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+4.0
Wizardry 8
Open world with non-linear progression and hidden secrets rewards curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Sid Meier's Civilization
Exploration of new lands, resources, and strategic opportunities is a core gameplay element, enhanced by evolving map…
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+4.0
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Encourages discovery of new items, seasonal events, and visiting other players’ towns, fostering curiosity-driven…
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+4.0
CHRONO TRIGGER®
Time travel mechanic promotes discovery of new eras and secrets across different periods.
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+4.0
CONTROL Resonant
Open-ended city with many secrets, puzzles, and side quests encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Cronos: The New Dawn
The game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and lore through environmental storytelling and side paths.
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+4.0
DEAD RISING®
Open mall environment with many areas and secrets to discover, rewarding curiosity.
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+4.0
Eternal Strands
Open areas with verticality and secrets encourage discovery; players enjoy revisiting zones and uncovering lore.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY® XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition
Large world with many zones, hidden content, and discovery; players encouraged to explore without quest markers.
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+4.0
For The King
Procedurally generated maps and random encounters encourage discovery of new areas and secrets each playthrough.
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+4.0
Heroes of Might & Magic V
Exploration of large maps with fog of war and discovery of resources and enemies is core gameplay.
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+4.0
Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok
Players explore a large world with day/night cycles, hidden secrets, and multiple side quests encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I-III]
Players explore diverse Disney and original worlds, uncover secrets, and progress through varied environments.
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+4.0
LOST EMBER
Large open levels with hidden collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Manyland
The infinite worlds and player-made content encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
My Time at Sandrock
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and storylines in a vibrant open world.
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+4.0
Paranoia Place: Escape Together
Exploration of dark, atmospheric maps with discovery of items, secrets, and narrative clues.
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+4.0
Pillars of Eternity
Rich world with many locations, secrets, and lore encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Rune Factory 4 Special
Multiple dungeons, hidden secrets, and events encourage discovery and exploration
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+4.0
Silent Hunter® III
Open world ocean with freedom to explore various patrol zones and encounter dynamic targets.
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+4.0
Sorcery! Parts 1 and 2
Players explore large maps, cities, and multiple story branches with many secrets and hidden content.
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+4.0
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
Metroidvania-style maps encourage discovery of secrets, upgrades, and lore; exploration is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
The Black Watchmen
Players discover new clues, websites, and real-world locations as part of the gameplay.
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+4.0
Super Mario Maker 2
Players explore a vast and constantly growing library of user-created levels and new gameplay possibilities within the…
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