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Play style 05
Large, detailed maps with many locations and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Space Beast Terror Fright
Procedurally generated maps and random objectives encourage discovery and adapting to new layouts.
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+4.0
Pratfall
Procedurally generated caves and multiple biomes promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Creativerse
Large, varied biomes and underground layers encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
White Noise Online
Large, dark maps with randomized elements encourage discovery and cautious navigation.
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+5.0
PULSAR: Lost Colony
Strong emphasis on discovering new sectors, planets, secrets, and missions in a large procedurally generated galaxy.
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+5.0
Elite Dangerous
Exploration is a core motivation, with a 1:1 scale galaxy to discover, including unique celestial phenomena and…
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+4.0
Dyson Sphere Program
Exploration of multiple planets, star systems, and celestial phenomena is a core feature driving curiosity and…
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+4.0
SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure
Players explore diverse island biomes, discover ingredient locations, and navigate large maps with environmental…
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+4.0
Europa Universalis III Complete
Exploration of new territories and colonization is a key gameplay element, alongside discovering alternate histories.
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+4.0
HeXen II
The game features large, interconnected hub worlds with many secrets and hidden puzzles, encouraging extensive…
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+4.0
Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~
Large world with multiple towns and areas to discover, including revisited locations from previous games.
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+4.0
Lugh World
The game features multiple islands and encourages discovery of new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
SPORE™ Creepy & Cute Parts Pack
Players explore vast galaxies, planets, and ecosystems, discovering new content and player creations.
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+4.0
Stranded with You
Exploration of new island areas is a core mechanic unlocking resources and progression.
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+5.0
Boundless
Core motivation is exploring dozens of unique planets and player-built settlements.
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+4.0
Against the Storm
Procedurally generated maps and randomized glades encourage discovery and adapting to new environments.
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+4.0
Master of Orion 1
Exploration of star systems and colonization of planets is a core gameplay element driven by curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Lay of the Land
Game emphasizes discovering biomes, structures, caves, and secrets in a voxel world with varied environments.
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+4.0
Keplerth
Large procedurally generated world with multiple biomes and underground levels encourages discovery.
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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
Total War: EMPIRE – Definitive Edition
Large world map with multiple theaters and hidden opportunities invites discovery and exploration.
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+5.0
LIFE EFFECT
Large open world with no automatic map; players must explore and chart territory manually.
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+4.0
Outbound
Large maps with diverse biomes encourage discovery of landmarks and collectibles.
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+4.0
Niche - a genetics survival game
Players explore multiple islands with different biomes and challenges, discovering new resources and creatures.
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