Best Exploration Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated exploration games.

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Saira
Saira Saira is a puzzle platformer with non-linear gameplay and a whole universe for you to explore. The game is heavily influenced by classic puzzle adventure games and uses a new unique graphical style combining high resolution photography into a lush and mysterious world.
Price Free to play
Rating 7.5
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FINAL FANTASY VII
FINAL FANTASY VII The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
Price -71% 3.76€
Rating 9.1
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Most played exploration games

1. Crimson Desert
146,926 players
88,834
18,171
Rating 8.2
2. PEAK
17,933 players
289,160
15,791
Rating 9.4
3. Fallout 4
15,281 players
326,054
66,233
Rating 8.2
4. No Man's Sky
8,697 players
293,332
59,526
Rating 8.2
5. The Long Dark
7,556 players
101,846
10,729
Rating 8.9
6. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
6,569 players
106,216
4,816
Rating 9.4
7. Palia
6,052 players
34,806
5,509
Rating 8.5
8. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
5,481 players
5,113
1,366
Rating 7.7
9. Elite Dangerous
4,254 players
77,388
22,636
Rating 7.7
10. Disney Dreamlight Valley
3,557 players
19,111
1,682
Rating 9.0
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All prices 30€ or less 20€ or less 10€ or less 5€ or less 1€ or less Free to play
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Most played exploration games

1. Crimson Desert
146,926 players
88,834
18,171
Rating 8.2
2. PEAK
17,933 players
289,160
15,791
Rating 9.4
3. Fallout 4
15,281 players
326,054
66,233
Rating 8.2
4. No Man's Sky
8,697 players
293,332
59,526
Rating 8.2
5. The Long Dark
7,556 players
101,846
10,729
Rating 8.9
6. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
6,569 players
106,216
4,816
Rating 9.4
7. Palia
6,052 players
34,806
5,509
Rating 8.5
8. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
5,481 players
5,113
1,366
Rating 7.7
9. Elite Dangerous
4,254 players
77,388
22,636
Rating 7.7
10. Disney Dreamlight Valley
3,557 players
19,111
1,682
Rating 9.0