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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Games where exploration stands out from the other motivations.
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+4.0
Master of Magic
Exploring large maps, dungeons, and magical nodes is a core part of gameplay and player enjoyment.
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+4.0
Rencounter
Procedurally generated dungeons and hidden story elements encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
Large, layered planets with hidden upgrades and collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Planescape: Torment
Strong emphasis on exploring the city of Sigil, other planes, and uncovering lore, secrets, and side quests.
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+4.0
PILGRIM
Procedurally generated dungeons and overworld encourage discovery of new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
SILENT BREATH
Large dark forest map with randomized objectives encourages discovery and navigation challenges.
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+4.0
Second Life
The vast, user-generated world encourages discovery of new areas, secrets, and social spaces.
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+4.0
Algodoo
Players discover new physics phenomena, tools, and community-created scenes, fostering curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
AO3dle
The game encourages discovering new fandoms, characters, and fanfiction trends beyond players’ usual interests.
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+4.0
Avatar World
Multiple distinct worlds and hidden secrets invite curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
FNaF World: Refreshed
Multiple new worlds, hidden characters, and secrets promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Pax Historia
Players discover new narrative outcomes, alternate timelines, and community-created scenarios, fostering exploration.
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+4.0
Pokémon Añil
The game features a reimagined Kanto with new locations, secrets, and quests, encouraging thorough exploration and…
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+4.0
Scary Baboon
Multiple maps with hidden areas, puzzles, and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Solar Smash
Players explore multiple planets, secret unlockable worlds, and different celestial systems.
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+4.0
Super Mario
The overworld map allows free movement and discovery of secrets and alternate routes.
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+4.0
Super Mario Maker: World Engine
Players explore a vast variety of user-generated levels and new gameplay concepts.
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+4.0
The Freak Circus
Exploration of circus tents, backstage areas, and hidden passages is key to uncovering lore and advancing the story.
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+4.0
The Longest Game Ever 2
Players discover hidden secrets, subtle clues, and branching paths, rewarding curiosity and thorough investigation.
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+4.0
What Beats Rock
The infinite branching chains and custom games encourage discovery of new concepts and strategies.
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