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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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+4.0
Super Mario Maker 2
Players explore a vast and constantly growing library of user-created levels and new gameplay possibilities within the…
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+4.0
DOOM + DOOM II
Levels contain many secrets and hidden areas; exploration is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
FTL: Faster Than Light
Procedurally generated sectors and events promote discovery and varied experiences each run.
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+4.0
OMORI
Players explore diverse, unique areas with secrets and side quests, enhancing discovery.
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+4.0
Pizza Tower
Levels are packed with secrets and collectibles encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Fields of Mistria
Large map with many areas to discover, including mines, underwater diving, and hidden treasures.
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+4.0
The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
Players explore multiple environments, hidden secrets, and meta layers within the game.
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+4.0
SIGNALIS
Exploration of cryptic environments, lore, and hidden story elements is a core motivation.
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+4.0
West of Loathing
Open world with many locations, hidden secrets, and side quests rewards curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Pokémon Community Game
The game features multiple large regions and hidden secrets to discover, encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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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
Barotrauma
Exploration of unknown underwater biomes, discovery of secrets, and dynamic events.
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+4.0
DUSK
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and varied level environments.
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+4.0
Ib
The game encourages discovery of new areas, hidden paintings, and secrets within the art gallery environment.
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+4.0
Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue
Encouraged to explore environment, interact with many objects, and uncover hidden content.
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+4.0
Sally Face - Episode One
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden clues, and multiple story paths through environment exploration.
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+4.0
Grim Dawn
Large handcrafted maps with secrets, hidden quests, and lore encourage curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Outcore: Desktop Adventure
Players explore new interactive desktop environments and uncover hidden lore and references.
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+4.0
The Backrooms Deluxe 2
Exploration of multiple unique and procedurally generated levels is a core feature, with players seeking hidden secrets.
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+4.0
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, scanning environments, and revisiting zones with new abilities.
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+4.0
P.T.
Exploring the looping hallway and uncovering hidden changes and secrets is central to the experience.
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+4.0
Poco
Game emphasizes discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with characters in a richly detailed world.
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+4.0
Bloody Hell
Metroidvania elements and hidden areas promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!
Players discover various book titles and secrets throughout the library.
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