Exploration Games Games

The Invincible

The Invincible

PCPlayStationXbox
The Invincible
Blue Prince

Blue Prince

PCPlayStationXbox
Blue Prince
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

PlayStation
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Astrobotanica

Astrobotanica

PC
Astrobotanica
Into the Fire

Into the Fire

PC
Into the Fire
Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2

PCXbox
Subnautica 2
The Invincible

The Invincible

PCPlayStationXbox

November 6, 2023

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Books, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

The Invincible is a first-person, retro-futuristic, thriller adventure game based on a sci-fi novel by Stanislaw Lem. The player must explore an alien planet, Regis III, in search of their crewmates, soon discovering the globe is very, very hostile.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.4

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

5.3

Users

The Invincible
Death Stranding

Death Stranding

PCPlayStation

November 8, 2019

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Transport.

An action adventure game to be available on PlayStation 4 and later on also PC. The title was designed by the industry legend and co-creator of the Metal Gear series, Hideo Kojima. The story of Death Stranding focuses on the evolution of human race and on the “connection” motive which redefines the role of failure and death in videogames. American actor Norman Reedus who is well known for his role in The Walking Dead TV series plays the role of the main protagonist of the title. Reedus previously worked with Kojima on the canceled survival horror Silent Hills. The gameplay mechanics of Death Stranding combine features of action games, adventure games and RPGs. However, the developers have ambition to move beyond the traditional understanding of these genres and create a completely new quality which will combine the traits of traditional video game with symbolism and new ways for experiencing the story and fates of the characters.

9.0

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

6.6

Users

Death Stranding
Call of the Sea

Call of the Sea

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 8, 2020

Adventure, Interwar Period, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer.

Call of the Sea is an adventure game in which we observe the action from the first person perspective. The game tells the story of a woman searching for a missing expedition, in which her husband took part. The game was developed by Raw Fury.

7.7

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

5.2

Users

Call of the Sea
Subnautica

Subnautica

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

January 23, 2018

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

A sandbox game by Unknown Worlds that combines elements of action-adventure productions and RPGs. As the game’s universe draws inspiration from such novels as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, at the bottom of the ocean you can find bizarre sea monsters, as well as remnants of futuristic buildings and ships. The player assumes the role of a captain of an advanced submarine, and explores the depths of the ocean. The game’s characteristic feature is the ability to design vessels and determine such things as performance, layout, on-board mechanisms, and materials used for the construction. You begin with rather primitive ships, but as you progress you will be able to construct more advanced vessels, and explore previously unavailable parts of the ocean. While playing, you can freely walk around your ship, and even go outside to explore the marine world on your own.

8.4

OpenCritic

9.7

Steam

8.8

Users

Subnautica
Blue Prince

Blue Prince

PCPlayStationXbox

April 10, 2025

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.

A first person adventure-logic game, in which we visit a mysterious mansion with a constantly changing room layout. Blue Prince is about exploration, solving puzzles and deciding what to find behind the door. Our ultimate goal in the game is to reach room number 46.

9.0

OpenCritic

8.7

Steam

8.7

Users

Blue Prince
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

PlayStation

June 26, 2025

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is the second installment in the action adventure game series being developed by Kojima Productions. The main protagonist is once again a courier named Sam. This time he's trying to renew the connections between humans living in the post-apocalyptic version of Mexico.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.0

OpenCritic

7.9

Users

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Observer

Observer

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 15, 2017

Adventure, Cyberpunk, Detective, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller.

A psychological first-person horror from the Polish developer studio Bloober Team, known best for another horror game, entitled Layers of Fear. Observer is set in a cyberpunk universe, in Cracow of 2048. In the game you play as Daniel Lazarski (starred by Rutger Hauer, known from the film Blade Runner), a detective able to hack into people’s minds. The game’s story starts when the main hero gets a letter from his missing son, who turns out to be a high-ranking engineer working for a powerful corporation. The protagonist picks up an investigation that takes him to the slums of Cracow and forces him to relive dark memories and nightmares of both criminals and their victims. When it comes to gameplay, Observer is a first-person adventure game with survival horror mechanics. Most of the time the player explores grim locations and interacts with characters encountered on the way. An important aspect of gameplay are sequences in which the protagonist hacks into the minds of suspects and becomes part of their worst nightmares.

