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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
Anodyne
Post-game meta gameplay and map swapping encourage experimentation beyond initial playthrough.
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+4.0
Artis Impact
The game rewards trying new interactions, revisiting locations, and exploring hidden content, encouraging…
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+4.0
BLACKHOLE
Game encourages trying new strategies and mastering mechanics to overcome puzzles.
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+4.0
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Players try new characters, abilities, and routes, experimenting with strategies to overcome challenges.
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+4.0
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Encourages trying new building styles, exploring the world, and experimenting with faction alignments and city layouts.
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+4.0
Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront
Players explore diverse strategies, unit loadouts, and mod content, experimenting with different tactical approaches.
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+4.0
Card Hunter
Players experiment with different item and card combinations to optimize strategies.
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+4.0
CiniCross
Players try different classes, item builds, and strategies to optimize runs and puzzle solving.
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+4.0
Closure
Players experiment with light sources and puzzle solutions, encouraged by trial and error and multiple approaches.
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+4.0
DeadCore
Game rewards trying new routes, movement techniques, and speedrun tricks to improve performance.
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+4.0
Director Simulator
Encourages trying different choices and exploring hidden endings, rewarding curiosity and novel approaches.
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+4.0
Esports Godfather: The Legend Begins
High emphasis on exploring hero synergies, patch changes, and meta experimentation to find optimal strategies.
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+4.0
Fairy Bloom Freesia
Encourages trying different skill sets and combos to find effective and enjoyable playstyles.
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+4.0
Fireboy & Watergirl: Elements
The game encourages trying new strategies and exploring different temple mechanics to solve puzzles.
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+4.0
Game Dev Studio
Players experiment with different game designs, office layouts, team compositions, and modding.
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+4.0
Hellslave
Encouraged to try different classes, skill combinations, and builds; developer supports balance tweaks and player…
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+4.0
Ichi
The game encourages trying new puzzle solutions and experimenting with mechanics, especially in user-created levels.
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+4.0
Knuckle Sandwich
Players try many different minigames, explore secrets, and experiment with combat strategies and party builds.
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+4.0
Knytt Underground
Players try different movement mechanics and puzzle solutions, exploring secrets and alternate routes.
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+4.0
Lost In Fantaland
Players experiment with different card combinations, classes, and tactical approaches on varied maps and encounters.
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+4.0
Marisa of Liartop Mountain
Encourages trying different dice and approaches to overcome challenges and discover new outcomes.
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+4.0
Northgard: Definitive Edition
Random map generation and multiple clans encourage trying new strategies and adapting to different conditions.
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+4.0
Out of Ore
Players explore different machines, mining methods, and building layouts; experimentation with terrain and equipment is…
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+4.0
Pandora's Toybox
High replayability with different gods, skill combos, and strategies encourages experimentation.
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