The Best Exploration Games for PC Windows - Page 5

Update : The Mine added at rank #41.
Here are our 10 Best Exploration Games for PC Windows, position 41 to 50:
41

The Mine (2025)

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PC Windows

2.5D open world puzzle action adventure game.


  • mining
  • underground
  • collectathon
  • exploration
  • point-and-click
  • metroidvania
  • historical
  • word
  • horror
  • adventure
  • open-world
  • puzzle
  • 2.5d
  • platform

42

Pronty (2021)

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89
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PC Windows Android Nintendo Switch

Embark on an underwater adventure in Pronty where you'll battle mutated sea creatures and polluted environments with your robotic swordfish companion. The game's unique combat system and challenging boss fights will keep you engaged for hours. Explore the intricately designed underwater world while enjoying immersive sound and music. With post-launch updates, Pronty is a game you'll want to replay over and over.


What we like:
  • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • Engaging story and characters
  • Unique and challenging combat mechanics
  • Well-designed boss fights
  • Good variety of enemies and environments
What could be improved:
  • Cutscenes disrupt the game's flow
  • Level design is cramped and claustrophobic, limiting movement
  • Stamina bar mechanic feels unnecessary and limits player choices

  • underwater
  • metroidvania
  • exploration
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • multiple-endings
  • platform
  • cartoony
  • boss-fight
  • action-adventure
  • atmospheric
  • cute
  • boss
  • difficult

43

Hollow Knight (2017)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Explore the depths of a forgotten kingdom teeming with cute but creepy creatures and epic adventure in the classic side-scrolling action game, Hollow Knight. Tightly tuned controls allow you to dash, dodge and slash your way through ferocious beasts and ancient knights. With over 130 enemies, 30 epic bosses and a vast interconnected world to explore, every playthrough is unique. Top it off with hauntingly beautiful visuals and an evocative soundtrack, and you've found your new go-to game.


What we like:
  • Beautiful and breathtaking visuals and soundtrack
  • Non-linear gameplay with exploration and challenging platforming
  • Rich lore and vast world with secrets
  • Difficulty offers a satisfying challenge
  • Remarkable amount of content for the price
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty, not for everyone

  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • boss-fight
  • platform
  • exploration
  • hand-drawn
  • difficult
  • cute
  • fight
  • 2d
  • action-adventure
  • difficult-to-pull-off
  • bug
  • adventure
  • souls

44

Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)

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88
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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

45

Teacup (2020)

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96
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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.

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

46

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

47

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

48

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.

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

49

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

50

ASTRO-NOT (2023)

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78
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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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