7.8

OpenCritic

7.8

Steam

7.3

Users

Observer
The Witness

The Witness

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

January 26, 2016

Puzzle, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, VR.

A first-person adventure game with logic puzzles, developed by the creator of Braid – Jonathan Blow and his independent studio Number None. The game takes you to a large, mysterious island, whose all inhabitants vanished without a trace. Gameplay has you explore this vast world, solve logic puzzles, and search for clues that will help you solve the mysteries of this place. Game mechanics resemble the cult Myst series. As you play, you have to display remarkable patience, observance, and the ability to connect different pieces of the story. Many things here have secret meanings, and the key symbols, hints, and markings were cleverly hidden within the game’s environment. The Witness features simple, but charming, 3D graphics and supports the virtual reality headset Oculus Rift.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.6

OpenCritic

8.5

Steam

8.3

Users

The Witness
Into the Fire

Into the Fire

PC

2026, Early Access

Adventure, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, Polish, Action Adventure, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.

A third-person action-adventure game from Starward Industries, creators of The Invincible. Their second project combines elements of RPG, survival, and roguelike. It also lacks traditional combat. The protagonist is trying to survive for 30 days and save others after a mysterious volcanic eruption.

Into the Fire
Astroneer

Astroneer

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 6, 2019

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Co-op, Space, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sandbox game by System Era Softworks. Astroneer is set in the 25th century, when the civilization on Earth has developed enough for interstellar travel to become an everyday occurrence. It resulted in a certain kind of gold fever — people started to explore other planets on their own, driven by the desire of getting rich quick. The open world of the game is procedurally generated, and the surfaces of planets and moons are made of voxels. You play as an astronaut equipped with tools allowing them to dig holes in order to find resources and artifacts, which can be then sold or used to create new items thanks to an expansive crafting system. The system allows not only to make and modify useful equipment and vehicles, but also to build bases. The planets featured in the game vary in terms of gravity, resources, and possible dangers. The game features both a single player mode and a multiplayer mode.

7.5

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

8.3

Users

Astroneer
Escape the Backrooms

Escape the Backrooms

PC

October 23, 2025

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

An exploration-focused FPP game based on a popular creepypasta. Escape the Backrooms is set in the titular Backrooms, which we must escape from while avoiding wandering monsters. The game supports singleplayer and co-op.

9.1

Steam

9.4

Users

Escape the Backrooms
Obduction

Obduction

PCPlayStationXbox

August 24, 2016

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

A first-person perspective adventure game with logic elements, developed by Cyan - the creators of the cult adventure game series, Myst. Obduction, created as a Myst’s spiritual successor, tells a story of a man who finds a bizarre organic artifact that fell from the sky and is taken by it into a strange world. In the game, our task is to figure out where are we, and then find a way back home. Similarly to the aforementioned Myst series, the key element of the gameplay is gradual uncovering of the game world and its laws and then using this knowledge to overcome the obstacles we encounter. Therefore, the game focuses mainly on exploration and solving subsequent logic puzzles of various difficulty level. The game does not offer any cutscenes, and most of its story is learned by means of exploration, environment analysis, and reading journals we find throughout the world.

8.5

Gamepressure

8.0

Steam

5.5

Users

Obduction
The Long Dark

The Long Dark

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 1, 2017

Adventure, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, FPP, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A first person survival sandbox game, developed by independent Canadian studio Hinterland. The team includes veteran game developers, who previously worked for Relic Entertainment, Volition, and BioWare. The game takes you into a post-apocalyptic world after a massive geomagnetic storm. With all electronic devices disabled and water and food supplies running low, the player has to struggle to survive the incoming winter. The game’s sandbox mechanics and its open-world structure give much freedom of gameplay, whose biggest challenges are survival and making difficult moral choices. The game features a compelling narrative written by Marianne Krawczyk, the author of scripts for such titles as God of War and L.A. Noire. The game’s unique character is emphasized by its unusual graphics, designed by Hokyo Lima (known for League of Legends).

7.8

OpenCritic

9.1

Steam

6.7

Users

The Long Dark
Prologue: Go Wayback!

Prologue: Go Wayback!

PC

November 20, 2025, Early Access

Simulation, Crafting, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

The work of Brendan Green, known as PlayerUnknown, whose portfolio includes the best-selling PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. The prologue game was announced at The Game Awards 2019.

