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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Autonomy
A strong dose of exploration and autonomy in the same game.
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+5.0
Hidden Paws Mystery
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, searching every nook and cranny of varied islands.
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+5.0
Jimmy and the Pulsating Mass
Game features large world with many optional dungeons, secrets, and hidden areas to discover.
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+5.0
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2
The game features a large, varied hub world with multiple themed areas and many collectibles, encouraging discovery and…
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+5.0
Pokémon Scarlet
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, Pokémon, and secrets in a vast open world.
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+5.0
Super Drift Blade
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, unlocking shortcuts, and uncovering layered narrative through exploration.
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+5.0
Turbo Kid
Large, varied map with many secrets and collectibles; exploration is a core and rewarding gameplay element.
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+5.0
Well Dweller
Exploration is a core element with diverse biomes, secrets, collectibles, and rewarding backtracking.
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+5.0
Divine Divinity
Large open world with many secrets, hidden items, and extensive map encourages thorough exploration.
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+5.0
Silver Pines
Exploration is a core gameplay element with many secrets, backtracking, and environmental storytelling.
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+5.0
System Shock: Enhanced Edition
Exploration of large, complex, and interconnected levels is a core motivation.
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+5.0
Xanadu Next
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, unlocking shortcuts, and revisiting areas with new abilities.
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+5.0
Legends of Amberland: The Forgotten Crown
Strong emphasis on exploring a large overworld, dungeons, and uncovering secrets.
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+5.0
Prodigal
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, dungeons, and lore throughout the game and post-game content.
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+5.0
Starcom: Nexus
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new star systems, planets, anomalies, and uncovering mysteries.
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+5.0
Hob
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with a dynamic, evolving world.
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+5.0
Off-Peak
Core motivation is discovering new areas, secrets, and interacting with various characters.
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+5.0
ADACA
Zone Patrol mode emphasizes discovering secrets, lore, and new areas in an open world.
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+5.0
EVERSPACE™ 2
Game features hand-crafted open world with many secrets, puzzles, and varied locations to discover.
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+5.0
Lingo 2
Exploration is a core element, with large interconnected areas, hidden secrets, and backtracking to previously…
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+5.0
Myths of Rules
Core gameplay involves discovering new story paths, hidden endings, and secrets through exploration of interactive text…
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+5.0
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition
Core motivation is discovering new areas, secrets, and piecing together story elements across multiple ages.
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+5.0
Red Dead Online
Large open world with secrets, dynamic weather, and hidden content fosters exploration.
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+5.0
QT
Core gameplay revolves around exploring different areas and uncovering numerous hidden secrets.
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+5.0
Grand Mountain Adventure: Wonderlands
Core gameplay revolves around discovering large maps, hidden areas, and collectibles.
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