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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Autonomy
A strong dose of exploration and autonomy in the same game.
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+4.0
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside
Game world is rich with interactive hotspots and changing puzzle locations, rewarding curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Large maps with multiple star systems and planets, plus discovery of anomalies and artifacts, promote exploration.
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+4.0
STAR WARS™ Knights of the Old Republic™
Players explore multiple planets and environments with unique quests and lore.
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+4.0
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Large world map with multiple theaters and hidden opportunities invites discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Travellin Cats in Maple Hollow 🍂
The game rewards curiosity with hidden cats, Easter eggs, and interactive objects scattered throughout the detailed…
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+4.0
VHOLUME
Large, open levels with secrets and hidden NPCs invite curiosity-driven discovery beyond the main paths.
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+4.0
Dead Space
Open exploration of the ship with hidden items, secrets, and backtracking encouraged.
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+4.0
Blood™ Fresh Supply
Levels are intricate with many secrets and multiple routes; exploration is a key part of gameplay and player enjoyment.
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+4.0
Cassette Beasts
Open world design with puzzles, secrets, and abilities to unlock new areas encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Esoteric Ebb
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, lore, and secrets within a richly detailed fantasy city.
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+4.0
Fate/stay night REMASTERED
Players discover new story branches, secrets, and endings, driven by curiosity and desire to fully experience the…
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+4.0
Blood
Maze-like, atmospheric levels packed with secrets and hidden gear reward curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Leap Year
Exploration of a compact but cleverly designed map is central, with revisiting areas to apply new knowledge.
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+4.0
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Open world with day/night cycle, hidden items, side quests, and secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Peaks of Yore
Players explore varied, hand-crafted peaks with secrets, collectibles, and alternate routes.
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+4.0
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Levels have multiple routes, hidden rooms, and collectibles rewarding curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Subnautica: Below Zero
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new underwater and land areas, biomes, and secrets.
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+4.0
The Desolate Hope
Exploration of multiple simulation worlds and collecting items is core gameplay.
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+4.0
The Mermaid Mask
Exploration of submarine rooms and discovery of clues and secrets drive curiosity and engagement.
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+4.0
Demon Lord: Just a Block
Includes hidden rooms, secrets, and collectibles that reward curiosity and exploration within procedurally generated…
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+4.0
FATE
Procedurally generated dungeons with varied floors and secrets promote discovery.
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+4.0
LEGO® Jurassic World
Large open hub worlds and free roam encourage discovery of new areas, collectibles, and secrets.
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+4.0
The Evil Within 2
Semi-open world areas with side missions and hidden items encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Aircar
Encourages discovering landing pads and exploring the city freely.
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