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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Fantasy
A strong dose of exploration and fantasy in the same game.
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+5.0
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Large, beautifully crafted open world with many secrets, side quests, and hidden areas encourages curiosity-driven…
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+5.0
DELTARUNE
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, lore, and new areas across chapters.
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+5.0
ELDEN RING
A core feature is discovering vast new areas, secrets, and lore in a richly detailed open world.
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+5.0
A Hat in Time
Game strongly emphasizes discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles across diverse, imaginative worlds.
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+5.0
DARK SOULS™ III
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore through curiosity-driven exploration.
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+5.0
ENA: Dream BBQ
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with numerous unique characters.
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+5.0
Noita
Large procedurally generated worlds with many secrets and hidden areas encourage discovery.
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+5.0
Pokémon Blue Version
Strong emphasis on exploring diverse environments and discovering Pokémon and secrets.
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+5.0
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Non-linear castle design with secrets, backtracking, and new areas unlocked by abilities strongly supports exploration.
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+5.0
Dungeon Master
Core gameplay revolves around discovering dungeon layout, secrets, and solving environmental puzzles.
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+5.0
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Large overworld and dual Light/Dark worlds with many secrets strongly motivate discovery.
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+5.0
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and backtracking with new skills.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition (2009)
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore in a large open world.
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+5.0
Goat Simulator 3
Large open world with many hidden items, quests, and surprises encourages exploration.
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+5.0
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Exploration is a core feature with large segmented biomes, hidden areas, day/night cycles, and discovery of new Pokémon.
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+5.0
Pokémon Silver Version
Large, diverse regions with day/night cycles and hidden events encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+5.0
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Large, diverse environments with hidden areas and secrets promote discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+5.0
Look Outside
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and story beats within the apartment building.
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+5.0
Ori and the Blind Forest
Core gameplay involves discovering new areas, secrets, and backtracking with new abilities.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition
Large open world with no quest markers encourages discovery and navigation by clues and journal entries.
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+5.0
Quake
Level design emphasizes discovery of secrets, hidden areas, and shortcuts in complex maps.
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+5.0
Wandering Sword
Large open world with many unique locations, hidden quests, and secrets; exploration is a core gameplay element.
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+5.0
Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip
Players discover many new locations, secrets, and character interactions on a large, varied road trip map.
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+5.0
Grand Theft Auto V Legacy
Large open world with many secrets, side activities, and dynamic events encourages discovery and exploration.
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