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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
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Funguys Swarm
The upgrade and mutation systems encourage trying new builds and strategies every run.
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+4.0
Goblin Sushi
The roguelike upgrade system encourages trying new builds and strategies each run, fostering experimentation.
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+4.0
Kneedle Knight
Game encourages trying new mechanics like fabric merging and double jumps, with puzzles designed to promote…
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+4.0
LOOM™
Players experiment with musical note combinations and spells to solve puzzles and progress.
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+4.0
Lost For Swords
Encourages trying different classes, builds, and strategies; players experiment with card synergies and tactical…
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+4.0
Lowglow
Trial and error and fine-tuning line placements are core to gameplay, encouraging exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
MagiCat
The game encourages trying new mechanics every level and experimenting with upgrades and routes on the overworld.
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+4.0
Megabyte Punch
Encourages trying new builds and combinations of parts to discover effective strategies.
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+4.0
Neon Boost
Players experiment with rocket jumps, glitches, and alternative routes to optimize performance.
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+4.0
Neophyte
Encourages trying new spell combinations and builds each run, with players enjoying discovering synergies and…
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+4.0
Nyaruru Fishy Fight
Encourages trying new moves, exploring hidden paths, and testing different combat and traversal strategies.
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+4.0
Party Hard
Randomized elements and multiple approaches encourage experimentation with tactics and use of traps.
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+4.0
Pirate's Gambit
Encouraged to try new card and dice combinations, explore different strategies, and adapt to RNG elements.
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+4.0
Plastic Battlegrounds
Players explore different weapons, factions, maps, and sandbox setups; experimentation with physics and custom…
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+4.0
Project Heartbeat
Players explore different gameplay styles, chart types, and customization options; the editor encourages…
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+4.0
Risk of Rain Returns
Encourages trying new characters, item combinations, and alternate abilities; exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2: Triple Thrill Pack
Players experiment with ride designs, park layouts, and management strategies, especially enhanced by OpenRCT2 features.
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+4.0
Root
High experimentation with different factions, strategies, and challenges is encouraged and common.
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+4.0
Soundodger+
Encourages experimentation with custom levels, music, and gameplay strategies.
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+4.0
Starcom: Nexus
Encourages trying new ship builds, exploring unknown systems, and solving puzzles with minimal guidance.
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+4.0
Super Auto Pets
Strong encouragement for trying new pet combinations, builds, and adapting strategies to RNG and meta.
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+4.0
Tallowmere
Randomized levels and loot encourage players to try new weapons and strategies each run, fostering exploration of…
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The game encourages trying new items, exploring different perspectives via shrinking, and creative puzzle solving.
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+4.0
The Magus Circle
Encourages trying different spell combinations, builds, and drawing techniques; players enjoy exploring mechanics.
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