Exploration

Large, detailed maps encourage discovery and careful searching of new areas and hidden objects.

Levels contain secrets, multiple paths, loot, and hidden objectives encouraging discovery.

Core gameplay involves discovering new islands, underwater wrecks, and gathering resources through exploration.

Large underwater map with varied biomes and hidden items; exploration is a core part of gameplay despite some…

Levels contain hidden triggers, secret passages, and multiple exits, rewarding curiosity and exploration.

Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, backtracking with new abilities, and exploring multiple islands.

Exploring multiple star systems and sectors is a core part of gameplay.

Game features multiple open world areas with hidden caches, secret locations, and side quests rewarding…

Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles across diverse environments.

Procedurally generated dungeons and discovery of new floors and items drive curiosity and exploration.

Large interconnected map with secrets, hidden rooms, and backtracking encourages discovery.

Procedurally generated islands and quests; players discover new encounters and secrets each run

Exploration of island, caves, and underwater areas is a core gameplay element, rewarding curiosity and discovery.

Large, varied environments encourage discovery and navigation of new areas.

Large, detailed maps with many locations and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.

Open world design with multiple regions and collectibles motivates curiosity-driven discovery.

Players explore diverse, vibrant levels with secrets and collectibles encouraging discovery.

Game encourages discovering secrets, hidden items, and backtracking to previously inaccessible areas.

Large open world with many secrets, hidden paths accessible via transformations, and varied environments encourage…

Large map covering US, parts of Canada and Mexico encourages discovery of new cities and landscapes.

Large island with many areas to discover, hidden items, and secrets encourage curiosity-driven exploration.

Large, dark maps with randomized elements encourage discovery and cautious navigation.

Exploration of underground dungeons and surface areas is a core gameplay element with rewards for discovery.

Large open-world maps with free roaming and discovery of locations and loot.