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+4.0
Space Empires IV Deluxe
Exploration of large galaxies, star systems, and discovery of new planets and phenomena is core gameplay.
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+4.0
Space Haven
Exploration of star sectors, derelict ships, and resource gathering is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Super Daryl Deluxe
Metroidvania-style exploration with many secrets, side quests, and varied environments to discover.
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+4.0
The Genesis Project
Exploring new areas, dungeons, and game mechanics is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
World of Warcraft
Expansions feature large, reworked zones and new areas encouraging discovery, with players enjoying exploration of both…
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+4.0
X3: Terran Conflict
Vast universe with many sectors and hidden secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Caveblazers
Randomly generated levels and hidden secrets encourage discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Infinite Veil
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and planets with unique challenges.
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+4.0
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Many hidden rooms and secret Mudokons to find encourage curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Sketchy's Contract
Game features multiple planets, secrets, and encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Tales of Symphonia
Large overworld maps with many locations, dungeons, and puzzles encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Tap Dungeon
Procedurally generated maps and random events encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Randomized levels and secret areas encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
The Letter - Horror Visual Novel
Players discover multiple story branches, endings, and character perspectives, fostering narrative exploration.
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+4.0
The RPG Engine
Supports discovery of new maps, secrets, and creative layouts; workshop content expands exploration possibilities.
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+4.0
Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Strong emphasis on discovering new locations, lore, and quests in a large open world
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+4.0
Chrono Cross
Exploration of two parallel worlds and hidden characters encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
BodyRecords
Players explore eerie, liminal spaces and uncover secrets, with an emphasis on discovery and environmental storytelling.
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+4.0
DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin
Large world with many secrets, multiple paths, and hidden items; DLC areas add to exploration; some criticism of map…
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+4.0
Escape From Duckov
Game features multiple maps with secrets, shortcuts, and environmental storytelling that reward curiosity.
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+4.0
Hobo: Tough Life
The city map and hidden locations encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Labyrinthine
Core gameplay involves navigating unknown mazes and discovering secrets and objectives.
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+4.0
Orb of Creation
Players discover new resources, spells, and mechanics progressively, fostering curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
PIT OF GOBLIN
Game encourages discovering new dungeon areas, secrets, and loot.
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