7.0

Steam

Prologue: Go Wayback!
Rime

Rime

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 26, 2017

Arcade, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Fantasy, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer, TPP.

A third-person view adventure game developed by Tequila Works studio from Spain, which successfully debuted in 2012 with a post-apocalyptic platformer Deadlight. You assume the role of a boy who is trying to escape a mysterious island that conceals a sinister past. During the course of the game you will solve numerous puzzles, using a magical artifact that allows you to manipulate the environment and time. The title, despite being an action game also includes many platformer elements. The hero travels through an open world, climbs craggy cliffs, and jumps over chasms. Apart from being skilled, you also have to be perceptive, as light, sound, and touch (thanks to the technology offered by PS Vita and DUALSHOCK 4) play a vital role in Rime. The game features a 3D environment, colorful visuals, and a comic book-like visual style.

9.0

Steam

7.2

Users

Rime
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 25, 2014

Adventure, Detective, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer, Thriller.

A dark, first-person adventure game developed by The Astronauts - a Polish team led by Adrian Chmielarz, the co-founder of People Can Fly. The player is put in the shoes of Paul Prospero - a detective who has developed certain paranormal abilities. The protagonist tries to solve the mystery behind the vanishing of a young boy. The player traverses an extensive, open world - the game is non-linear and the player is free to explore and look for subsequent clues. The game offers many unique mechanics related to making links between different pieces of the puzzle. Walking around the grim areas of Red Creek Valley, the protagonist makes use of his extraordinary abilities, making contact with the dead, experiencing various visions and visiting alternative realities. Utilizing the Unreal Engine 3, the game stands out with its high-quality visuals supported by technologies allowing to convert photographs of real-existing places into digital pictures.

8.8

Steam

4.9

Users

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
The Turing Test

The Turing Test

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 30, 2016

Puzzle, Exploration Games, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A sci-fi FPP logic puzzle game by Bulkhead Interactive, a studio founded by the creators of Pneuma: Breath of Life. The story takes place an unspecified number of years in the future, when scientists discover a seemingly harmless alien life form on Jupiter's moons. You play as an astronaut named Ava Turing, whose task is to examine the new species, and who ends up finding more than she expected. The Turing Test is a part of the FPP logic puzzle genre, popularized by the Portal series. There's no combat in the game, and the gameplay is entirely focused on solving puzzles. To do this, you mostly use a special device that allows you to manipulate energy and transfer if from object to object. You also have to operate various mechanisms and intelligent machines, as well as complete occasional platform challenges.

7.7

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

6.5

Users

The Turing Test
Silent Hills

Silent Hills

PlayStation

cancelled

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Another fully-fledged installment of the cult survival cycle of Silent Hill horrors. Norman Reedus and Guillermo del Toro, led by Hideo Kojima, were involved in the production. As a result of a conflict with the publisher Konami, the project was cancelled shortly after the release of its famous demo version, called P.T.

Silent Hills
Titanic: Honor and Glory

Titanic: Honor and Glory

PCPlayStationXbox

February 2026

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, FPP, Historical, Indie Games, Early 20th Century, Singleplayer, Ships.

A first-person adventure game from ORM Entertainment, which was initially supposed to be nothing more than modification to the popular shooter Crysis 2. Its story revolves around the disaster of the famous ocean liner, which sunk in 1912 with hundreds of people on board. We play as a man named Robert Morgan, who, due to false accusations, has to hide aboard the liner from the police. He must find a proof of his innocence, but the collision with the iceberg suddenly makes survival an equally important point. The main goal of the developers was to recreate the interior of the Titanic as faithfully as possible, and, in addition to the story campaign, a special free exploration mode has been prepared to allow us to go sightseeing on the famous ship, look around its almost every corner and interact with various objects on the deck.

Titanic: Honor and Glory
Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 14, 2021

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

An expansion for Subnautica, in which we explore the ice-bound areas of the planet 4546B. As we play, we explore the game world and reveal its secrets.

7.5

Gamepressure

8.3

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

8.8

Users

Subnautica: Below Zero
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 27, 2022

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Humorous, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

The Stanley Parable, first-person adventure game from 2013, has been extended with new elements. The title is a narrative experiment, in form of a dynamic movie, where player makes important choices. We play the role of the title Stanley - an employee of a large corporation, whose task is to perform the commands that appear on the computer screen.

