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Popular, well-rated games with a strong exploration score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Maurice: In The Predator's Nest
Game rewards exploration of detailed environments, hidden secrets, and lore discovery.
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+4.0
MAVRIX by Matt Jones
Large open world with many trails encourages discovery and repeated exploration.
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+4.0
Orebound
Exploration of vast underground caves and resource nodes is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate
Procedurally generated dungeons and numerous optional areas promote discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Submerged
Core gameplay is about discovering new areas, secrets, and story elements in a flooded city environment.
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+4.0
Zoonomaly
Large open zoo with many areas and secrets to discover, including unique creatures and environments like the aquarium.
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+4.0
Aerofly FS 2 Flight Simulator
Flight over photorealistic but limited geographic areas with plans for expansion; users enjoy discovering detailed…
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+4.0
Dirge
Large, labyrinthine maps with secrets, hidden rooms, and environmental storytelling encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Dungeon Lords Steam Edition
Open world with dungeons, puzzles, and hidden secrets encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Metamorfose S
Exploration is a core feature with a large map, hidden areas, and secrets encouraging curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Paper Bride 6 Nightmare
Exploration of multiple detailed environments and discovery of hidden clues and lore is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Visions of Mana
Large, colorful zones with collectibles and secrets encourage curiosity-driven discovery and re-exploration.
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+4.0
WWII Online
Massive open map encourages discovery of new areas, tactical positions, and dynamic battlefronts.
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+4.0
Captain Bones : A Pirate's Journey
Strong emphasis on discovering islands, treasure hunting, and uncovering secrets in an open world.
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+4.0
Castle of no Escape 2
Exploration of a large, procedurally generated castle with many rooms and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Galactic Civilizations® II: Ultimate Edition
Exploring new star systems and discovering anomalies is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Trainz Railroad Simulator 2019
Players discover new routes, hidden content, and community creations, fostering curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Age of Darkness: Final Stand
Exploration of map and discovery of resources and points of interest is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Anno 1602 History Edition
Exploration and expansion across islands is a core gameplay element, rewarding discovery and planning.
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+4.0
Crown and Adventure
Large open world with many regions, quests, and hidden events encouraging discovery and map exploration.
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+4.0
Drake Hollow
Core gameplay involves discovering new islands, secrets, and lore; exploration is rewarding and encouraged
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+4.0
Dungeons of Sundaria
Large handcrafted dungeons with secrets and hidden bosses encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
EXD - Extra Dimensional
Game world rich with secrets, collectibles, and environmental details encouraging thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Open world map with discovery of ports, habitats, and hidden boats; players explore new areas and fish locations.
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