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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
8Doors: Arum's Afterlife Adventure
Exploration of diverse areas with many secrets and collectibles is a core part of the gameplay experience.
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+4.0
Candle
Exploration of hand-painted environments and hidden areas is a key part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Dark Fall: The Journal
Game emphasizes discovering new areas, clues, and secrets in an abandoned train station and hotel.
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+4.0
Dune: Awakening
Large open world with many unique locations, secrets, and environmental hazards encourages discovery and…
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+4.0
Far Cry® 6
Large open world with diverse biomes, hidden locations, and side quests encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition
Handcrafted levels with secrets, puzzles, and hidden areas reward curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Haven Moon
Exploration of multiple islands and environments is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
HeXen II
The game features large, interconnected hub worlds with many secrets and hidden puzzles, encouraging extensive…
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+4.0
LIMINAL SHIFT
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas and navigating maze-like environments.
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+4.0
Outbreak Island
Strong emphasis on discovering points of interest, secrets, and new areas on the island.
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+4.0
Shortest Trip to Earth
Exploration of star systems, planets, and random events is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Tenderfoot Tactics
Open world exploration is a core feature with hand-drawn maps, landmarks, and discovery of secrets and lore.
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+4.0
The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster
Large open world with many secrets, shrines, and lore encourages curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Under The Waves
Significant emphasis on discovering underwater areas, fauna, wrecks, and collectibles driven by curiosity.
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+4.0
Wasteland 1 - The Original Classic
Exploring a detailed post-apocalyptic world with many locations and secrets is a core aspect.
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+4.0
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Encourages discovery of new areas, narrative fragments, and environmental details on a mysterious island.
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+4.0
The First Tree
Encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles across varied biomes and dreamlike landscapes.
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+4.0
Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX
Large, varied world with many areas to discover and quests to complete.
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+4.0
Big Rigs: Over the Road Racing
Players explore the game world freely, including out-of-bounds areas and through objects.
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+4.0
Darkstone
Procedurally generated dungeons and multiple quest paths promote discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Dungeons & Dragons Online®
Large world with many dungeons, secret areas, and quests; exploration rewarded and encouraged.
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+4.0
Grimlord
Level design rewards exploration with shortcuts, secrets, and loot; players enjoy discovering new areas.
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+4.0
The Moon Sliver
Exploring a small open island and uncovering story through environmental cues and notes.
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+4.0
TUNG
Exploring a mysterious maze with hidden notes and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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