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Exploration
Discovering new areas or secrets
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Exploration + Autonomy
A strong dose of exploration and autonomy in the same game.
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+4.0
We Need To Go Deeper
Exploration of new biomes, caves, and secrets is a core gameplay element driving curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Hobo: Tough Life
The city map and hidden locations encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Large, detailed open world with new boroughs and many side missions encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Starstruck: Hands of Time
Exploration of a handcrafted diorama town with hidden items and secrets; calendar system and changing events encourage…
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+4.0
Wizard101
Large, varied worlds and quests encourage discovery and exploration of new areas.
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+4.0
Arid
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, lore notes, and environmental storytelling in a large open desert world.
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+4.0
COVEN
Levels are large, labyrinthine, and filled with secrets that reward curiosity and thorough exploration.
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+4.0
Farlands
Exploration of multiple planets with unique biomes and resources is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
FoxTail
Game emphasizes discovering new areas, secrets, and lore through exploration and interaction with the environment.
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+4.0
Isoland
Players explore multiple distinct island locations, revisiting areas with new knowledge to uncover secrets and solve…
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+4.0
Niche - a genetics survival game
Players explore multiple islands with different biomes and challenges, discovering new resources and creatures.
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+4.0
Slender Threads
Players explore a variety of locations in a small town, discovering clues, secrets, and story elements.
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+4.0
Tales of Symphonia
Large overworld maps with many locations, dungeons, and puzzles encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Alisa
Backtracking, discovering new areas and secrets, and puzzle solving drive exploration.
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+4.0
Apocalypter
Procedurally generated vast wasteland with many points of interest encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Descent: Road to Legend
Fog of war and map exploration mechanics encourage discovery of new areas and surprises during quests.
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+4.0
Nancy Drew®: Curse of Blackmoor Manor
Exploring the large manor, secret passages, and uncovering hidden areas is a key part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Obama
Game world includes secrets, easter eggs, and encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Rosewater
Players explore many locations, uncover secrets, and experience varied vignettes on a road trip journey.
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+4.0
Strife: Veteran Edition
Game features large interconnected hubs, secret areas, and encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets
Core gameplay involves discovering hidden pets and coins in detailed miniature dioramas.
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+4.0
The Invisible Hours
Strong emphasis on exploring the mansion, discovering clues, and uncovering hidden story elements.
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+4.0
The Last Plague: Blight
Procedurally generated maps and discovery of new biomes, caves, and resources drive exploration
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+4.0
DayZ
Large open world encourages discovery of new locations, resources, and player interactions.
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