9.4

Steam

8.6

Users

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
Death Stranding: Director's Cut

Death Stranding: Director's Cut

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

September 24, 2021

Action, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, Transport.

Death Stranding: Director's Cut is the enhanced version of the 2019 action adventure game set in post-apocalyptic North America after Death Stranding. The main designer of the game is Hideo Kojima, an game industry legend.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

5.7

Users

Death Stranding: Director's Cut
Treasure Hunter Simulator

Treasure Hunter Simulator

PCPlayStationXbox

December 6, 2018

Simulation, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Polish, Singleplayer.

A simulator enabling us to assume the role of a treasure seeker equipped with a metal detector. The game is characterized by simple mechanics and detailed visuals.

5.5

Steam

4.7

Users

Treasure Hunter Simulator
Kona II: Brume

Kona II: Brume

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 18, 2023

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Singleplayer, Survival.

The second part of the series of FPP adventure games with survival elements from Parabole studio. In Kona II: Brume we again find ourselves in northern Canada, where another puzzle awaits Carl Faubert to solve.

3.5

Users

Kona II: Brume
ZED

ZED

PCPlayStationXbox

June 4, 2019

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

A first-person exploration adventure game developed by Eagre Games led by Chuck Carter, the co-creator of the cult Myst series. The player assumes the role of a Dreamer whose task is to piece together the most important memories and pass them on to his granddaughter before his imminent death. The gameplay formula of ZED is based on exploration of an exotic, ever-changing world and solving complicated logic puzzles that reflect the process of piecing the protagonist’s fragmented memories together. In case of the especially difficult puzzles, the player can make use of various hints that can be encountered in the course of the game. The production is powered by Unreal Engine 4 which provides breathtaking graphics. Moreover, the gameplay is accompanied by atmospheric music. The title was developed after a successful fundraiser at Kickstarter.

2.8

Users

ZED
Deliver Us the Moon

Deliver Us the Moon

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 10, 2019

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Episodic, FPP, Indie Games, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.

A science-fiction action-adventure game featuring survival elements. It is the first major project of KeokeN – an independent Dutch developer. The player is taken to the year 2069, when humanity has to face total depletion of natural resources. Established by governments of world powers, the Worldwide Space Agency decides to resume the exploration of the Moon's surface and the player is cast in the role of an astronaut sent there among others. The protagonist discovers the existence of a huge conspiracy, which sheds new light on the Earth's situation. For the most part, the player explores the virtual environment and solves puzzles. However, the player is not entirely on their own here, for a robot accompanies the protagonist, which is helpful in said puzzle solving. The protagonist has a universal tool at their disposal and the player modifies its purpose gradually alongside progression. Additionally, survival elements were interwoven into the gameplay. For instance, the player encounters locations which lack oxygen and so one is required to make the best possible use of what air they have left.

7.6

Users

Deliver Us the Moon
Subnautica 2

Subnautica 2

PCXbox

2026, Early Access

Adventure, Crafting, Exploration Games, RPG Elements, FPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Under Water, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival.

A sequel of the popular FPP survival game from Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Subnautica 2 takes us to a new alien oceanic planet. We play as one of the pioneers and explore the vast depths, collecting resources and constructing an underground base to improve the process.

Subnautica 2
Season: A Letter to the Future

Season: A Letter to the Future

PCPlayStation

January 31, 2023

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Photography, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

Season is an adventure game about the peaceful end of the world. The player takes on the role of a woman going on a bicycle trip, during which he will try to document the history of cultures and places that will soon cease to exist.

2.9

Users

Season: A Letter to the Future
What Remains of Edith Finch

What Remains of Edith Finch

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

April 25, 2017

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a unique adventure game developed by Giant Sparrow, which focuses on the evanescence of life. The game tells a set of short stories about the fate of the members of a certain American family that has been cursed. The history told in those episodes takes place over a span of one hundred years in Washington state, a place filled with forests and mountains, a location that resembles a little the cult TV show Twin Peaks. In terms of gameplay mechanics, What Remains of Edith Finch is your typical first-person adventure game. The climate and gameplay mechanics change depending on which family member we are currently controlling. What connects every story told in the game is the fact that in each and every one of them our protagonist dies. Another common ground between them is the titular character of Edith, who tries to discover her family's dark secret and find out why she is the only surviving member.

