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+4.0
BitCraft Online
Large open world with multiple biomes and discovery; players explore new areas as part of progression.
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+4.0
EVE Online
Exploration of wormholes, relic sites, and unknown systems is a major activity.
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+4.0
Exorcism of the Legion (Last Rites) DELISTED
Game encourages discovering clues, reading notes, and investigating detailed environments across multiple chapters.
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+4.0
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Core gameplay involves exploring numerous procedurally generated dungeons and completing diverse quests across a large…
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+4.0
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
The game features diverse, atmospheric locations with secrets and collectibles encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Elemental: Reforged
Game features extensive map exploration, quest discovery, and uncovering secrets, encouraging curiosity-driven…
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+4.0
FortressCraft Evolved!
Exploration is vertical and deep, with large caves and biomes to discover, driving progression.
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+4.0
Frosthaven
Game involves unlocking new map areas, discovering story elements, and exploring scenarios with unique objectives.
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+4.0
Galactic Civilizations IV
Exploration of large galaxies and sectors is a core gameplay element, with discovery of anomalies and artifacts.
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+4.0
Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
Open-world Pacific theater with dynamic encounters encourages discovery and strategic navigation.
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+4.0
Wurm Unlimited
Large open world with opportunities for discovery, including archaeology and uncovering player-made settlements.
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+4.0
Dungeons & Dragons Online®
Large world with many dungeons, secret areas, and quests; exploration rewarded and encouraged.
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+4.0
March of the Living
Procedurally generated maps and diverse locations promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Master of Magic
Exploring large maps, dungeons, and magical nodes is a core part of gameplay and player enjoyment.
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+4.0
PILGRIM
Procedurally generated dungeons and overworld encourage discovery of new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Rencounter
Procedurally generated dungeons and hidden story elements encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
Large, layered planets with hidden upgrades and collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Planescape: Torment
Strong emphasis on exploring the city of Sigil, other planes, and uncovering lore, secrets, and side quests.
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+4.0
SILENT BREATH
Large dark forest map with randomized objectives encourages discovery and navigation challenges.
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+4.0
Final Fantasy XI Online
The vast, evolving world and discovery of new areas, secrets, and storylines encourage exploration and curiosity-driven…
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+4.0
Second Life
The vast, user-generated world encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and social spaces.
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+4.0
Algodoo
Players discover new physics phenomena, tools, and community-created scenes, fostering curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
AO3dle
The game encourages discovering new fandoms, characters, and fanfiction trends beyond players’ usual interests.
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+4.0
Avatar World
Multiple distinct worlds and hidden secrets invite curiosity-driven discovery.
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