Exploration

Exploration of large, multi-level maps with seasonal changes and hidden areas is central.

Exploring star systems, planets, and derelicts is a core part of gameplay and progression.

Encourages discovery of collectibles and hidden paths in large, varied environments with some freedom of movement.

Large open maps and non-linear missions encourage discovery and varied approaches.

Large world with many areas, secrets, and quests; players enjoy discovering new locations

Exploration of a richly detailed world with secrets, side quests, and lore encourages curiosity-driven discovery.

Open world town with multiple houses and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity.

Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and planets with unique challenges.

Exploration of Mars terrain and resource deposits is a key gameplay element.

Game encourages discovering new spirits, secrets, and areas in the town.

Exploration of diverse biomes and discovery of new ingredients and secrets is a key gameplay element.

Procedurally generated large maps with diverse locations and hidden resources motivate discovery and exploration.

Players explore multiple dungeons, realms, and randomized quests with new monsters and items.

Game world is large and rich with secrets, puzzles, and areas to discover, encouraging curiosity.

Random map generation and dungeon exploration encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.

Exploration of new settlements, scouting missions, and uncovering secrets are core gameplay elements.

Large, detailed house with multiple areas and hidden items encourages discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.

Large maps, multiple biomes, and hidden locations encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.

Exploration of diverse maps, secrets, and lore is a strong motivator and praised aspect of the game.

Large open world with many secrets, quests, and areas to discover, encouraging curiosity-driven play.

Core gameplay involves discovering new rooms, secret passages, and uncovering hidden clues.

Procedurally generated realms and dungeons encourage discovery of new monsters, items, and environments.

Large, complex levels with secrets and puzzles encourage discovery

Large, diverse maps with many areas, secrets, and roaming NPCs encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.