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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Escape the Backrooms
Game features varied, unique levels with discovery elements; players enjoy uncovering secrets and navigating new…
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+4.0
Metro Exodus
Semi-open world maps with many secrets and side quests encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Mushroom Season
Large maps with diverse environments encourage discovery of new mushroom patches and scenic locations.
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+4.0
Overboard!
Players discover new secrets, character backstories, and outcomes through multiple runs.
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+4.0
Planet Alcatraz 2
Open world with many locations, side quests, and dynamic encounters encourages discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Pratfall
Procedurally generated caves and multiple biomes promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Quanero VR
Exploring the environment and multiple perspectives is key to uncovering the narrative.
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+4.0
RiME
Exploration of a mysterious island with secrets and collectibles is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Rock the Islands
Exploration of multiple unique islands and discovery of secrets is a strong motivator and praised feature.
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+4.0
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Exploration of a detailed, atmospheric town and multiple buildings is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Sword of the Sea
Exploration of beautiful, varied environments and searching for hidden collectibles is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
The Enchanted Cave 2
Randomly generated floors and secret areas encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Touhou: Fading Illusion
Players discover new story branches, endings, and lore through choices and chapters.
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+4.0
Vanishing Realms™
Game encourages discovering hidden items, secrets, and navigating dungeons with curiosity.
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+4.0
Whisker Wanderlust: The Mosaic of Souls
Encourages curiosity-driven discovery of hidden objects and artistic secrets across multiple detailed scenes.
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+4.0
XING: The Land Beyond
Exploration of diverse, beautiful worlds is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
Answer Knot
Strong emphasis on exploring environment and uncovering secrets and easter eggs.
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+4.0
Bendy and the Ink Machine
Exploration of the eerie studio environment and discovery of hidden lore and secrets is a key motivation.
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+4.0
Beneath a Steel Sky (1994)
The game encourages discovering new locations, interacting with diverse characters, and uncovering story elements.
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+4.0
Boris and the Dark Survival
Randomly generated levels and hidden collectibles motivate players to discover new areas and secrets each run.
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+4.0
Crescent Tower
Exploration of a 10-floor dungeon with mapping mechanics, secret rooms, puzzles, and traps drives player curiosity and…
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+4.0
Darksiders™
Game features a semi-open world with backtracking and discovery of secrets and new areas.
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+4.0
Driftmoon
Game rewards exploration with secrets, collectibles, and side quests, encouraging discovery.
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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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