9.6

Steam

8.6

Users

What Remains of Edith Finch
Deliver Us Mars

Deliver Us Mars

PCPlayStationXbox

February 2, 2023

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival, TPP.

Deliver Us Mars is a sequel to Deliver Us The Moon. Like the original, it is a sci-fi adventure in which we deal mainly with exploration and solving puzzles. Occasional arcade challenges add variety to the gameplay.

5.3

Users

Deliver Us Mars
Paper Beast

Paper Beast

PCPlayStation

March 24, 2020

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Simulation Elements, FPP, Indie Games, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Singleplayer, SteamVR, VR.

An exploratory adventure game in which we find ourselves in an alternative reality created from data stored on the server. Paper Beast gives us a wide world at our disposal, which we explore without looking at any targets imposed from above.

9.4

Steam

4.8

Users

Paper Beast
Cubic Odyssey

Cubic Odyssey

PCPlayStationXbox

May 14, 2025

RPG, Crafting, Exploration Games, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Space Ships.

A survival sandbox RPG about an intergalactic explorer. Cubic Odyssey combines space exploration from No Man's Sky with crafting capabilities from Minecraft. We can build not only simply structures, but also spaceships. They can then be used to travel between planets and discover secrets of former civilizations.

6.5

OpenCritic

7.4

Steam

Cubic Odyssey
Tacoma

Tacoma

PCPlayStationXbox

August 2, 2017

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.

A science-fiction, first-person action adventure game created by the Fullbright Company - a developer popular for Gone Home. The player is taken to the year 2088, where the world has developed substantially and space flights have become available for everyone. The player takes on the role of Amy Ferrier - a woman who picked up a job at a space station. On her arrival however, it turns out that her new workplace is abandoned and her only contact is the station's on-board computer - ODIN. The AI does not reveal anything about what happened at the station and the protagonist tries to solve the mystery on her own. For the most part, the player explores the station and discovers various secrets that slowly build up a larger picture. Because the game is set in space, the player not only walks here, but also moves up and down in zero-gravity areas. Consequently, one has to look around carefully in search for different valuables or clues.

8.6

Steam

4.7

Users

Tacoma
Journey

Journey

PCPlayStationMobile

March 13, 2012

Adventure, A Fairy Tale, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Singleplayer.

Developed by the thatgamecompany studio, Journey is a remarkably unique exploration game, in which we embark on a journey through the desert sands. Our goal is to reach the summit of a great mountain, constantly visible on the horizon. A distinctive feature of Journey is the fact that we do not get a lot of exposure - the production lacks a classic narrative and does not have any dialogues; the nature of our protagonist and of the world we are in, which once harbored a mighty civilization, is all but unknown to us, a mystery, the true nature of which we can only speculate. The game consists of semi-open levels, which contain various puzzles and hidden locations. After passing through each of them we arrive at the next stage and the accompanying cut-scenes allow us to gradually discover and interpret the subsequent fragments of the plot. Journey also has one very intriguing curio - while playing the online mode we can encounter other players and at any time start playing in the co-op mode - but we still have to make do without verbal communication. All of the above is distinguished by an unusual, melancholic atmosphere and very artistic visuals, with focus on a minimalistic but incisive graphic style.

9.3

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

6.4

Users

Journey
Kholat

Kholat

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 9, 2015

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Polish, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

A first-person survival horror game developed by Polish development studio IMGN.pro. The game's story is inspired by true events that took place in 1959 at the Dyatlov Pass in the Ural mountains, where the dead bodies of nine Russian hikers were found, and the cause of their death remained unclear. We only know that most of them died of hypothermia, and evidence indicates that they were forced to flee from an unknown danger. In the game we explore an open, icebound world, having only a map and a compass at our disposal. On our way to reach the goal, we have to deal with many dangers lurking in the mountains. There is no combat, and the only way to survive is by escaping. A special system called "fear manager" has been developed for the game. Depending on the player's actions, it adequately handles all the factors responsible for building an eerie atmosphere, which makes each new game a bit different.

