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+4.0
Mundaun
Semi-open areas with optional side paths and collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Outpath
Unlocking and discovering new islands and resources is a core motivating factor.
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+4.0
Pale Coins
Open world without waypoint markers encourages organic discovery of new areas, secrets, and quests.
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+4.0
Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum
Exploration of mysterious environments and uncovering hidden lore and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Exploring the alchemy map and discovering potion effects is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Sins of a Solar Empire®: Rebellion
Large maps with multiple star systems and planets, plus discovery of anomalies and artifacts, promote exploration.
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+4.0
STAR OCEAN THE SECOND STORY R
Game features multiple areas, secrets, and discovery elements with visible enemies and points of interest.
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+4.0
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II
Game encourages discovering new and previously visited areas with expanded freedom and side quests.
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+4.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Large open-world maps encourage discovery and tactical navigation.
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+4.0
Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Edition
The game world is large and richly detailed, encouraging discovery of new areas, secrets, and quests.
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+4.0
BONEWORKS
Game features large maps with secrets and collectibles encouraging exploration and discovery.
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+4.0
Classic Marathon 2
Many levels have large optional areas and secrets off the main path, rewarding curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Conan the mighty pig
Large interconnected levels with hidden truffles, plants, and secrets encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Cozy Island
Exploration of island areas and secrets is a key motivator and source of enjoyment.
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+4.0
Dark Nights
Players discover new story branches, secrets, and lore by playing different routes and unlocking extra content.
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+4.0
Demon's Souls
The game encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and shortcuts across multiple distinct worlds.
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+4.0
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Semi-open levels with hidden areas, lore, and side quests encourage thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Dinkum
Game encourages discovering new biomes, animals, caves, and secrets on a large island.
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+4.0
FATE: The Traitor Soul
Procedurally generated dungeons and multiple realms encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
FIGHT KNIGHT
Game features dungeon exploration, puzzle solving, and discovery of secrets and shortcuts.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY VI
The game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and side quests in a large world.
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+4.0
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, collectibles, and environmental puzzles in a lush, vibrant world.
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+4.0
Lords of Magic: Special Edition
Exploring the world map, dungeons, and uncovering secrets is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Mansions of Madness
Exploration of randomized mansion layouts and discovery of secrets is a key gameplay element.
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