Exploration

Exploration of procedurally generated worlds, dungeons, and biomes is a core motivation.

Exploration of environments and memories is a core gameplay element, with many hidden clues and secrets.

Large map with over 200 cities and many factions invites discovery and exploration of historical East Asia.

Open world with many regions and quests to discover in any order, rewarding curiosity.

Exploration of different themed worlds and interaction with NPCs is a core part of the experience.

Exploration is player-directed through tile placement, discovering new biomes and resources.

Exploring a detailed city environment from a bird's perspective is a core part of the experience.

Game features exploration of a large map with outposts and expeditions beyond the main tree settlement.

Exploration of floating islands, hidden areas, and lore is a core and praised aspect of the game.

Large world maps, dungeons, and secret areas encourage discovery and curiosity-driven activities.

Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and alien bases.

The game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and alternate paths in richly detailed environments.

Game emphasizes dungeon exploration, puzzle solving, and uncovering story elements through new areas and secrets.

Open-world New York City with opportunities to discover missions, side activities, and interiors encourages exploration.

Large open world with many unique locations and hidden items encourages thorough exploration.

Fixed but complex maps with secrets, multiple paths, and hidden lore encourage discovery

Exploring islands, dungeons, and secrets is a key part of gameplay and player enjoyment.

Exploring new planets, discovering alien life and artifacts is a core gameplay element driving curiosity.

Exploration of a haunted college and discovery of clues and secrets is a core gameplay element.

Core gameplay involves exploring diverse, surreal memory levels and uncovering story fragments

Large maps with diverse biomes encourage discovery of landmarks and collectibles.

Large open world encourages discovering new trails, animals, and plants; exploration is a key motivator.

Large galaxy to explore with many sectors, planets, and random encounters; exploration is a core activity.

Large maps with hidden quests, secrets, and optional dungeons encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.