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+4.0
Tree Simulator 2023
Game encourages discovering new environments, secrets, and multiplayer social spaces.
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+4.0
Vertigo 2
Varied environments, secrets, and lore encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Winds of Change
Game includes world map navigation, point-and-click exploration of scenes, and discovery of lore through books and side…
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+4.0
Worldless
Metroidvania style encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and backtracking with new abilities.
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+4.0
Against the Storm
Procedurally generated maps and randomized glades encourage discovery and adapting to new environments.
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+4.0
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Exploration of a large, dynamic world with weather puzzles and hidden materials drives curiosity.
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+4.0
Atopes
Strong emphasis on discovering new narrative layers, secrets, and meta elements beyond the initial mini-games.
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+4.0
Barotrauma
Exploration of unknown underwater biomes, discovery of secrets, and dynamic events.
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+4.0
Cassette Beasts
Open world design with puzzles, secrets, and abilities to unlock new areas encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Critters for Sale
Exploration of different storylines, timelines, and surreal environments is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
Erenshor
Game encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and hidden quests with minimal map assistance.
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+4.0
Fishy
Players explore varied environments and uncover hidden lore and secrets throughout the game.
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+4.0
Hatoful Boyfriend
Players discover new storylines, secrets, and character backgrounds across multiple playthroughs.
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+4.0
Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Large island with many secrets, puzzles, and biomes encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Hitman: Blood Money
Large, detailed levels with many secrets and paths invite discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Discovering new abnormalities and uncovering story elements drives curiosity and exploration.
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+4.0
Mass Effect (2007)
Players explore a large galaxy map, multiple planets, and diverse environments, uncovering lore and secrets.
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+4.0
Mini Ghost
Metroidvania style with map exploration, secret areas, and item discovery drive curiosity and navigation.
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+4.0
MX Bikes
Large variety of tracks and modded content encourages discovery and trying new environments.
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+4.0
One Way Heroics
Procedurally generated maps and daily worlds encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Paper Beast
Players explore surreal landscapes and discover new behaviors and interactions; some linearity but rich discovery.
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+4.0
Persona 5
Features diverse, hand-crafted dungeons and a detailed urban environment encouraging discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Project Zomboid
Large open world with many buildings and areas to discover encourages exploration and curiosity.
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+4.0
Roots of Pacha
Players explore diverse biomes, caves, and discover new flora, fauna, and secrets.
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