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+4.0
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard
Large maps and many interactable objects encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
BOOMEROAD
Open levels with collectibles and multiple paths encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs
Exploring a small but rich environment with hidden secrets and lore is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Cats in Time
Players explore diverse 3D dioramas across multiple time periods to find hidden cats and items.
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+4.0
Chroma Zero
Exploration of a compact but dense world with layered puzzles and secrets is central to the experience.
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+4.0
Descent
Strong emphasis on navigating complex 3D maze levels and discovering hidden areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Dinocop
Game encourages thorough exploration of environments and character schedules to uncover clues and secrets.
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+4.0
Doom & Destiny
Large world map with many locations, secrets, and side quests encourages discovery beyond main story.
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+4.0
Evo\Wave
Strong emphasis on discovering collectibles, secrets, and exploring distinct themed worlds.
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+4.0
FALLSTRUKTUR
The game encourages discovering new paths and secrets in a large, abstract environment.
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+4.0
Four Last Things
Exploring multiple unique Renaissance art-based locations and discovering hidden details.
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+4.0
Galaxy Burger
Progression through multiple planets and solar systems with unique ingredients and layouts encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Half-Life
Game design rewards exploration of detailed, interconnected environments and discovery of secrets.
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+4.0
Jerma & Otto: The Curse of the Late Streamer
The game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and references within the environment.
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+4.0
Khimera: Destroy All Monster Girls
Many secrets, hidden areas, and collectibles motivate players to explore levels thoroughly.
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+4.0
Majotori
Multiple branching storylines and outcomes encourage discovery of new content and endings across playthroughs.
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+4.0
Nightmare of Decay
Exploration of mansion and dungeon environments with secrets, puzzles, and backtracking is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Samorost 1
Players explore new surreal environments and interact with many objects to progress.
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+4.0
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Game features diverse locations, hidden secrets, and encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Super Kiwi 64
Core gameplay involves discovering collectibles and secrets in varied, themed levels.
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+4.0
The Planet Crafter: Prologue
Exploring new areas, caves, wrecks, and discovering resources is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and manipulating past and present environments.
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+4.0
A Random Maze 某个迷宫
Core gameplay revolves around exploring a large, randomly generated maze and uncovering secrets.
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+4.0
Bird Game
Game features exploration of unique, stylized environments with secrets and varied areas; players note discovery as a…
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