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+4.0
Stoneshard
Large open world with procedurally generated elements and many points of interest to discover.
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+4.0
The Chaos Engine
Levels contain hidden triggers, secret passages, and multiple exits, rewarding curiosity and exploration.
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+4.0
TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
Open world map encourages discovery of new roads and events beyond the main TT course.
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+4.0
Age of Darkness: Final Stand
Exploration of map and discovery of resources and points of interest is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Backrooms: Extractions
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and environmental storytelling within varied levels.
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+4.0
Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes
Exploration of large maps with quests, treasures, and monsters is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Folklore Hunter
Strong focus on discovering clues, new areas, and secrets in the environment.
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+4.0
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Maps are detailed and varied, encouraging discovery of new areas, secrets, and tactical positions.
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+4.0
Mabinogi
Large world with diverse areas and hidden content; exploration quests and discovery are important gameplay elements.
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+4.0
WWII Online
Massive open map encourages discovery of new areas, tactical positions, and dynamic battlefronts.
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+4.0
Alchemist's Awakening
Large open world with diverse biomes and structures encourages discovery.
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+4.0
BitCraft Online
Large open world with multiple biomes and discovery; players explore new areas as part of progression.
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+4.0
EVE Online
Exploration of wormholes, relic sites, and unknown systems is a major activity.
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+4.0
Exorcism of the Legion (Last Rites) DELISTED
Game encourages discovering clues, reading notes, and investigating detailed environments across multiple chapters.
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+4.0
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Core gameplay involves exploring numerous procedurally generated dungeons and completing diverse quests across a large…
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+4.0
Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal
The game features diverse, atmospheric locations with secrets and collectibles encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Elemental: Reforged
Game features extensive map exploration, quest discovery, and uncovering secrets, encouraging curiosity-driven…
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+4.0
FortressCraft Evolved!
Exploration is vertical and deep, with large caves and biomes to discover, driving progression.
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+4.0
Frosthaven
Game involves unlocking new map areas, discovering story elements, and exploring scenarios with unique objectives.
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+4.0
Galactic Civilizations IV
Exploration of large galaxies and sectors is a core gameplay element, with discovery of anomalies and artifacts.
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+4.0
Silent Hunter®: Wolves of the Pacific
Open-world Pacific theater with dynamic encounters encourages discovery and strategic navigation.
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+4.0
Wurm Unlimited
Large open world with opportunities for discovery, including archaeology and uncovering player-made settlements.
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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
March of the Living
Procedurally generated maps and diverse locations promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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