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INCISION
Levels are large, maze-like, and encourage discovery of secrets and new areas.
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+4.0
Rising World
Large procedurally generated worlds with caves, dungeons, and biomes encourage discovery.
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+4.0
Songs of Conquest
Exploration of richly detailed maps with interactive objects, treasures, and secrets is a core gameplay element.
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+4.0
The Abbey of Crime Extensum
Large, complex abbey environment encourages discovery and navigation of new areas.
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+4.0
Vampires Dawn 3 - The Crimson Realm
Large open world with many hidden locations and secrets to discover.
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+4.0
Sonic Robo Blast 2
Levels are designed for open-ended exploration with multiple routes and hidden exits.
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+4.0
Filament
Players explore a large spaceship environment to discover puzzles, secrets, and story elements.
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+4.0
Fly Corp
Game involves discovering and unlocking new countries and airports worldwide, encouraging geographic exploration.
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+4.0
Foretales
Strong emphasis on discovering new story branches, secrets, and card interactions in different missions.
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+4.0
LAY
Open world with multiple islands and hidden crystals encourages discovery and curiosity-driven activities.
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+4.0
Oneiros
Exploration of surreal and realistic locations with many examinable objects and hidden clues.
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+4.0
Pokémon Community Game
The game features multiple large regions and hidden secrets to discover, encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Pokémon Crystal Version
Rich world with day/night cycles, hidden items, puzzles, and two regions to explore.
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+4.0
Summoner
Large world with many areas to discover, side quests, and hidden items encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Super Mario 64 DS
The game emphasizes discovering new areas, hidden stars, and secrets within levels and the castle hub.
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+4.0
Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Hidden gems, secret paths, and collectibles reward curiosity and thorough exploration of levels.
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+4.0
Emissary Zero
Game features a large interconnected map with unlockable shortcuts and secrets; players enjoy discovering new areas and…
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+4.0
Escape Memoirs: Mini Stories
Collectibles and hidden items encourage thorough exploration of the environment.
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+4.0
Everafter Falls
Game features large maps, seasonal changes, dungeons, and many collectibles encouraging discovery.
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+4.0
Knock on the Coffin Lid
Large maps with branching paths and evolving events invite discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
MISERY
Procedurally generated maps and changing world encourage discovery of new areas and secrets.
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+4.0
Nature Treks VR
Large, varied environments encourage discovery and wandering to find relaxing spots and hidden details.
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+4.0
Planetary Annihilation: TITANS
Exploration of multi-planet systems and custom maps is a core part of gameplay.
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+4.0
Siege of Dungeon
Core gameplay involves discovering dungeon layouts, secrets, and managing risk vs reward under time constraints.
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