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Experimenting
Trying new things (e.g. exploring mechanics, tinkering)
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Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies; experimentation is core to gameplay.
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+4.0
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
The variety of civilizations, shipment decks, and strategies encourages experimentation and trying new tactics.
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+4.0
Wildfire
Game encourages trying new elemental combinations and tactics, rewarding experimentation.
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+5.0
The Monster Breeder
High emphasis on experimenting with breeding combinations, potions, equipment, and tactical approaches in combat.
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+4.0
Himno - The Silent Melody
Encourages discovery and experimentation with mechanics, crafting, and exploration.
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+4.0
Oblivion Override
Encouraged to try different builds, weapons, mechas, and upgrade synergies; experimentation is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
Modding and exploring new gameplay mechanics encourage experimentation and trying new things.
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+5.0
Bioprototype
Experimentation with organ combinations and build strategies is a central motivation and praised feature.
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+5.0
SimplePlanes
Strong emphasis on trying new designs, testing physics, and tinkering with parts.
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+5.0
Ctrl Alt Ego
Strong emphasis on trying new approaches, experimenting with mechanics, and discovering multiple solutions.
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+5.0
Fractal Block World
The core mechanic involves experimenting with scale, exploring new areas, and testing game limits.
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+4.0
Geneforge 1
Multiple classes, skill builds, and faction choices encourage experimentation.
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+4.0
FlyKnight
Encouraged to try different weapons, spells, and armor combinations; exploration and discovery of hidden items support…
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+4.0
Eador. Imperium
Many mechanics, units, and strategies encourage experimentation and trying new approaches.
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+4.0
Marbles on Stream
Players experiment with track building, marble customization, and different game modes; encourages trying new things.
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+4.0
Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition
Multiple character builds, dialogue choices, and mission strategies encourage experimentation.
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+5.0
Astro Bot
Constant introduction of new mechanics and power-ups encourages experimentation and discovery.
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+4.0
Orcs Must Die! 2
Encouraged to try different trap combinations, weapons, and tactics; replay modes foster experimentation.
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+4.0
Titan Quest Anniversary Edition
The dual-class system and many skill combinations encourage experimentation and trying new builds.
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+4.0
AETHERIS
Randomized skill choices, builds, and event outcomes encourage experimentation and adapting strategies each run.
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+5.0
Perimeter
The game rewards experimentation with unit morphing, terrain shaping, and energy management to find effective tactics.
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+4.0
Just Hit The Button
Encourages trial and error, testing new mechanics and adapting to changing rules.
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+5.0
Nauticrawl
Trial-and-error experimentation is core to gameplay, with players encouraged to try all controls and learn from failure.
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+4.0
Void War
The variety of crew types, equipment, psychic powers, and ship builds encourages experimentation with different…
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+4.0
Golden Treasure: The Great Green
Multiple playthroughs with different choices, exploration of secrets, and learning from failure encourage…
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