Best 2025 Video Games for Exploration-focused RPG players

#1 Enshrouded
4.9

Handcrafted ruins, vertical routes, and worthwhile discoveries make exploration one of the strongest reasons to play. Detours frequently reward curiosity with useful gear, knowledge, or new opportunities.

Pros: town-building system, overall quality

Cons: grind level, AI behavior

#2 Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
4.3

Exploration-focused players can find worthwhile bosses, lore, and equipment away from the main route. Suitability is mixed for those expecting expansive interactive dungeons or clearly signposted late-game progression.

Pros: narrative quality, combat system

Cons: map and navigation design, menu usability