Far West
Players enjoy trying out different builds and spell combinations.
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+4.0
Look Outside
Encourages trying different approaches, exploring secrets, and testing various combat and narrative options.
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+4.0
Mindustry
Encourages trying new strategies, unit scripts, factory designs, and modding to explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
ROUNDS
Experimentation with card synergies, mods, and builds is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
shapez
Encourages trying new factory designs, layouts, and optimization strategies.
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+4.0
Warhammer® 40,000: Dawn of War® - Soulstorm
Modding and diverse factions encourage experimentation with new strategies and gameplay styles.
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+4.0
Webbed
Players experiment with web building, movement styles, and puzzle solutions in multiple ways.
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+4.0
Chrono Cross
Players experiment with different party members, element setups, and branching paths to discover new outcomes.
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+4.0
BioShock™
Encourages trying different plasmid and weapon combos, hacking strategies, and moral choices.
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+4.0
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
Players experiment with different weapons, upgrades, and custom maps; game encourages trying new strategies.
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+4.0
Desperados III
Encourages trying different tactics, character combinations, and approaches to puzzles.
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+4.0
Slime Rancher 2
Encourages trying new slime combos, exploring new areas, and experimenting with gadgets and upgrades.
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+4.0
Gunfire Reborn
High degree of experimentation with builds, weapons, scrolls, and seasonal modifiers encourages novelty.
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+4.0
Patrick's Parabox
The game encourages exploration of new mechanics and recursive concepts, with players discovering novel solutions.
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+4.0
Learn to Fly 3
Players enjoy trying new part combinations, testing mechanics, and exploring upgrade synergies.
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+4.0
Hitman: Absolution™
Encourages trying different approaches, experimenting with disguises, weapons, and mission strategies.
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+4.0
Torchlight II
Players experiment with different builds, skill combinations, and mods to explore new gameplay styles.
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+4.0
Quake
Encourages exploration of movement mechanics like rocket jumping and experimenting with weapon use and map secrets.
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+4.0
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Multiple characters with unique mechanics and customizable items encourage experimentation.
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+4.0
Warframe
Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies; experimentation is core to gameplay.
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+4.0
Infamous 2
Encourages trying different powers, moral paths, and user-generated missions, supporting exploration of new gameplay.
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+4.0
Hidden Folks
Players experiment with clicking and interacting with many objects to discover hidden items and effects.
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