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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Autonomy
A strong dose of exploration and autonomy in the same game.
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+5.0
Dying Light
Open world with many secrets, side quests, and dynamic events encourages extensive discovery.
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+5.0
Super Mario Bros. 3
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden paths, and alternative routes across diverse worlds.
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+5.0
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Large, beautifully crafted open world with many secrets, side quests, and hidden areas encourages curiosity-driven…
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+5.0
Valheim
Exploration of diverse biomes, secrets, and procedurally generated worlds is a major motivation.
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+5.0
DELTARUNE
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, lore, and new areas across chapters.
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+5.0
LGBT Flags Merge!
Strong emphasis on discovering new flags and identities through progressive exploration.
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+5.0
A Hat in Time
Game strongly emphasizes discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles across diverse, imaginative worlds.
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+5.0
Red Dead Redemption 2
Open world design with dynamic events, secrets, and natural encounters strongly supports discovery and curiosity.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore through curiosity-driven exploration.
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+5.0
ENA: Dream BBQ
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with numerous unique characters.
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+5.0
Forza Horizon 2
Open world design with vast areas to discover, including hidden barns and scenic routes.
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+5.0
Pokémon Blue Version
Strong emphasis on exploring diverse environments and discovering Pokémon and secrets.
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+5.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Non-linear castle design with secrets, backtracking, and new areas unlocked by abilities strongly supports exploration.
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+5.0
Dungeon Master
Core gameplay revolves around discovering dungeon layout, secrets, and solving environmental puzzles.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Large overworld and dual Light/Dark worlds with many secrets strongly motivate discovery.
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+5.0
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and backtracking with new skills.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore in a large open world.
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+5.0
Abiotic Factor
Game features rich, handcrafted maps with secrets, shortcuts, and multiple worlds to discover.
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+5.0
Goat Simulator 3
Large open world with many hidden items, quests, and surprises encourages exploration.
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+5.0
Big Walk
Large open world with many secrets and landmarks encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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+5.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Exploration is a core feature with large segmented biomes, hidden areas, day/night cycles, and discovery of new Pokémon.
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+5.0
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Exploration of multiple unique regions and discovery of secrets and photo subjects is a core part of the experience.
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+5.0
Wobbly Life
Large open world with many hidden secrets, collectibles, and diverse areas encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+5.0
Pokémon Silver Version
Large, diverse regions with day/night cycles and hidden events encourage discovery and curiosity.
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