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+4.0
Depersonalization
Game features exploration of diverse modules with secrets, clues, and branching storylines rewarding curiosity.
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+4.0
Disco Elysium - The Final Cut
Players explore a detailed, atmospheric city and uncover lore, secrets, and character stories.
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+4.0
DOOM 64
Strong emphasis on discovering secrets, hidden areas, and navigating complex labyrinthine levels.
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+4.0
Dungeons of Hinterberg
Players explore multiple distinct regions and dungeons with unique puzzles and secrets; exploration is a core element.
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+4.0
EarthBound
Encourages discovery of diverse towns, alternate dimensions, and hidden areas; visible enemies allow tactical…
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+4.0
eSail Sailing Simulator
Game encourages discovering points of interest, exploring islands, and unlocking new areas.
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+4.0
EXCALIBURIAN!!
Game features a large world with secrets, optional bosses, and encourages exploration at player’s own pace.
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+4.0
Garden of the Sea (VR)
Exploring multiple islands, discovering secrets and new areas is a core enjoyable activity.
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+4.0
Hero-U: Rogue to Redemption
Game rewards exploration of secret passages, dungeons, and hidden areas within the school environment.
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+4.0
Infernax
Non-linear map with side quests, secrets, and backtracking encourages discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Mr. Pompy's Extravagant Quiz
Strong emphasis on uncovering secrets, lore, and hidden content through repeated play.
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+4.0
Myst III: Exile
Exploration of multiple distinct ages and discovery of hidden paths and clues is a core element.
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+4.0
POPGOES Arcade
The game encourages discovering hidden secrets, lore, and multiple endings, rewarding curiosity and thorough…
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+4.0
qualia
Exploration of narrative branches, hidden content, and multiple endings drives curiosity and discovery.
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+4.0
SEASON: A letter to the future
Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and environmental details in a richly crafted world.
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+4.0
Stranded with You
Exploration of new island areas is a core mechanic unlocking resources and progression.
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+4.0
The Desolate Hope
Exploration of multiple simulation worlds and collecting items is core gameplay.
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+4.0
Yomawari: Midnight Shadows
Exploration of a detailed, eerie town with hidden collectibles and side quests is a major focus.
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+4.0
A Solitaire Mystery
The large variety of solitaire games encourages discovery and learning new rulesets and puzzle types.
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+4.0
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, collectibles, and lore within a large, interconnected map.
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+4.0
Break a Leg
Game encourages discovering new areas, hidden items, and secret achievements through platforming and interaction.
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+4.0
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain
Core gameplay revolves around discovering new underwater areas, secrets, and resources.
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+4.0
Geneforge 1
Large world with many areas to discover and secrets to find.
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+4.0
GNOG
Encourages discovery of new puzzle elements and hidden achievements within diverse themed boxes.
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