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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Story
A strong dose of exploration and story in the same game.
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+4.0
Dragon's Wake
Encouraged to explore levels thoroughly to find upgrades and secrets.
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+4.0
Kanna Maze
Players discover new story nodes and endings through exploration of the flowchart and narrative branches.
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+4.0
Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest
Game features large seamless islands and encourages discovery of secrets and new areas.
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+4.0
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new stars and planets, exploring vast star maps and unlocking hidden content.
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+4.0
Phantasmagoria
Exploring the mansion and uncovering secrets is a core part of gameplay, with multiple chapters and areas to discover.
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+4.0
SIMULACRA 2
Players explore a virtual phone environment, uncovering hidden clues, social media posts, and secrets.
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+4.0
Fruitbus
Game encourages discovering new islands, ingredients, and secrets at a leisurely pace.
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+4.0
Thalassa: Edge of the Abyss
Exploration of shipwreck and discovery of clues and secrets is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Dead Take
Exploring a large mansion with many rooms, secrets, and lore items is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
Driftmoon
Game rewards exploration with secrets, collectibles, and side quests, encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
Knock on the Coffin Lid
Large maps with branching paths and evolving events invite discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
A Perfect Day
Players explore multiple locations and uncover hidden storylines and collectibles within a detailed recreation of 1999…
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+4.0
Bloomtown: A Different Story
Large town and dungeon areas with secrets and side quests encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Vagrus - The Riven Realms
Strong emphasis on discovering new locations, lore, and quests in a large open world
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+4.0
J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars
Exploring multiple planets and environments is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Signs of the Sojourner
Game rewards discovering new towns, characters, and storylines through varied travel paths.
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+4.0
Chasing Static
Core gameplay centers on exploring environments, finding echoes and items to uncover story and progress.
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+4.0
前程似锦 Excellent Expectations
Strong emphasis on discovering new information, unlocking apps, and piecing together story fragments.
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+4.0
Foretales
Strong emphasis on discovering new story branches, secrets, and card interactions in different missions.
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+4.0
The Abbey of Crime Extensum
Large, complex abbey environment encourages discovery and navigation of new areas.
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+4.0
The Station
Core gameplay involves exploring the space station, discovering logs, and uncovering story elements.
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+4.0
ZERO PARADES: For Dead Spies
Features a large, detailed map with many secrets and narrative details to discover.
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+4.0
10 Dead Doves
Exploration of varied environments including surreal and dreamlike spaces is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
Rubbings
Players explore detailed environments, uncover hidden clues, and discover layered story elements in a secluded village.
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