Exploration

Procedurally generated maps and random events encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.

Nonlinear levels with secrets and hidden terminals encourage curiosity-driven exploration.

Roomscale VR encourages thorough exploration of the environment to find clues.

Open world maps and free roam modes promote discovery of new routes and secrets.

Large island with many areas to discover; exploration is a core part of gameplay.

Exploration of diverse islands, dungeons, and biomes is a core gameplay element.

Exploration of procedurally generated locations and secrets is a core gameplay element.

Large, procedurally generated galaxies with many planets and anomalies encourage discovery and exploration.

Exploration of procedurally generated sectors, asteroids, and derelict ships is a core activity.

Galaxy mode encourages discovery of new music, planets, and systems within player-created galaxies.

Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and completing a scavenger hunt side quest

Players explore a large sandbox world with many secrets, collectibles, and areas to discover.

Large, varied environments encourage discovery and wandering to find relaxing spots and hidden details.

Semi-open world with multiple hubs and collectible orbs encourages exploration and revisiting areas

Non-linear map with secrets, collectibles, and multiple routes; exploration is a core enjoyable aspect.

Game encourages discovering new islands, secrets, dungeons, and resources; exploration is a core activity.

Large map with diverse biomes encourages discovery of new fishing locations and secrets.

Exploration of different eras and locations with detailed environments and hidden hotspots encourages discovery.

Large interconnected map with secrets, sidequests, and time-based events encourages discovery and curiosity.

Large open world with diverse environments and many activities encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.

Players explore a large mall environment with secrets, shops, and multiple floors, supporting discovery.

Exploration of floating islands and map discovery is a core mechanic, with fuel management influencing travel.

Open world and expedition missions encourage discovery of new areas, secrets, and resources.

Encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and story branches within the books.