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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
Blood
Maze-like, atmospheric levels packed with secrets and hidden gear reward curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Paper Mario: The Origami King
The game features a large, detailed world with many hidden secrets and collectibles encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
7 Days to Die
Large maps with random generation and many points of interest encourage exploration and discovery.
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+4.0
BONEWORKS
Game features large maps with secrets and collectibles encouraging exploration and discovery.
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+4.0
Leap Year
Exploration of a compact but cleverly designed map is central, with revisiting areas to apply new knowledge.
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+4.0
NOeSIS01_诉说谎言记忆物语
Players discover new narrative branches, secrets, and character perspectives, driven by curiosity and puzzle solving.
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+4.0
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Open world with day/night cycle, hidden items, side quests, and secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Peaks of Yore
Players explore varied, hand-crafted peaks with secrets, collectibles, and alternate routes.
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+4.0
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Levels have multiple routes, hidden rooms, and collectibles rewarding curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Subnautica: Below Zero
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new underwater and land areas, biomes, and secrets.
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+4.0
The Desolate Hope
Exploration of multiple simulation worlds and collecting items is core gameplay.
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+4.0
The Mermaid Mask
Exploration of submarine rooms and discovery of clues and secrets drive curiosity and engagement.
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+4.0
Demon Lord: Just a Block
Includes hidden rooms, secrets, and collectibles that reward curiosity and exploration within procedurally generated…
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+4.0
FATE
Procedurally generated dungeons with varied floors and secrets promote discovery.
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+4.0
LEGO® Star Wars™ III - The Clone Wars™
Large hub worlds and hidden collectibles encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
DOOM 64
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and navigating complex labyrinthine levels.
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+4.0
LEGO® Jurassic World
Large open hub worlds and free roam encourage discovery of new areas, collectibles, and secrets.
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+4.0
Space Engineers
Players explore vast planets, asteroids, and space environments, with discovery and navigation being key parts of…
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+4.0
The Evil Within 2
Semi-open world areas with side missions and hidden items encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Aircar
Encourages discovering landing pads and exploring the city freely.
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+4.0
Enigma of Fear
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, clues, and secrets in a richly detailed environment.
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+4.0
Galaxy Burger
Progression through multiple planets and solar systems with unique ingredients and layouts encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Gloomwood
Level design rewards exploration with multiple paths, secrets, and environmental storytelling.
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+4.0
In Sound Mind
Encouraged to explore detailed environments, find hidden lore, collectibles, and secrets.
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