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Popular, well-rated games with a strong exploration score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library!
Players discover various book titles and secrets throughout the library.
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+4.0
Alien: Isolation
Large, detailed space station with many areas to discover and backtrack; exploration is key to survival.
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+4.0
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Open world with multiple regions and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Necesse
Strong motivation to discover new islands, biomes, dungeons, and secrets in a procedurally generated world.
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+4.0
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
Exploring the alchemy map and discovering potion effects is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Mass Effect (2007)
Players explore a large galaxy map, multiple planets, and diverse environments, uncovering lore and secrets.
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+4.0
The Room Three
Game encourages exploration of multiple interconnected rooms and revisiting areas to uncover secrets and puzzles.
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+4.0
The Roottrees are Dead
Players discover new information by navigating through a variety of documents, articles, and clues, uncovering hidden…
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+4.0
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Large open-world maps encourage discovery and tactical navigation.
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+4.0
Sniper Elite 4
Expansive, detailed maps with multiple paths and hidden collectibles encourage exploration.
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+4.0
Slendytubbies III
Campaign and multiplayer maps encourage discovery of new areas, secrets, and lore.
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+4.0
Whisper of the House
Players explore a large town, discover hidden areas, secrets, and anomalies.
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+4.0
Escape the Backrooms
Game features varied, unique levels with discovery elements; players enjoy uncovering secrets and navigating new…
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+4.0
Mad Max
Large open world with diverse regions and many collectibles encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Monster Hunter: World
Large, detailed maps with secrets and diverse environments; players enjoy exploring and tracking monsters.
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+4.0
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Large, detailed levels with hidden paths and secrets reward exploration.
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+4.0
Echo Point Nova
Open world with many islands to discover, collectibles, and secrets rewarding curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
FINAL FANTASY IX
Game world is rich with hidden locations, secrets, and encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County
Players explore a larger, more open environment than previous games, discovering new areas and interacting with diverse…
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+4.0
Hacknet
Open exploration of networks, files, and hidden content is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Illusion Carnival
Game encourages discovery of secrets, lore, and hidden content in a surreal carnival environment.
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+4.0
Psychopomp
Exploration of layered environments and uncovering secrets is a core part of gameplay and player motivation.
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+4.0
Sandustry
Exploration of underground areas, ancient vaults, and environmental puzzles is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Scarlet Hollow
Players discover new story paths, secrets, and character interactions through exploration and replay.
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