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+4.0
Harvester
Players explore a detailed town with many locations and characters, uncovering secrets and progressing through a…
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+4.0
Helheim Hassle
Large world with many hidden secrets, side quests, and collectibles encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Near Death
Exploring abandoned research station and surrounding environment is core gameplay.
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+4.0
REVOLVER360 RE:ACTOR
Branching paths and hidden routes encourage discovery and repeated playthroughs.
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+4.0
SaGa Frontier Remastered
Open world with multiple zones and hidden content; players discover secrets and new areas in nonlinear fashion.
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+4.0
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Players explore multiple detailed environments and uncover story elements and easter eggs.
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+4.0
TRON 2.0
Game features large exploratory levels, hidden items, and secrets encouraging curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Game features large, detailed environments with hidden treasures and multiple paths encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
Vanguard Galaxy
Exploration of a procedurally generated galaxy with new sectors, missions, and secrets is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Wall World
Game encourages discovering new caves, biomes, secrets, and hidden upgrades; vertical exploration is a key feature.
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+4.0
Ascension to the Throne
Open world with secrets, side quests, and multiple continents encourages discovery.
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+4.0
Escape the Backrooms
Game features varied, unique levels with discovery elements; players enjoy uncovering secrets and navigating new…
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+4.0
Metro Exodus
Semi-open world maps with many secrets and side quests encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Mushroom Season
Large maps with diverse environments encourage discovery of new mushroom patches and scenic locations.
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+4.0
Overboard!
Players discover new secrets, character backstories, and outcomes through multiple runs.
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+4.0
Planet Alcatraz 2
Open world with many locations, side quests, and dynamic encounters encourages discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
Pratfall
Procedurally generated caves and multiple biomes promote discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Quanero VR
Exploring the environment and multiple perspectives is key to uncovering the narrative.
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+4.0
RiME
Exploration of a mysterious island with secrets and collectibles is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Rock the Islands
Exploration of multiple unique islands and discovery of secrets is a strong motivator and praised feature.
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+4.0
Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams
Exploration of a detailed, atmospheric town and multiple buildings is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
Sword of the Sea
Exploration of beautiful, varied environments and searching for hidden collectibles is a core part of the experience.
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+4.0
The Enchanted Cave 2
Randomly generated floors and secret areas encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Touhou: Fading Illusion
Players discover new story branches, endings, and lore through choices and chapters.
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