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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
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II
Open world with day/night cycle, hidden items, side quests, and secrets encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Putt-Putt® Goes to the Moon
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, interacting with characters, and uncovering secrets on the moon.
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+4.0
Ruins Seeker
Exploration of multiple dungeon floors with random events, secrets, and side quests is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Shantae and the Pirate's Curse
Game design emphasizes discovering new islands, secrets, collectibles, and revisiting locations with new abilities.
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+4.0
Steven Universe: Save the Light
Game features open 3D environments with hidden items, secrets, and encourages thorough exploration.
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+4.0
The 7th Guest VR
Exploration of a detailed mansion with hidden clues and secrets revealed by the lantern encourages discovery.
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+4.0
The Berlin Apartment
Exploration of the apartment and discovery of objects triggering new stories is a core gameplay element, encouraging…
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+4.0
The Count Lucanor
Exploring the castle and uncovering secrets and lore is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2
Large map with many areas to discover, backtracking, and hidden items encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Large, detailed environments encourage discovery of secrets, collectibles, and alternate routes.
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+4.0
Windswept
Levels contain many secrets, collectibles, and bonus stages that reward curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Wolfenstein 3D
Maze-like levels and hidden rooms motivate players to explore thoroughly.
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+4.0
A Story About My Uncle
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and collectibles in a fantastical environment.
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+4.0
Ad Fundum
Strong emphasis on discovering new biomes, secrets, vaults, and story elements.
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+4.0
Alice's Gaze
Exploration of the mansion and dungeon floors with secrets and puzzles is a key part of the experience.
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+4.0
Atelier Ayesha: The Alchemist of Dusk DX
Players explore diverse maps, gather materials, and uncover character events; exploration is a core gameplay loop.
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+4.0
Duskfade
Large, distinct levels with many secrets and collectibles encourage curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Escape Simulator 2
Large, detailed maps and hidden puzzle tokens promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™
Game features diverse global locations and encourages discovery of hidden artifacts and secrets.
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+4.0
Labyrinth Of The Demon King
Game emphasizes maze-like dungeons, backtracking, and discovery of secrets and puzzles.
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+4.0
SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure
Players explore diverse island biomes, discover ingredient locations, and navigate large maps with environmental…
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+4.0
The Sexy Brutale
Exploring the mansion, discovering secrets, and uncovering story details are core to the experience.
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+4.0
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1
Players explore multiple large, atmospheric locations, uncover secrets, and backtrack to solve puzzles.
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