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Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and hidden story elements.
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+4.0
Cosmic Ultramarine
Exploring multiple surreal and abstract environments and uncovering narrative layers is central.
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+4.0
Venetica - Gold Edition
Game features a richly designed Venice and surrounding areas with secrets, side quests, and multiple playthroughs to…
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+4.0
The 7th Guest VR
Exploration of a detailed mansion with hidden clues and secrets revealed by the lantern encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Summer in Mara
Strong emphasis on discovering new islands, treasures, and interacting with diverse characters and environments.
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+4.0
Lake Ridden
Large estate and surrounding areas encourage discovering new locations, secrets, and story elements.
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+4.0
Sam & Max Hit the Road
Players travel across various imaginative and satirical locations in the US, discovering new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit
The game involves discovering various European locations and uncovering historical and fictional secrets.
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+4.0
Call of the Sea
Exploring a lush island environment and uncovering story elements is a core motivation.
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+4.0
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Encourages discovery of new areas, narrative fragments, and environmental details on a mysterious island.
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+4.0
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Exploration of a large, atmospheric castle with discovery of notes, clues, and hidden areas is central.
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+4.0
DEEMO -Reborn-
Significant emphasis on exploring a 3D castle and discovering secrets and puzzles.
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+4.0
Scene Investigators
The game encourages detailed exploration of richly detailed crime scenes to discover clues and piece together stories.
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+4.0
Signs of Life
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and alien bases.
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+5.0
KOBOLD: Chapter I
Core motivation is exploring a detailed, photorealistic environment and uncovering story clues.
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+4.0
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
Players explore the panel’s hidden features and multiple endings, uncovering secrets and surprises.
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+4.0
TIMEframe
Core motivation is discovering landmarks and piecing together story fragments in a mysterious environment.
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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
Rosewater
Players explore many locations, uncover secrets, and experience varied vignettes on a road trip journey.
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+4.0
Corpse Party
Players explore a haunted school environment with secrets, collectibles, and hidden story elements.
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+4.0
Amanda the Adventurer
Players discover new clues, secret tapes, and hidden story elements within the attic and VHS tapes.
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+4.0
Misao - 2024 HD Remaster
Players explore a redesigned school environment, uncover secrets, and discover multiple endings.
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+4.0
Putt-Putt® Travels Through Time
Players explore four distinct time periods with many interactive elements and hidden items, fostering discovery.
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+4.0
Kingdom Hearts
Exploring diverse Disney-themed worlds, uncovering secrets, and revisiting areas with new abilities is a core appeal.
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+4.0
Coffin of Ashes
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden doors, and environmental clues in the mansion.
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