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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
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+5.0
Pokémon Infinite Fusion
The fusion system encourages constant experimentation with new combinations and strategies.
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+5.0
Portal
The gameplay encourages trial and error, testing new portal placements and puzzle solutions.
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+5.0
RimWorld
Players frequently try new strategies, mods, scenarios, and mechanics, exploring game limits and diverse playstyles.
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+5.0
Balatro
Strong emphasis on trying new joker combos, builds, and strategies; players encouraged to explore mechanics.
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+5.0
Factorio
Players frequently experiment with new layouts, technologies, and mods to optimize and expand.
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+5.0
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Game rewards experimentation with items, synergies, and strategies; discovery is a core part of the experience.
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+5.0
Slay the Spire
Strong emphasis on trying new deck builds, adapting to random elements, and exploring different strategies.
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+5.0
Oxygen Not Included
Players experiment with mechanics, layouts, and strategies to optimize colony survival.
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+5.0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Encourages trying new builds, skills, and strategies; players experiment extensively.
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+5.0
Inscryption
The game encourages trying new strategies, exploring mechanics, and discovering secrets, with constant gameplay…
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+5.0
Project Zomboid
Players experiment with different strategies, skills, character builds, and sandbox settings to explore varied gameplay.
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+5.0
Kerbal Space Program
Strong emphasis on trial and error, testing new designs, and learning from failure.
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+5.0
Hades II
Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies with many mechanics to explore and master.
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+5.0
Kenshi
The game encourages trying different strategies, roles, and emergent gameplay without fixed paths.
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+5.0
Ultimate Custom Night
Encourages trying different animatronic setups and strategies to find effective approaches.
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+5.0
Cities: Skylines
Strong emphasis on experimenting with layouts, mods, policies, and city designs to optimize and personalize gameplay.
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+5.0
Baba Is You
Players frequently experiment with rule permutations and unconventional solutions to progress.
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+5.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
High encouragement to try different ships, weapons, strategies, and adapt to random events.
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+5.0
Unicorn Overlord
The game encourages constant experimentation with unit builds, tactics, and strategies to optimize outcomes and…
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+5.0
Monster Train
Encourages trying new clan combinations, card synergies, and strategies with each run.
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+5.0
The Farmer Was Replaced
The game encourages trying new coding techniques, testing solutions, and exploring programming concepts.
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+5.0
Slay the Spire 2
Encourages trying new builds, exploring mechanics, and adapting to RNG and enemy challenges.
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+5.0
Nubby's Number Factory
Strong emphasis on trying new item combinations, builds, and strategies to discover synergies and optimize runs.
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+5.0
5D Chess With Multiverse Time Travel
The game encourages exploration of novel mechanics, timelines, and strategies, with players frequently experimenting…
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