7.5

Gamepressure

6.7

Steam

7.8

Users

Kholat
Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 30, 2019

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Indie Games, Space, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

An exploration adventure game, in which you play as a recruit of the new space program called Outer Wilds Ventures. Your task is to study a mysterious solar system functioning in a time loop.

8.5

OpenCritic

9.6

Steam

8.2

Users

Outer Wilds
Visage

Visage

PCPlayStationXbox

October 30, 2020

Adventure, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

A psychological horror game and the debut work from SadSquare - an independent studio. The story is non-linear and focuses on a gloomy household that has seen many frightening events throughout the years - it has a history of driving entire families insane, leading to numerous killings and suicides. The protagonist is trapped inside the house, and apart from getting out of there, their goal is to solve the mystery behind the place. The players explore the in-game environment, solve puzzles requiring them to manipulate various objects, and search for clues related to the dark past of the haunted estate. Avoiding contact with ghosts dwelling in the estate is a significant element of gameplay, as the protagonist is incapable of fighting them. Visage utilizes the Unreal Engine 4, which is at the source of the game's high-quality visuals. Furthermore, the game supports VR goggles, though one does not require them in order to play it.

5.7

Users

Visage
Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Egypt

Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Egypt

PC

February 20, 2018

Adventure, Educational, Egypt, Exploration Games, Historical, Singleplayer, Ancient History.

A standalone production based on an educational mode for the Assassin's Creed Origins game. The developers of Discovery Tour by Assassin’s Creed: Ancient Egypt allow the players to embark on a virtual journey to the ancient empire of the pharaohs, and discover various curiosities about the everyday life of its inhabitants, about its monumental structures, renowned historical figures and the mysterious mummification process.

5.6

Users

Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Egypt
Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

July 18, 2019

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.

Sky is an artistic social adventure game developed by the renowned studio thatgamecompany, the creators of such game as Journey and Flower. The game takes place in the remains of a sky realm. The place was once inhabited by a great civilization that had fallen for unknown reasons. The player is tasked with discovering the mysteries of specific locations. They can complete this task by joining forces with other users. The game was designed with multiplayer in mind. While playing Sky, the player is walking and flying together with several other players who help, protect or compete with each other. The developers provided the players with complete freedom to choose how to act. It is worth mentioning that the game world is constantly changing, offering new adventures and mysteries. Sky initially debuted on Apple platforms (iPhone, iPad and Apple TV).

8.7

Steam

8.9

Users

Sky: Children of the Light
Lost Ember

Lost Ember

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 22, 2019

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, TPP.

An action adventure game, in which you play as a wolf with supernatural abilities and explore the remains of an ancient civilization. Lost Ember takes place within the ruins of a metropolis left by a fictional tribe, modeled after the Inca people. The civilization has gone extinct long ago, and the monuments it had built had become part of the wild forest. The wolf, whose role the player assumes, has the power to control the bodies of other animals. Using this ability, you have to travel across the game’s world and gradually discover the truth behind the collapse of the city of Machu Kila. Most of the time you explore different environments, occasionally running into a challenge that tests your agility or dexterity. Although the wolf is fit to deal with many obstacles, it is often necessary to incarnate other animals to press on. They all have unique abilities: a bird can fly, a fish swims, and a mole digs underground tunnels – all those are needed in specific moments of the game. In terms of graphics, Lost Ember uses vivid colors and slightly cartoonish art style.

7.2

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

3.8

Users

Lost Ember
Insurmountable

Insurmountable

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

April 29, 2021

Adventure, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer, Survival, Climbing.

Roguelike game made in the convention of TPP exploration adventure game with survival elements. In Insurmountable we play the role of one of three climbers and our task is to climb three increasingly higher and more difficult peaks.

8.0

Steam

7.2

Users

Insurmountable
The Touryst

The Touryst

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 21, 2019

Adventure, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Sandbox, Singleplayer.

The Tourist is a retro-style adventure game. During the game, the player takes on the role of the title tourist, who visits the corners of the tropical island.

8.9

Steam

9.2

Users

The Touryst
Back in Service: A Metro Driver

Back in Service: A Metro Driver

PC

January 27, 2025, Early Access

Simulation, Exploration Games, Adventure Elements, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Trains, Singleplayer.

