The Best Adventure exploration Games for Xbox One - Page 5

Update : South of Midnight added at rank #29.
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Stray (2022)

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You play as a realistic-looking kitty that goes by the name Little Furball. As you explore the dystopian world you find yourself in, you make friends with robots and discover secrets that have been hidden away for many years. You must use your parkour skills to traverse the environment, evade monsters and help your robotic friends achieve their goals.


What we like:
  • Realistic kitty movements
  • Variety of meows when pressing the dedicated meow button
  • Interesting characters with great backstory
  • Rewarding exploration and puzzles to solve
  • Forgiving platforming mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Scary jumps that may require multiple attempts to perfect
  • Separated from other kitties at one point in the story
  • No humans at all in this futuristic world

  • robots
  • cyberpunk
  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • cat
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • cute
  • narrative
  • third-person

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Rainbow Billy: The Curse of the Leviathan (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Embark on a vibrant journey with Rainbow Billy to restore color to a whimsical world. Engage in unique battles, solve clever puzzles, and befriend over 60 lovable creatures. This heartwarming RPG offers more than just gameplay; it's an adventure of empathy and growth, wrapped in a charming 1950's cartoon-style graphics.


What we like:
  • Unique and engaging gameplay
  • A blend of puzzle-solving and friendly battles
  • Over 60 unique creatures to befriend
  • Beautiful 1950's cartoon-style graphics
  • Heartwarming story about empathy and growth
What could be improved:
  • Some may find the game too short
  • Repetitive gameplay

  • platform
  • battle
  • rpg
  • turn-based
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • colourful
  • rhythm
  • underwater
  • near-open-world
  • challenging
  • card
  • imp

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Open Roads (2024)

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Tess Devine and her mother, Opal, embark on a road trip adventure to explore a series of long-abandoned family properties, unearthing the past. Featuring star performances by Keri Russell (The Americans, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker) and Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Uncharted 4)


  • mystery
  • narrative
  • walking-simulator
  • interactive
  • story
  • adventure
  • first-person
  • hand-drawn
  • exploration
  • walking
  • discovery
  • investigation
  • fiction
  • cinematic
  • grand

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OMNO (2021)

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Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a magical journey in Omno, a visually stunning adventure game filled with puzzles and adorable creatures. Explore lush forests, deserts, and frozen tundras as you uncover secrets and overcome obstacles. With a calming soundtrack and immersive story, you'll be captivated by this charming and vibrant world. Despite its short length, Omno offers a satisfying, zen-like gaming experience that will leave you wanting more.


What we like:
  • Immersive storytelling
  • Beautiful, interactive environments
  • Relaxing puzzle gameplay
  • Calming soundtrack
  • Responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • Short game length
  • Occasional graphical glitches
  • Lack of detailed story
  • Repetitive structure

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • wholesome
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • cute
  • short
  • adventure
  • third-person
  • magic
  • atmospheric

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Tchia (2023)

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Embark on a magical adventure with Tchia, a young girl set on a rescue mission in a vibrant tropical world. Use her unique Soul Jumping ability to possess objects and animals, play Soul Melodies on her ukulele to control the environment, and explore the vast landscape at your own pace. Tchia's heartfelt story, stunning visuals, and innovative gameplay will captivate you.


What we like:
  • Unique Soul Jumping ability adds a new dimension to gameplay
  • Immersive open-world environment with stunning visuals
  • Challenging yet accessible gameplay
  • Diverse mechanics, including exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving
  • Exceptional sound design and enchanting music
What could be improved:
  • The map can be awkward to use
  • Second half of the game can feel slowed down by a combat-heavy quest line

  • open-world
  • exploration
  • sandbox
  • sailing
  • rhythm
  • adventure
  • platform
  • physics
  • instrument
  • underwater
  • 3d

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Islets (2022)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Journey with Iko, a young mouse warrior, as they explore the five floating islands of Islets and attempt to reconnect them with powerful magnets! Enjoy snappy movement and combat, cute character design, and competent map design.


What we like:
  • Fun combat and movement
  • Cute character design
  • Competent map design
  • Challenging boss fights
  • Bullet hell-style airship battles
What could be improved:
  • Random upgrade rewards can limit options

  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • cute
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • colourful
  • pirates
  • fight
  • atmospheric
  • story
  • combat
  • 2d
  • nature
  • adventure

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Valiant Hearts: Coming Home (2023)

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Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home continues the story started with the award-winning Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This sequel continues and concludes the story of these ordinary people thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.


  • graphic
  • puzzle
  • novel
  • naval
  • historical
  • war
  • adventure
  • platform
  • interactive
  • 2d
  • battle
  • exploration
  • i
  • puzzling-solving
  • violin

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Slime Rancher (2017)

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Xbox One Android PC Windows Mac OS Linux Playstation 4

Slime Rancher is a delightful first-person farming game that takes players on an unforgettable journey exploring a distant ranch where they collect, breed and harvest slimes for cash. Players will get to explore the massive ranch looking for new areas and breeds of slime, as well as fruits, vegetables, and keys to unlock doors. There is also a charming story told throughout the game via notes left behind by the retired previous owner of the ranch as well as letters from someone back home.


What we like:
  • Colourful visuals
  • No violence or profanity
  • Charming story
  • Fun exploration elements
  • Jetpack upgrades
  • Science centre with resource types and abilities
What could be improved:
  • Some content gated behind time played
  • Some may find it repetitive
  • No real difficulty

  • cute
  • farming
  • first-person
  • colourful
  • open-world
  • exploration
  • management
  • simulation
  • sandbox
  • adventure
  • funny
  • single-player
  • shooter

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The Pathless (2020)

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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.


What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories (2023)

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Explore a charming, pixelated world filled to the brim with eccentric characters, criminals, and a plot as weird as it is cute. Comb every inch of Hog Town to collect clues, trail shady characters, and sneak your way through the seedy underworld. Enjoy more than 90 different electronic and jazz-inspired tracks from composer markeryjane.


  • narrative
  • mystery
  • story-exploration
  • adventure
  • visual-novel
  • cute
  • roller-skates
  • exploration
  • classic
  • hamster
  • chiptune
  • retro
  • casual
  • zombies
  • colourmag-header-classic

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