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Games where exploration stands out from the other motivations.
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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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+5.0
BloodLust Shadowhunter
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden doors, puzzles, and vast randomly generated dungeons with hundreds of…
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+5.0
L.S.D.: Prologue to Lasting Spiritual Derangement
Core gameplay involves discovering surreal environments, exploring houses and worlds, and uncovering secrets.
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+5.0
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Huge seamless open world with many secrets, side quests, and areas to discover; exploration is a major motivator.
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+5.0
Sapiens
Massive procedurally generated world encourages discovery and exploration.
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+5.0
The Elder Scrolls: Arena
Large open world with procedurally generated dungeons and many locations to discover.
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+5.0
The Solus Project
Core gameplay is focused on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore.
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+5.0
Wigmund
Strong emphasis on exploring open world, dungeons, and uncovering hidden loot and quests.
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+4.0
Fatekeeper
The world encourages exploration with hidden treasures.
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+4.0
Lunar Mirror
Exploration of a dark, mysterious environment is a core gameplay element, with discovery of clues and secrets driving…
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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
Used Cars Simulator
The map is large and detailed with secrets and easter eggs encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+5.0
Afallon
Strong emphasis on exploring a large, varied world with hidden dungeons, secrets, and rewards driving curiosity.
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+5.0
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey
Exploring a large, detailed prehistoric environment is a major focus and source of enjoyment.
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+5.0
Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness
Core gameplay is discovering new areas, secrets, and lore in the Abyss; players repeatedly explore layered environments.
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+5.0
Sailing Era
Core gameplay involves discovering new ports, treasures, and land expeditions across a large open world.
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+5.0
Starseed Pilgrim
Exploration and discovery of new levels, mechanics, and secrets are central to the experience.
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+5.0
Zzzz-Zzzz-Zzzz
Core gameplay involves exploring diverse, interconnected dreamscapes with unique environments and secrets.
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+5.0
Dune
Large open world with verticality, hidden locations, and dynamic events strongly encourages discovery and exploration.
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+5.0
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora™
Open world with vast biomes, hidden areas, collectibles, and encouragement to discover new locations.
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+5.0
Banjo-Kazooie
Core gameplay revolves around discovering secrets, collectibles, and new areas within richly themed levels.
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+5.0
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
Core motivation is discovering new areas, secrets, and hidden items in a large open world.
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+5.0
Fe
Core gameplay revolves around exploring a lush, interconnected world and uncovering hidden collectibles and lore.
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+5.0
GeoGuessr
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new locations and interpreting environmental clues.
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