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+4.0
IdleOn
Multiple worlds and diverse mechanics encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
Game features diverse, large maps with secrets and encourages discovery and world traversal.
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+4.0
Night of the Dead
Large open world with many points of interest encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Ostranauts
Players explore derelicts, stations, and outer space, discovering new ships and secrets.
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+4.0
RUSSIA BATTLEGROUNDS
Large map with many interesting locations and hidden easter eggs encourages discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
SAHUR: Escape Together
Exploration of varied, often dark and unpredictable environments is central to gameplay and tension.
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+4.0
SELF
Exploration of symbolic environments and story fragments is central to gameplay and narrative discovery.
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+4.0
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Players explore pixel-art environments and uncover secrets tied to moon phases and dream worlds.
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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
Aka
Game rewards curiosity with multiple islands, hidden areas, and secrets to discover.
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+4.0
Ashen Empires
Large open world with varied environments, secrets, and quests encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster
Exploration of floating islands with unique environments, hidden treasures, and collectibles encourages…
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+4.0
Malum
Game involves discovering symbols, searching maps for clues and items, and navigating diverse environments with some…
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+4.0
Mask of the Rose
Players discover new characters, secrets, and storylines in a richly detailed world with many hidden elements.
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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
Professional Fishing
Large maps and multiple waterways encourage discovery and searching for fish in new locations.
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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
Solargene
Exploration of multiple planets, moons, asteroids, and space stations with discovery of resources and new locations.
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+4.0
Abnormality
Game encourages discovering new maps, clues, and ghost types in varied environments.
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+4.0
Dungeon Drafters
Players explore multiple dungeons with unique enemies and puzzles, discovering secrets and new cards.
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+4.0
Eador. Imperium
Exploration of provinces, dungeons, and events is a core gameplay element driving curiosity.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
Large open world with multiple regions, hidden secrets, and side quests encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Island 359™
Large open-world maps with free roaming and discovery of locations and loot.
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+4.0
Legendary Tales
Randomized dungeons, hidden rooms, puzzles, and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity.
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