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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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+4.0
Slaughter Horse 2
High emphasis on trying new strategies, adapting to procedural generation, and exploring different approaches.
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+4.0
Stay Out of the House
Players try different routes, item uses, and puzzle solutions; multiple endings encourage experimentation.
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+4.0
Super Mario 64 FPS
Players explore glitches, new strategies, and speedrunning techniques extensively.
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+4.0
Sword Rogue
Strong emphasis on trying new upgrade combos and strategies to find effective builds.
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+4.0
The Final Earth 2
Players try different city layouts, strategies, and building combinations to optimize and explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
Theta and Paralldox on Worldlines
Encourages experimentation with mechanics and thinking outside the box to discover solutions.
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+4.0
Touhou Kikamu ~ Elegant Impermanence of Sakura
The dye mechanic and stage routing encourage experimentation with timing and strategies to optimize performance.
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+4.0
Utopia Must Fall
Players try different upgrade paths and tactics each run to find optimal strategies and new experiences.
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+4.0
Alina of the Arena
The game encourages trying new builds, weapon combinations, and tactical approaches to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
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Players try new things like flying to the moon, changing game speed, exploring hidden areas, and testing game limits.
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+4.0
Chess for idiots
Game encourages trying new strategies, powerups, and chaotic moves beyond traditional chess.
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+4.0
Contrast
Players experiment with light and shadow mechanics and puzzle solutions; some trial and error involved.
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+4.0
DCS World Steam Edition
Players explore various aircraft, systems, and mission types, experimenting with complex flight and combat mechanics.
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+4.0
Different Strokes
Players explore creative possibilities within limited palettes and tools, experimenting with edits.
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+4.0
Gravity Circuit
The game encourages trying different techniques, combos, and ability loadouts; players enjoy tinkering with mechanics…
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+4.0
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition
Players experiment with many party compositions, tactics, and character builds to find effective strategies.
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+4.0
Kingsway
Encourages trying different classes, builds, and strategies; discovering secrets and multiple endings fosters…
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+4.0
LEGO® DC Super-Villains
Encouraged to try new powers, characters, and explore open world; customization invites experimentation.
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+4.0
Lovely Planet
Encourages trying new routes, aiming techniques, and timing to improve performance and discover optimal strategies.
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+4.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
Players explore different aircraft, flight conditions, and add-ons, experimenting with various flight scenarios.
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+4.0
Mortal Kombat X
The three variations per character and interactive arenas encourage players to try new tactics and experiment with…
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+4.0
Prodeus
Encourages trying different weapons, tactics, and exploring secrets; level editor invites experimentation.
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+4.0
Project Hospital
Players experiment with hospital layouts, staff assignments, and diagnostic strategies.
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+4.0
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Players try different roles, ships, strategies, and tactics, exploring mechanics and emergent gameplay.
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