A first-person simulation game with additional adventure and exploration mechanics. In Back in Service: A Metro Driver we go back to the 1970s and control a train travelling between stations of the Prague metro system. Aside from driving the train, the game also allows us to explore the metro tunnels, earn money and talk to NPCs.

9.8

Steam

Back in Service: A Metro Driver
Outbound

Outbound

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

2026

Adventure, Crafting, Crowdfunding, Exploration Games, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Cozy Game, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Survival.

An adventure game with survival elements. In Outbound we explore a vast world behind the wheel of our car. We can pick from various vehicles, as well as upgrade them so that they become more useful and suit our preferences. The game supports both single and multiplayer.

Outbound
Martha Is Dead

Martha Is Dead

PCPlayStationXbox

February 24, 2022

Adventure, Very Brutal, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, World War II, Indie Games, 40s and 50s, Singleplayer, Thriller.

First-person adventure game maintained in the genre of a dark psychological thriller. Martha is Dead transfers us to Tuscany in 1944. The production is the responsibility of an independent studio LKA, the creator of The Town of Light.

7.1

Users

Martha Is Dead
New Pokemon Snap

New Pokemon Snap

Nintendo

April 30, 2021

Adventure, Exploration Games, Arcade Elements, Photography, Pokemon, Cozy Game, Singleplayer.

An exploration adventure game set in the universe of the Pokemon series. Players take on the role of a young photographer who goes on a journey to the archipelago of tropical islands, where he observes and takes pictures of many species of wild Pokemon.

9.0

Gamepressure

3.0

Users

New Pokemon Snap
Kona

Kona

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 17, 2017

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, 60s and 70s, Singleplayer, Survival.

A first-person adventure game featuring survival elements. It is the first major project of the Canadian Parabole studio. The story is set in the northern regions of the Quebec province, in the 1970s. The game tells the story of a conflict between the owner of the most profitable copper mine in the region - a rich man called W. Hamilton, and the native local community accusing him of devastating sacred sites in search for more profit. The player is put in the shoes of a detective hired by Hamilton after his chalet in the mountains has been devastated. After his arrival, the protagonist discovers that his employer as well as the entire local community went missing. The gameplay focuses on exploration, finding clues and solving puzzles. However, the game features survival elements as well - the player has to tend to the protagonist's health and face many different dangers, such as low temperatures, predators, etc.

7.5

Gamepressure

8.3

Steam

7.6

Users

Kona
Someday You'll Return

Someday You'll Return

PCPlayStation

May 5, 2020

Adventure, Exploration Games, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

Someday You'll Return is an adventure horror story designed for PlayStation 4. Players take on the role of the father looking for his missing daughter in the gloomy Czech forest. The action is observed from the protagonist's eyes, and the game consists mainly in exploring the three-dimensional environment, collecting objects and solving riddles.

8.7

Steam

8.7

Users

Someday You'll Return
Gone Home

Gone Home

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 15, 2013

Adventure, Experimental/artistic, Exploration Games, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Singleplayer.

An original exploration adventure drama with first-person perspective. Gone Home is a debut project of an indie developer The Fullbright Company, whose members previously worked on a successful DLC for BioShock 2, Minerva’s Den. Gone Home is set in the United States of 1990s. You play as a young woman named Katy, who returns home after spending a year away in Europe. When she gets home, instead of her family she is welcomed by an empty house. In order to find out where have her close ones gone to Katy explores the house in search of notes, documents, recordings and other traces that reveal the game’s story step by step. Despite the relatively low tempo of gameplay and complete lack of supernatural events, Gone Home effectively creates and keeps an atmosphere of anxiety and motivates the player to keep searching for more and more clues. Because of its low budget, the developer decided to base the game on the popular Unity Engine, therefore it offers decent 3D graphics at low system requirements.

7.7

Steam

8.5

Users

Gone Home
Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Greece

Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Greece

PC

September 10, 2019

Adventure, Educational, Exploration Games, Historical, Singleplayer, Ancient Greece, Ancient History, TPP.

A stand-alone version of the exploratory educational mode, using the world of ancient Greece, created for Assassin's Creed: Odyssey. During the game, players have the opportunity to take part in guided virtual travels, learning about the secrets of architecture, philosophy, politics, art and everyday life of the Greeks.

4.4

Users

Discovery Tour by Assassin's Creed: Ancient Greece
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