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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.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Frame of Mind
Game encourages trying new perspectives and mechanics, with players exploring and testing solutions creatively.
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+4.0
Froggy's Battle
Players try different builds, item combos, and strategies each run to find new ways to play.
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+4.0
Griftlands
Encourages trying different decks, negotiation vs combat approaches, and story branches
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+4.0
Hotel Architect
Sandbox mode and scenario replay encourage experimentation with layouts, strategies, and hotel management.
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+4.0
Infested Planet
The game encourages trying new unit builds, strategies, and adapting to random enemy mutations.
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+4.0
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Players try different weapons, stealth vs loud tactics, and replay levels to explore new strategies.
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+4.0
KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2
Game encourages trying new weapons, tactics, and exploring open world levels.
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+4.0
Kitsune Tails
Players experiment with different power-ups, characters, and modding; game encourages trying new mechanics and…
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+4.0
Kohan II: Kings of War
Players experiment with different army compositions, tactics, and modded content.
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+4.0
Kriegsfront Tactics - Prologue
Players explore different mech builds, aiming mechanics, and tactical strategies.
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+4.0
Mindcop
Non-linear gameplay and multiple investigation options encourage trying different approaches.
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+4.0
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD
Players encouraged to try different approaches and unlock multiple endings through trial and error.
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+4.0
Nonentity Galaxy
The game encourages trying new fleet builds, combining modules, and adapting strategies to different enemy corporations.
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+4.0
Obenseuer
Players experiment with crafting, brewing, addiction management, and exploration to discover game mechanics.
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+4.0
Overlord™
Game encourages trying different minion types, strategies, and moral choices, as well as exploration of various areas.
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+4.0
Sephiria
The game encourages trying new builds, weapon upgrades, and inventory strategies to find effective combinations.
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+4.0
Seraph's Last Stand
Strong emphasis on trying new builds, synergies, and strategies each run.
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+4.0
Seven Kingdoms: Ancient Adversaries
The game encourages trying different approaches including espionage, diplomacy, and economic strategies.
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+4.0
Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment
Game encourages trying new abilities, exploring mechanics, and using upgrades creatively.
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+4.0
SiNKR
Game encourages trial and error and testing new mechanics to discover solutions.
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+4.0
STARIO: Haven Tower
Players frequently experiment with logistics setups, building placements, and technology unlock orders to optimize…
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+4.0
SteamWorld Heist
Encourages trying different characters, weapons, and strategies including ricochet shots and positioning.
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+4.0
Sumerian Six
The game encourages trying new tactics, abilities, and approaches to solve stealth puzzles.
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+4.0
Touhou Mystery Reel
Encouraged to experiment with timing, skills, and boss counters; trial and error is a core part of gameplay.
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