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+4.0
Paradigm
Players explore detailed environments with many interactable objects, uncovering secrets, jokes, and narrative elements.
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+4.0
Patch Quest
Large fixed map with randomized rooms and many biomes encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy
Game encourages discovering secrets, collectibles, and new areas within colorful and varied environments.
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+4.0
Squirreled Away
Exploration of diverse park areas and discovery of collectibles is a core enjoyable element.
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+4.0
Starstruck: Hands of Time
Exploration of a handcrafted diorama town with hidden items and secrets; calendar system and changing events encourage…
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+4.0
Tenebris Somnia
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and environmental storytelling within a changing apartment setting.
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+4.0
The Dream Of A Cockspur
Exploration of mysterious island, uncovering secrets, and piecing together story is core gameplay.
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+4.0
The End Is Nigh
The semi-open world and numerous secrets encourage curiosity-driven discovery and backtracking.
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+4.0
Vengeful Rites
Game features large levels with secrets, hidden chests, and non-linear paths encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
VOIN
Large open maps with secrets and landmarks encourage curiosity-driven exploration despite some navigation challenges.
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+4.0
Alien: Isolation
Large, detailed space station with many areas to discover and backtrack; exploration is key to survival.
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+4.0
Amnesia™: Memories
Exploration of multiple parallel worlds and storylines with unique character relationships and plot twists.
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+4.0
Depersonalization
Game features exploration of diverse modules with secrets, clues, and branching storylines rewarding curiosity.
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+4.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Players explore a detailed, atmospheric city and uncover lore, secrets, and character stories.
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+4.0
DOOM 64
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and navigating complex labyrinthine levels.
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+4.0
Dungeons of Hinterberg
Players explore multiple distinct regions and dungeons with unique puzzles and secrets; exploration is a core element.
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+4.0
EarthBound
Encourages discovery of diverse towns, alternate dimensions, and hidden areas; visible enemies allow tactical…
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+4.0
eSail Sailing Simulator
Game encourages discovering points of interest, exploring islands, and unlocking new areas.
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+4.0
EXCALIBURIAN!!
Game features a large world with secrets, optional bosses, and encourages exploration at player’s own pace.
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+4.0
Garden of the Sea (VR)
Exploring multiple islands, discovering secrets and new areas is a core enjoyable activity.
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+4.0
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption
Game rewards exploration of secret passages, dungeons, and hidden areas within the school environment.
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+4.0
Infernax
Non-linear map with side quests, secrets, and backtracking encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz
Strong emphasis on uncovering secrets, lore, and hidden content through repeated play.
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+4.0
Myst III: Exile
Exploration of multiple distinct ages and discovery of hidden paths and clues is a core element.
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