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+4.0
Far Cry 3
Large open world with many secrets, outposts, collectibles, and dynamic environments encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Little-Known Galaxy
Exploring multiple planets and uncovering secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Lunarium
The game features multiple unique biomes, hidden collectibles, secrets, and nonlinear map design encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
My Friend Peppa Pig
Open world with various locations to discover and side missions encourages exploration.
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+4.0
Natsu no Sagashimono ~What We Found That Summer~
Exploring the town, finding hidden events and collectibles is a core part of gameplay and story progression.
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+4.0
Qbeh-1: The Atlas Cube
Game rewards exploration of levels to find hidden pyramids and secrets, with large, open environments.
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+4.0
Shadow Corridor 2 雨ノ四葩
Strong emphasis on discovering randomized labyrinths, secrets, and unique level gimmicks.
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+4.0
Shadow of the Colossus
Large open world encourages discovery of secrets, collectibles, and environmental cues with minimal guidance.
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+4.0
Signs of the Sojourner
Game rewards discovering new towns, characters, and storylines through varied travel paths.
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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
ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!
Players explore procedurally generated levels and discover secrets and presents.
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+4.0
Volkolak: The Will of Gods
Metroidvania design with interconnected areas, secrets, and alternate routes encourages discovery.
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+4.0
AMID EVIL VR
Levels are dense with secrets and branching paths encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Game features exploration of world map, randomized dungeons, hidden lore, puzzles, and secrets, rewarding curiosity and…
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+4.0
Beyond Galaxyland
Game features multiple planets, secrets, puzzles, and side quests that reward curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
Birds Watching
Core gameplay involves exploring environments, discovering birds, notes, and secrets.
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+4.0
Hand of Doom
Emphasis on navigating multiple realms, backtracking, and uncovering secrets and hidden areas.
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+4.0
Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic
Players explore richly detailed maps with day/night and weather changes revealing new objects.
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+4.0
LEGO® Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Exploration of Hogwarts and surrounding areas is a major part of gameplay, with many secrets and collectibles.
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+4.0
Luna Abyss
Exploration of vast megastructures with hidden lore and collectibles; some backtracking and secret finding.
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+4.0
Mandemon
Exploration of multiple narrative branches and hidden story elements is central to gameplay.
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+4.0
Nosferatu: The Wrath of Malachi
Exploration of a large, randomly generated castle with hidden items and family members is core gameplay.
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+4.0
OPUS: The Day We Found Earth
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new stars and planets, exploring vast star maps and unlocking hidden content.
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+4.0
Pale Abyss - Prototype
Level design encourages searching for secrets and alternative routes, rewarding curiosity and discovery.
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