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+5 Exploration affinity
Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Bat to the Heavens
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and lore throughout the game world.
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+4.0
Beyond Shadowgate
Large game world with over 250 locations encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
BRUTAL JOHN 2
Game encourages discovering hidden areas, secrets, and Easter eggs across varied levels.
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+4.0
Chroma Zero
Exploration of a compact but dense world with layered puzzles and secrets is central to the experience.
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+4.0
Comatose
Exploration of a semi-open map with backtracking and discovery of secrets and clues is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
DREADTOME
Players explore complex, non-Euclidean library environments with hidden areas and lore to discover.
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+4.0
Homebody
Exploration of the mansion and discovery of clues and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2
Large environment with hidden items, secrets, and multiple endings promotes discovery.
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+4.0
Dreadhalls
Core gameplay involves exploring unknown, procedurally generated labyrinths with surprises.
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+4.0
Blood Orange: Definitive Edition
Exploration of underwater ruins and discovery of secrets and collectibles are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
Super Chipflake Ü: Quest for the Uncooked Schnitzel
Game encourages discovering secrets, collectibles, and hidden areas in a compact open world.
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+4.0
Red Matter 2
Game features multiple environments across planets and stations; players enjoy discovering details and lore.
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+4.0
Village in the Shade
Exploration of the village, mines, and night-time areas with discovery of secrets and hidden items is a core feature.
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+4.0
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines
Levels contain secrets, collectibles, and optional paths that reward curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Metal as Phuk
Exploration is rewarded with experience and unique dialogue; players enjoy searching every corner for secrets and…
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+4.0
Mindcop
Players explore a detailed town and characters’ minds, discovering secrets and hidden information.
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+4.0
Minotaur
Players explore detailed environments, uncover hidden objects, and piece together lore; curiosity-driven discovery is a…
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+4.0
Iron Blight
The game rewards careful exploration of environments, discovering secrets, and solving environmental puzzles.
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+4.0
Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders
Game design rewards discovering new paths, shortcuts, and secrets across multiple mountains and trails.
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+4.0
Mago
Large hub world and levels with many hidden secrets and collectibles encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Maskmaker
Game emphasizes discovering new biomes, searching for components, and uncovering story elements through exploration.
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+4.0
qualia
Exploration of narrative branches, hidden content, and multiple endings drives curiosity and discovery.
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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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+4.0
Ys: Memories of Celceta
Large open map with emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and completing the map.
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