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+4.0
STEINS;GATE: Linear Bounded Phenogram
Players discover new storylines, character insights, and alternate timelines expanding the known universe.
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+4.0
Sword and Fairy
Maze navigation and hidden side quests encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
The Aquarium does not dance
Exploration of a large, detailed aquarium environment with secrets and puzzles is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
The Multi-Medium
The game encourages exploration of levels to find hidden walls and collectibles, rewarding curiosity.
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+4.0
Ico
Exploration of a large, interconnected castle environment is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Open world Gotham City with many hidden areas, collectibles, and side missions fosters discovery.
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+4.0
Cannibal Abduction
Game encourages discovering new rooms, secrets, notes, and alternate endings within the house environment.
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+4.0
Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3
Strong emphasis on discovering new story paths, traits, and secrets in a branching metroidvania-style map.
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+4.0
DAVE THE DIVER
Exploration of underwater areas, discovering new fish, secrets, and story elements is core gameplay.
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+4.0
DREDGE
Game encourages discovering new islands, secrets, and lore, rewarding curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Elsinore
Players discover new story branches, character secrets, and hidden endings through repeated playthroughs.
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+4.0
Escape from Ever After: Onboarding
Game encourages discovering secrets, collectibles, and new areas using character skills.
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+4.0
Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit
Exploration of environments, discovery of secrets, and interaction between past and present worlds are core gameplay…
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+4.0
Invokyr
Procedurally generated boards, secrets, and new maps provide discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
Open world New York with many side quests, collectibles, and hidden areas encourages discovery.
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+4.0
MetaWare High School (Demo)
Players discover multiple endings, hidden content, and meta-narrative elements, driven by curiosity.
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+4.0
OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition
Exploring a large galaxy map with many locations and uncovering lore and memories is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Rainy Season
Exploration of a detailed house environment and discovery of daydream sequences and hidden interactions.
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+4.0
SNØ: Ultimate Freeriding
Procedural generation creates new mountains each run, encouraging discovery of new terrain and routes.
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+4.0
Spirits Abyss
Procedurally generated levels, hidden areas, and many secrets promote curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Summer Paws
Exploration of multiple unique 3D islands with camera rotation and zoom is a key gameplay aspect.
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+4.0
Tales of Fear - Episode Zero
Core gameplay centers on exploring detailed environments and uncovering story elements.
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+4.0
Teacup
Exploring a colorful world and discovering characters, ingredients, and secrets is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
The Crown of Leaves
Players explore new areas, uncover lore, and discover secrets in a richly crafted fantasy world.
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