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Discovering new areas or secrets
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Games where exploration stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
King's Quest™ Collection
Games encourage discovery of new areas, secrets, and story elements through exploration.
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+4.0
Sinister Night 2
Exploration of a richly detailed haunted mansion environment with hidden lore and strategic item locations is key…
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+4.0
SpellForce 3 Fallen God
Campaign and side quests encourage map exploration and discovery.
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+4.0
Super Fantasy Kingdom
Map exploration and discovery of new relics, units, and secrets are core to progression and player motivation.
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+4.0
The Dream Machine: Chapter 1 & 2
Exploration of diverse and surreal dreamscapes is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Unicorn Overlord
Open-world map with side quests, hidden items, and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Deity Empires
Random map generation and dungeon exploration encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Evolution of Ages: Settlements
Exploration of new settlements, scouting missions, and uncovering secrets are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
The game encourages discovery of new worlds, secrets, collectibles, and story elements.
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+4.0
Meridian 59
Large world with many zones, hidden areas, and discovery-driven gameplay.
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+4.0
Necrosmith
Players explore randomly generated maps, uncover new areas, and discover resources and enemy lairs, driven by curiosity…
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+4.0
Palia
Open world with multiple maps and hidden items encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Rogue Empire: Dungeon Crawler RPG
Large procedurally generated dungeons and multiple campaigns encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI
Exploration of large maps and discovery of new civilizations, resources, and wonders is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Space Empires IV Deluxe
Exploration of large galaxies, star systems, and discovery of new planets and phenomena is core gameplay.
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+4.0
Space Haven
Exploration of star sectors, derelict ships, and resource gathering is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Super Daryl Deluxe
Metroidvania-style exploration with many secrets, side quests, and varied environments to discover.
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+4.0
The Genesis Project
Exploring new areas, dungeons, and game mechanics is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
World of Warcraft
Expansions feature large, reworked zones and new areas encouraging discovery, with players enjoying exploration of both…
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+4.0
X3: Terran Conflict
Vast universe with many sectors and hidden secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Caveblazers
Randomly generated levels and hidden secrets encourage discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Infinite Veil
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and planets with unique challenges.
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+4.0
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee®
Many hidden rooms and secret Mudokons to find encourage curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Sketchy's Contract
Game features multiple planets, secrets, and encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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