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Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and hidden story elements.
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+4.0
Nancy Drew®: Shadow at the Water's Edge
Game encourages discovering new areas, interacting with characters, and uncovering clues in a Japanese setting.
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+4.0
幽灵高校(Ghost College)
Exploration of a haunted college and discovery of clues and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Fausts Alptraum
Large mansion with many rooms and secrets to discover; players enjoy exploring and finding clues.
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+4.0
Arid
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, lore notes, and environmental storytelling in a large open desert world.
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+4.0
Shenmue I & II
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, NPC routines, and hidden items in detailed environments.
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+4.0
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
Exploration of a detailed, eerie town with hidden collectibles and side quests is a major focus.
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+4.0
Fatal Frame
Exploration of the haunted village and uncovering story elements through notes and environmental clues is a core…
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+4.0
Overboard!
Players discover new secrets, character backstories, and outcomes through multiple runs.
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+4.0
Cosmonious High
Players explore a large, detailed school environment with hidden areas, collectibles, and secrets.
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+4.0
Signs of the Sojourner
Game rewards discovering new towns, characters, and storylines through varied travel paths.
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+4.0
Gold Rush! Classic
Exploration of multiple routes and areas is central, with discovery of items and story elements.
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+4.0
Cosmic Ultramarine
Exploring multiple surreal and abstract environments and uncovering narrative layers is central.
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+4.0
Venetica - Gold Edition
Game features a richly designed Venice and surrounding areas with secrets, side quests, and multiple playthroughs to…
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+4.0
The 7th Guest VR
Exploration of a detailed mansion with hidden clues and secrets revealed by the lantern encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Summer in Mara
Strong emphasis on discovering new islands, treasures, and interacting with diverse characters and environments.
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+4.0
Lake Ridden
Large estate and surrounding areas encourage discovering new locations, secrets, and story elements.
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+4.0
Sam & Max Hit the Road
Players travel across various imaginative and satirical locations in the US, discovering new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
The game involves discovering various European locations and uncovering historical and fictional secrets.
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+4.0
Call of the Sea
Exploring a lush island environment and uncovering story elements is a core motivation.
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+4.0
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Encourages discovery of new areas, narrative fragments, and environmental details on a mysterious island.
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+4.0
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Exploration of a large, atmospheric castle with discovery of notes, clues, and hidden areas is central.
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+4.0
DEEMO -Reborn-
Significant emphasis on exploring a 3D castle and discovering secrets and puzzles.
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+4.0
Scene Investigators
The game encourages detailed exploration of richly detailed crime scenes to discover clues and piece together stories.
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+4.0
Signs of Life
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and alien bases.
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