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Popular, well-rated games with a strong exploration score.
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Review scores are shown out of 100
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+4.0
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Open world map with many areas to discover and cars to find encourages curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Risen 2: Dark Waters
Open world composed of multiple islands with many hidden locations, treasures, and secrets to discover.
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+4.0
SCP: Containment Breach 2
Game features detailed maps, new areas, and secrets encouraging discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Seasons after Fall
Exploration of large, multi-level maps with seasonal changes and hidden areas is central.
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+4.0
Starstruck Vagabond
Exploring star systems, planets, and derelicts is a core part of gameplay and progression.
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+4.0
After Us
Encourages discovery of collectibles and hidden paths in large, varied environments with some freedom of movement.
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+4.0
ARMA: Cold War Assault
Large open maps and non-linear missions encourage discovery and varied approaches.
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+4.0
Eldevin
Large world with many areas, secrets, and quests; players enjoy discovering new locations
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+4.0
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
Exploration of a richly detailed world with secrets, side quests, and lore encourages curiosity-driven discovery.
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+4.0
Hello Neighbor 2
Open world town with multiple houses and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity.
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+4.0
Infinite Veil
Game encourages discovering new areas, secrets, and planets with unique challenges.
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+4.0
Reshaping Mars
Exploration of Mars terrain and resource deposits is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
Spirittea
Game encourages discovering new spirits, secrets, and areas in the town.
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+4.0
The Magical Mixture Mill
Exploration of diverse biomes and discovery of new ingredients and secrets is a key gameplay element.
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+4.0
ZED ZONE
Procedurally generated large maps with diverse locations and hidden resources motivate discovery and exploration.
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+4.0
FATE: Undiscovered Realms
Players explore multiple dungeons, realms, and randomized quests with new monsters and items.
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+4.0
Robin Hood - Sherwood Builders - Bandit's Trail
Game world is large and rich with secrets, puzzles, and areas to discover, encouraging curiosity.
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+4.0
Deity Empires
Random map generation and dungeon exploration encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Evolution of Ages: Settlements
Exploration of new settlements, scouting missions, and uncovering secrets are core gameplay elements.
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+4.0
Granny Remake
Large, detailed house with multiple areas and hidden items encourages discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
LIFE EFFECT Survival
Large maps, multiple biomes, and hidden locations encourage discovery and curiosity-driven exploration.
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+4.0
Memoness
Exploration of diverse maps, secrets, and lore is a strong motivator and praised aspect of the game.
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+4.0
My Village Life
Large open world with many secrets, quests, and areas to discover, encouraging curiosity-driven play.
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+4.0
Nancy Drew®: Treasure in the Royal Tower
Core gameplay involves discovering new rooms, secret passages, and uncovering hidden clues.
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