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+4.0
Arknights: Endfield
Semi-open world with many secrets, puzzles, and rewards encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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+5.0
over the hill
Core motivation is discovering new areas, hidden items, and scenic spots in large open maps.
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+4.0
Valor Mortis
Game rewards exploration with secrets, backtracking, and environmental storytelling.
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+5.0
Deep Dish Dungeon
Core gameplay is about discovering secrets, unlocking shortcuts, and navigating a dense, interconnected dungeon.
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+4.0
Permafrost
Exploration of a large open world with secrets, resources, and story elements is a core motivation.
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+4.0
Order of the Sinking Star
Non-linear overworld with multiple zones and puzzles to discover; players explore new areas and secrets.
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+5.0
Silver Pines
Exploration is a core gameplay element with many secrets, backtracking, and environmental storytelling.
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+4.0
Invokyr
Procedurally generated boards, secrets, and new maps provide discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+5.0
RetroSpace
Emphasis on discovering secrets, alternate paths, and lore through thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Nivalis Nights
Large, detailed city with many districts and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Antivirus Survivors 2003 Professional
Exploring folders and opening files with varying rewards adds meaningful discovery beyond combat.
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+4.0
Stranded with You
Exploration of new island areas is a core mechanic unlocking resources and progression.
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+4.0
Lucid Cats
Procedurally generated maps and liminal environments encourage discovery and cautious exploration each run.
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+4.0
Wild West Pioneers
Scouting and world map exploration are core features, rewarding discovery and expansion.
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+4.0
CONTROL Resonant
Open-ended city with many secrets, puzzles, and side quests encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+5.0
Slow Roads
Procedurally generated endless roads and landscapes encourage continuous discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Apocalypter
Procedurally generated vast wasteland with many points of interest encourages discovery.
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+5.0
Well Dweller
Exploration is a core element with diverse biomes, secrets, collectibles, and rewarding backtracking.
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+4.0
ENDLESS Legend™ 2
The tidefall mechanic and evolving map encourage ongoing discovery and exploration throughout the game.
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+4.0
CONVRGENCE
Procedurally generated maps and randomized loot promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+5.0
Aniimo
Open world with many secrets, puzzles, and hidden areas encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities
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+4.0
Professional Ship Simulator
Large open world maps with real-world geography encourage discovery and navigation of new areas.
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+4.0
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Open world with multiple biomes and secrets; players enjoy discovering new areas and lore.
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+4.0
Active Matter
Maps are diverse and atmospheric with secrets and anomalies; exploration is a core part of gameplay and player…
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