Researching
Activities theme
Involves researching and studying things you find or encounter.
57
games
17platforms
DOS 1994
WIN 2006-03-20
PS1 1995
DOS 1996
DOS 1995
LIN TBA
DOS 1997-07-15
X360 2010-02-09
CD32 1994
WIN 2013-08-23
LIN 2014
PS1 1996
Although the concept of "researching" is common in many games, usually you have simple technology tree through which you progress with no need to have anything external handy, effectively promoting turtle strategy where you wait out until you have everything researched and built before doing anything. Simple funding is not a concern here, only the acquisition of new artefacts or new situations to be the subject of study.
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The first Researching video game was released in 1988.
Kalypso Media, Klei Entertainment and 2K Games published most of these games.