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Large open world with many locations, secrets, and side quests encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
FANTASIAN Neo Dimension
Second half opens up to open world exploration with many side quests and hidden content; diorama environments encourage…
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+5.0
Sailwind
Strong emphasis on discovering new islands, navigating open ocean, and exploring multiple archipelagos.
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+4.0
Dead Rising® 2
Open world Fortune City with many secrets, side quests, and areas to discover.
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+4.0
Eden Rising
Open world with varied biomes encourages discovery and resource gathering.
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+4.0
Pale Coins
Open world without waypoint markers encourages organic discovery of new areas, secrets, and quests.
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+4.0
Spirit Realm
Large open world with flying and discovery is a core feature, though some areas are empty and underpopulated.
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+4.0
Solasta II
The game features open world hex map exploration, discovery of encounters, and interest in uncovering story elements.
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+4.0
DOGWALK
Open environment with minimal guidance invites players to discover items and areas at their own pace.
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+4.0
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Open world Gotham City with many hidden areas, collectibles, and side missions fosters discovery.
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+4.0
Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream
Exploration of a large, dynamic world with weather puzzles and hidden materials drives curiosity.
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+5.0
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
Core motivation is discovering real-world locations, flying over cities, landmarks, and diverse environments worldwide.
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+4.0
Assassin's Creed® Revelations
Large detailed open world of 16th century Constantinople and other locations encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
Open manor with interconnected areas, secret rooms, and lore encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Prince of Persia®
Semi-open world with multiple hubs and collectible orbs encourages exploration and revisiting areas
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+4.0
Avatar World
Multiple distinct worlds and hidden secrets invite curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Rocket Boots Mania
Open levels and hub worlds invite discovery of new paths, secrets, and shortcuts.
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+4.0
Rise of Piracy
The game features a large hand-crafted world with many ports, islands, and secrets to discover.
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+4.0
StarRupture
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, resources, and secrets in a large, varied alien world.
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+4.0
The Talos Principle
Open world design with many secrets, QR codes, and terminals encourages thorough exploration.
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+4.0
New Super Mario Bros.
Strong emphasis on discovering secret exits, star coins, and alternate routes across multiple worlds.
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+4.0
Knuckle Sandwich
Bright City is filled with secrets and varied environments encouraging curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
X3: Terran Conflict
Vast universe with many sectors and hidden secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Chushpan Simulator 2
Open-world exploration of a detailed, atmospheric city with hidden areas and secrets is a core feature.
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+4.0
Fishing: North Atlantic - Enhanced Edition
Open world map with discovery of ports, habitats, and hidden boats; players explore new areas and fish locations.
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