The Best Exploration Games - Page 5

Update : Completely Stretchy added at rank #29.
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X stadia Linux Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4

Experience the thrilling conclusion of Lara's origin story in Shadow of the Tomb Raider Definitive Edition. Master an unforgiving jungle, explore underwater tunnels, and unleash chaos on your enemies. Conquer terrifying tombs with advanced traversal skills and uncover a hidden city. With the base game and all DLC included, this is the ultimate way to become the Tomb Raider you're destined to be. Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?


What we like:
  • Excellent graphics
  • Well-acted story
  • Fun combat
  • Precise controls
  • Cool optional challenge tombs
What could be improved:
  • Collecting materials for upgrades felt pointless
  • Frequent loss of weapons
  • Tedious climbing
  • Occasional bugs with jumping

  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • underwater
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • platform
  • action
  • cover
  • narrative
  • shooter
  • survival
  • crafting
  • skill

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STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor Xbox One (2023)

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80
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Xbox One PC Windows

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

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  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • fight
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • story
  • adventure
  • skill
  • action

43

Teacup (2020)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Teacup is a short and wholesome narrative adventure game with a focus on exploration and non-linear progression. You play as the titular Teacup, a shy and introverted young frog who loves drinking tea and reading. The day before she is to host a tea party at her house, she realizes she is completely out of tea, and thus must venture into the woods around her to find the herbs she needs to restock her pantry. During your adventure you will meet the charming inhabitants of the forest. Some are talkative, some are grumpy, but all of them will lend you an ear on your adventure. Explore this gorgeous watercolor world filled with friendly animals, playful minigames, puzzles, and beautiful, calming wilderness.


  • nonlinear
  • scroller
  • cute
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • relaxing
  • horror
  • family-friendly
  • colourful
  • coffee
  • story
  • non-linear
  • funny
  • 2d

44

Before I Forget (2020)

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90
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Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Explore the present to uncover the past, in a short story of love and loss and a life well-lived.A narrative exploration that examines a world where memories are constantly fading and jumbled. A game about dementia and what happens when you can't hold onto the things you've done or the people you've loved.


  • walking-simulator
  • short
  • exploration
  • emotional
  • beautiful
  • mystery
  • narrative
  • atmospheric
  • first-person
  • thought-provoking
  • stylized
  • 3d
  • piano
  • colour
  • dream

45

Yars Rising (2024)

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65
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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp) comes Yars Rising, a 2D action adventure exploration of one of Atari’s richest, and best known classic titles.

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  • platform
  • 2d
  • action-adventure
  • metroidvania
  • anime
  • exploration
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • classic
  • scroller
  • cyberpunk
  • stealth
  • 2.5d
  • comic
  • retro

46

Meridian 157: Chapter 3 (2021)

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97
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IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS

You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…

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  • exploration
  • cinematic
  • point-and-click
  • puzzle
  • lovecraftian
  • hidden-object
  • investigation
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • casual
  • detective
  • realistic
  • survival-horror
  • challenging
  • sci-fi

47

Axiom (2021)

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85
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Android Playstation 4

In a cyberpunk world where giant corporations take advantage of their power, only those with the ability to enter the human mind can stop corruption at its source. You are a mind assassin called Miles and this mind-bending first-person action-adventure is your story of revenge.


  • platform
  • metroid
  • retro
  • boss
  • exploration
  • classic
  • boss-fight
  • sci-fi
  • combat
  • fight
  • old-school
  • challenging
  • shooter
  • adventure

48

Django (2021)

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PC Windows Game Boy Advanced (GBA)

Django, a brave doberman left behind in the woods, will he find his way back to his family? Through the dangerous and breathtaking path of forest, you will play as django and explore the nature woods of Kodaikanal with dangerous and interesting wild animals on the way and uncovers the story behind.

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  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • emotional
  • third-person
  • relaxing
  • family-friendly
  • story
  • nature
  • stealth
  • colourful
  • drama
  • strategy
  • faith

49

ASTRO-NOT (2023)

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PC Windows

Join the community of ASTRO-NOTS and explore the galaxy, compete for the fastest time or share your creations with other players. Take on the challenge and become the ultimate Astro-not!

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  • editor
  • procedural
  • racing
  • level
  • space
  • simulation
  • retro
  • flight
  • exploration
  • thrust
  • 8-bit
  • open-world
  • platform
  • futuristic
  • pixel-perfect

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Soulstice (2022)

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Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.


  • combat
  • hack-and-slash
  • combo
  • action
  • platform
  • fight
  • fantasy
  • boss-fight
  • battle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • gothic
  • demons
  • third-person
  • fast-paced

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