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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Experimenting + Strategy
A strong dose of experimenting and strategy in the same game.
Explore play styles & combinations ↓+5 Experimenting affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
MONSTER HUNTER RISE
Wirebug mechanics and weapon skill swaps encourage trying new combat styles and tactics.
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+4.0
Nordic Ashes: Survivors of Ragnarok
Encourages trying different characters, builds, and relic combinations, with many layers of overlapping systems to…
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+4.0
The Caribbean Sail
Players experiment with different ships, captains, strategies, and explore new content and mechanics like fantasy mode.
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+4.0
The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante
Encourages trying different life paths, choices, and strategies across multiple playthroughs to explore outcomes
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+4.0
We Who Are About To Die
Players explore different weapons, combat styles, and strategies; physics combat encourages experimentation.
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+4.0
Worms W.M.D
Encouraged by crafting system, new vehicles, and tactical experimentation.
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+4.0
DEAD RISING®
Players encouraged to try different weapons, strategies, and multiple playthroughs to explore game mechanics.
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+4.0
Defy Gravity Extended
Game encourages trying different gravity placements and movement tactics to overcome obstacles.
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+4.0
Fight'N Rage
Encourages learning combos, parries, and exploring multiple paths and characters.
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+4.0
Mina the Hollower
Players are encouraged to experiment with different builds and strategies.
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+4.0
NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
The game encourages trying different tools, approaches, and exploring new mission types and user-created content.
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+4.0
Receiver 2
Players explore complex firearm mechanics, malfunctions, and tactical approaches, encouraging experimentation.
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+4.0
Tabletop Tavern
The roguelike structure and unit/gear variety encourage players to try new builds and strategies.
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+4.0
Beyond Shadowgate
Players try new puzzle solutions, explore different endings, and experiment with items.
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+4.0
Destiny 2
The buildcrafting system and weapon combinations encourage experimentation with new strategies and playstyles.
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+4.0
Puttler
Encourages trying new placements and strategies to discover effective solutions and exploit physics mechanics.
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+4.0
Withering Realms
Players encouraged to try different builds, weapons, and strategies; respec options allow for experimentation.
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+4.0
Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
The game encourages trying new alchemy recipes and strategies to optimize item traits.
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+4.0
Kaizen: A Factory Story
Strong emphasis on trying new solutions, iterating designs, and exploring optimization.
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+4.0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
New hybrid combat system and orbment customization encourage players to try different tactics and builds.
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+4.0
7 Days to End with You
The core gameplay involves experimenting with word meanings and testing hypotheses about language and story.
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+4.0
Bounty of One
Game encourages trying new builds, item synergies, and strategies each run, fostering exploration of mechanics.
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+4.0
Card Hog
Game encourages trying different hogs, cards, and strategies; players discover new interactions and experiment with…
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+4.0
Drug Dealer Simulator
Players experiment with drug recipes, delivery methods, and strategies to optimize outcomes.
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