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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
MareQuest
The game features open world exploration, caves, dungeons, and discovery of new mares and items, supporting…
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+4.0
Obenseuer
Game rewards curiosity with hidden areas, lore, and secrets; players enjoy discovering new content.
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+4.0
Quest for Glory 1-5
Players explore diverse fantasy settings with secrets, puzzles, and lore across multiple games.
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+4.0
The Other Side
Maps are large and unique, with players exploring entire locations to find evidence and artifacts, not limited to fixed…
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+4.0
Worldless
Metroidvania style encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and backtracking with new abilities.
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+4.0
Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, collectibles, and exploring the large prison city and dungeons with…
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+4.0
ROUTINE
Exploration of detailed lunar base environments and uncovering story elements is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Game encourages discovering new and previously visited areas with expanded freedom and side quests.
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+4.0
THE LONGING
Exploration of vast cave systems and discovery of hidden items and areas is a core feature.
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+4.0
Valley
Large maps with hidden collectibles and lore encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Ape Escape
Large, varied levels with hidden monkeys and collectibles promote discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
BETON BRUTAL
Players discover new areas, secrets, and paths in a large vertical tower, driven by curiosity and map knowledge.
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+4.0
Botany Manor
Exploring the manor and gardens to discover clues and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Dawnfolk
Map exploration and revealing hidden tiles is a core mechanic, with discovery of events and secrets.
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+4.0
Hammerwatch
Game features large handcrafted maps with many secrets, puzzles, and hidden areas encouraging thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Henry Halfhead
Players explore different life stages and environments, discovering many interactive objects and secrets.
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+4.0
Sonic Frontiers
Large open zones with collectibles, puzzles, and secrets drive curiosity and discovery
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+4.0
The Journey Down: Chapter Two
Players discover new locations and uncover story elements in a richly detailed environment.
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+4.0
The Testing Chamber
Significant emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore within the game world.
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+4.0
The Warrior
Encourages discovering hidden areas, secrets, and lore through environmental cues and puzzle solving.
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+4.0
Ultimate Fishing Simulator®
Multiple real-world inspired locations and DLC maps encourage discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Commander Keen
Large levels with hidden areas and secret rooms encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
LEGO® DC Super-Villains
Large open world with multiple cities and many hidden collectibles and side quests to discover.
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+4.0
My Time at Sandrock
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and storylines in a vibrant open world.
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