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Play style 05
Large, detailed maps with many locations and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+5.0
Gaia Beyond
Large handcrafted solar system with many planets, stations, and secrets to discover; exploration is a core feature.
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+4.0
Astrox Imperium
Large galaxy, multiple sectors, and discovery of secrets and missions encourage exploration.
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+4.0
Apocalypter
Procedurally generated vast wasteland with many points of interest encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Above Snakes
Exploration is player-directed through tile placement, discovering new biomes and resources.
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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
Spirit of the Island
Multiple islands to discover, treasure hunting, and resource gathering encourage curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Space Beast Terror Fright
Procedurally generated maps and random objectives encourage discovery and adapting to new layouts.
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+4.0
Pratfall
Procedurally generated caves and multiple biomes promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Creativerse
Large, varied biomes and underground layers encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
White Noise Online
Large, dark maps with randomized elements encourage discovery and cautious navigation.
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+5.0
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Strong emphasis on discovering new sectors, planets, secrets, and missions in a large procedurally generated galaxy.
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+5.0
Elite Dangerous
Exploration is a core motivation, with a 1:1 scale galaxy to discover, including unique celestial phenomena and…
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+4.0
Dyson Sphere Program
Exploration of multiple planets, star systems, and celestial phenomena is a core feature driving curiosity and…
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+4.0
SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure
Players explore diverse island biomes, discover ingredient locations, and navigate large maps with environmental…
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+4.0
Europa Universalis III Complete
Exploration of new territories and colonization is a key gameplay element, alongside discovering alternate histories.
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+4.0
HeXen II
The game features large, interconnected hub worlds with many secrets and hidden puzzles, encouraging extensive…
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+4.0
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
Large world with multiple towns and areas to discover, including revisited locations from previous games.
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+4.0
Lugh World
The game features multiple islands and encourages discovery of new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
Players explore vast galaxies, planets, and ecosystems, discovering new content and player creations.
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+4.0
Stranded with You
Exploration of new island areas is a core mechanic unlocking resources and progression.
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+5.0
Boundless
Core motivation is exploring dozens of unique planets and player-built settlements.
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+4.0
Against the Storm
Procedurally generated maps and randomized glades encourage discovery and adapting to new environments.
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+4.0
Master of Orion 1
Exploration of star systems and colonization of planets is a core gameplay element driven by curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Lay of the Land
Game emphasizes discovering biomes, structures, caves, and secrets in a voxel world with varied environments.
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