The best exploration games in 2026

In the catalog: 458 games
Top rated: Lethal Company
Last listed: 1d ago

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91. Keep Her Safe
When humanity fell, chickens took over.
When humanity fell, chickens took over.
When humanity fell, chickens took over. In this multi-perspective survival shooter, play as Earth's new ruler—a chicken!
Looter ShooterTower DefenseZombies
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92. Backrooms Lost Runners
Backrooms Lost Runners is a co-op survival horror with team play…
Backrooms Lost Runners is a co-op survival horror with team play, voice-reactive AI, and…
Backrooms Lost Runners is a co-op survival horror with team play, voice-reactive AI, and immersive puzzles.
Survival HorrorFirst PersonExploration
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93. Carrier Command 2
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in…
Note: This game can be played in non-virtual reality mode, and also in virtual reality.
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units.
WarRTSAction Adventure
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94. Death Trash
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long…
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but…
Death Trash features a post-apocalyptic world where cosmic horrors long for humanity but meet punks with shotguns.
IsometricPost ApocalypticStory Rich
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95. Volcanoids
A base-building open-world survival shooter that replaces your typical…
A base-building open-world survival shooter that replaces your typical base with a giant…
A base-building open-world survival shooter that replaces your typical base with a giant drill.
SteampunkBase BuildingCrafting
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96. KitHack Model Club
Welcome to KitHack Model Club!
Welcome to KitHack Model Club!
Developed by the creator of the original Kerbal Space Program, KitHack Model Club is a physics-based model building sandbox that offers limitless freedom for you and your friends.
ModdableVehicular CombatPhysics
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97. Rock Simulator 2
Unwind together in a peaceful idle adventure.
Unwind together in a peaceful idle adventure.
Unwind together in a peaceful idle adventure. Become a rock in a serene world, relax with friends in co-op, and watch nature unfold around you.
NatureIdlerCollectathon
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98. Cave Story+
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive…
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent…
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
MetroidvaniaDifficultCute
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99. The Gold River Project
The Gold River Project™ is a camping trip gone wrong in the Pacific…
The Gold River Project™ is a camping trip gone wrong in the Pacific Northwest.
The Gold River Project™ is a camping trip gone wrong in the Pacific Northwest.
Open World Survival CraftAction AdventureOpen World
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100. Moss: The Forgotten Relic
Journey through the pages of a living fable.
Journey through the pages of a living fable.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic is an emotional and atmospheric adventure set in the pages of a living storybook, brimming with myth and ancient magic.
Female ProtagonistPuzzle Platformer3D Platformer
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101. STARSEEKER: Astroneer Expeditions
Explore alien worlds and launch Offensives against the Void as a member…
Explore alien worlds and launch Offensives against the Void as a member of the ESS…
Explore alien worlds and launch Offensives against the Void as a member of the ESS Starseeker crew.
SpaceSci FiExploration
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102. Big Hops Together
Movement is king in BIG HOPS and our kit goes deep.
Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own paths in a fresh 3D platformer!
Tongue-swing, free climb, and build your own paths in a fresh 3D platformer!
ParkourColorfulCute
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103. Ancient Kingdoms
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs!
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs!
Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players.
CRPGDungeon CrawlerAction RPG
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104. Conquest of Elysium 5
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with…
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of…
Conquest of Elysium 5 is a quick turn based fantasy strategy game with a touch of rogue-like. The game is full of depth, details and monsters.
4XMagicTurn Based Strategy
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105. Cube World
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration.
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration.
Cube World is a voxel-based action RPG with a focus on exploration. It takes place in a procedurally generated fantasy world made up entirely of cubes.
VoxelOpen WorldExploration
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106. Crashlands
Fight and tame alien beasts, craft resources into menacing weaponry…
Fight and tame alien beasts, craft resources into menacing weaponry, befriend the…
Fight and tame alien beasts, craft resources into menacing weaponry, befriend the outlandish locals, and go toe-to-chin with a world-domineering maniac.
Open World Survival CraftCraftingOpen World
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107. Lugh World
A living world awaits new explorers.
A living world awaits new explorers.
A living world awaits new explorers. Capture creatures called Lughs, evolve your team, and take on epic challenges in real-time combat.
Creature CollectorMmorpgCharacter Customization
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108. 9th Dawn Remake
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete…
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original…
Rediscover the magic of the 9th Dawn series with this complete re-imagining of the original game. Venture into a massive 2.5D open world.
Creature CollectorCollectathonDungeon Crawler
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109. Bluey: The Videogame
Join the fun with Bluey and her family in Bluey: The Videogame!
Join the fun with Bluey and her family in Bluey: The Videogame!
Join the fun with Bluey and her family in Bluey: The Videogame! Play a brand-new story set across 4 interactive adventures.
DogsControllerFemale Protagonist
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110. Cat Quest II
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs.
Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog!
Character CustomizationHack and SlashAction RPG
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111. THE CANON OF BALLS
Hardcore, co-op (or solo) platformer.
Hardcore, co-op (or solo) platformer. Dark Souls makes a baby with Super Monkey Ball.
Hardcore, co-op (or solo) platformer. Dark Souls makes a baby with Super Monkey Ball. An easy-to-learn, hard-to-master experience to explore with your friends.
Precision Platformer3D PlatformerPlatformer
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112. Luminary
Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced…
Welcome to Luminary, a balanced ARPG-lite that can be played Solo, or with friends .
Luminary is a solo or co-op OpenZone Action RPG that creates a balanced experience for everyone.
FishingSouls LikeHack and Slash
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113. Goblin Company
DIG. SURVIVE. GET RICH…
Dig, build rails, and survive underground as a Goblin miner for WHAAG MINING INC.
Dig, build rails, and survive underground as a Goblin miner for WHAAG MINING INC. Light your path or the darkness will drain your life.
ComedyBuildingFunny
114. Professional Fishing 2
Professional Fishing 2 is a realistic open-world simulator, for playing…
Professional Fishing 2 is a realistic open-world simulator, for playing solo or with…
Professional Fishing 2 is a realistic open-world simulator, for playing solo or with friends, that will take you through different regions where you can fish a wide variety of…
FishingSportsExploration
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115. Bum: Revenge
First-person homeless crime sandbox.
First-person homeless crime sandbox.
First-person homeless crime sandbox. Steal, drink, hallucinate and crush rival bums in chaotic online co-op.
CrimeFirst PersonExploration
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116. BodyRecords
BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam…
BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone…
BodyRecords is a chilling horror experience, blending bodycam immersion,microphone sensitivity to your voice, and eerie spaces.
Hidden ObjectRoguelikePuzzle
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117. Arise: A Simple Story
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life.
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life.
Embark on an emotional journey of losing the love of one's life.
EmotionalPuzzle Platformer3D Platformer
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118. DYSPLACED
Grenades are holy relics. Shotguns are spellcraft.
Grenades are holy relics. Shotguns are spellcraft.
Grenades are holy relics. Shotguns are spellcraft. In this top-down survival action-RPG, discover a fantasy realm invaded by modern world and destroy nearly everything.
BuildingBase BuildingCrafting
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119. Dig Island
Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game.
Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game.
Dig Island is a 4-player co-op digging game.
Collectathon3DFirst Person
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120. Windward Horizon
PLAY THE DEMO FIRST!!!
PLAY THE DEMO FIRST!!!
Trade, quest, fight, or simply set sail and enjoy the ambiance in this charming open world naval RPG. Sequel to Tasharen's fan favorite game Windward released on Steam in 2015.
SailingNaval CombatCombat
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