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Statuses
Best Games in the Exploration genre for PlayStation 5
Adventure, Action, Third-person view, Open world, Role-playing game, Science fiction, Exploration, Post-apocalyptic
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 31 October 2024
Players:
9.2/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
85/100
An updated version of Horizon Zero Dawn with redesigned graphics and improved features, bringing it closer to the level of Horizon Forbidden West...
Simulation, Business / Management, First-person view, Sandbox, Casual game, Dungeons, Crafting, Procedural generation, Exploration, Horror
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 9 December 2025
Players:
7.8/10
Steam:
90/100
The main character bought a house and now digs a hole in his garden. In the process, different values come across, for example, silver and even...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Futurism (Future), Adventure, Open world, Exploration
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 1 March 2022
Players:
7.4/10
Steam:
71/100
Metacritic:
67/100
ELEX 2 is a continuation of the role-playing action game with a third-person view in a science fiction setting from the creators of Risen and...
Action, Shooter, Adventure, Horror, Stealth, First-person view, Indie, Tactics, Survival, Exploration
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 14 September 2026
Players:
4.7/10
Steam:
62/100
A tactical survival shooter set on a mysterious tropical island in the Pacific Ocean. It was from there that a distress signal came from journalists...
Shooter, Adventure, Simulation, Hunting / Fishing, First-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Exploration
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 29 September 2026
Players:
7.4/10
Steam:
69/100
Hunting simulator with an open world from the creators of Way of the Hunter. The project transports players to the vast expanses of North America...
Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle, Visual novel, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Open world
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 5 November 2026
Steam:
95/100
A sequel to the adventure puzzle game where players must master the art of escape. This time, the academy becomes a full open world, with a new...
Role-playing game, Adventure, Anime / Manga, Casual game, Crafting, Japanese role-playing game, Farm Simulator, Exploration
Game in development: PlayStation 5 → 10 November 2026
Steam:
91/100
A cozy role-playing game that combines a farming life simulator with creature-collecting and progression mechanics. The story unfolds in the quiet...
Anime / Manga, Sandbox, Indie, Casual game, Exploration, Construction, Crafting, Farm Simulator, Role-playing game
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 18 August 2026
Players:
6.4/10
Steam:
81/100
Metacritic:
67/100
A cozy tropical island life simulator with farming, decorating, and exploration elements. The player finds himself far from the bustle of the city...
Horror, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Science fiction, Survival, Exploration, Open world, Crafting, Post-apocalyptic
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 21 April 2022
Players:
7.1/10
Steam:
83/100
Metacritic:
78/100
A first-person shooter with exploration elements and horror. While exploring locations, the player collects resources to build a base and craft...
Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration, Open world
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 22 March 2022
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
84/100
Metacritic:
78/100
The game takes place in modern Tokyo. The plot begins at the famous Shibuya pedestrian crossing, when in an instant absolutely all the inhabitants of...
Adventure, Futurism (Future), First-person view, Interactive movie, Combat robots, Science fiction, Exploration, Walking Simulator
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 6 November 2023
Players:
9.1/10
Steam:
86/100
Metacritic:
72/100
An interactive thriller where the main character ends up on a dangerous planet and goes in search of the missing ship crew. The plot, based on...
Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Collection, Post-apocalyptic, Open world, Exploration
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 10 November 2025
Players:
9.7/10
Anniversary edition, dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Fallout 4. It includes the base game, six expansions — Automatron, Far Harbor...
Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Old school, Remake
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 15 October 2026
Players:
10/10
Steam:
83/100
Metacritic:
76/100
A remaster of one of the most successful games based on the Disney and Pixar license — Toy Story 3. The updated version features improved graphics...
Action, Adventure, Simulation, Platformer, Third-person view, Sandbox, Exploration, Open world, Indie
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 9 May 2025
Players:
8.1/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
78/100
The player controls a little black kitten who goes on an adventure to find his way home. You can explore the city and make new friends among homeless...
Action, Adventure, Online, Platformer, Puzzle, Cooperative (co-op), Casual game, Exploration, Open world
Game in development: PlayStation 5 → 1 December 2026
Anticipation Rating:
8.8/10
A cozy adventure about a small but very brave mouse who sets out on a journey to save the life of his mistress. A kind sorceress has fallen ill, and...
Action, Shooter, First-person view, Third-person view, Science fiction, Flight Simulator, Simulation, Space, Open world, Exploration
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 15 August 2023
Players:
8.8/10
Steam:
87/100
Metacritic:
81/100
The game will tell the story of Adam Roslin, a clone pilot who is looking for his place in the endless universe. As the events of his past intertwine...
Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle, Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration, Open world, Fantasy, Detective, Walking Simulator
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 21 April 2026
Players:
8/10
Steam:
97/100
An adventure game inspired by Slavic mythology and ancient culture. By exploring the world during major festivals that change with the seasons, you...
Role-playing game, Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Exploration, Open world
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 20 May 2025
Players:
6.6/10
Steam:
65/100
An improved version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, in which the developers have updated the graphics and visual effects. The plot tells...
Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cooperative (co-op), Comedy, Exploration, Open world
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 23 August 2022
Players:
6.6/10
Steam:
59/100
Metacritic:
63/100
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Simulation, Adventure, Third-person view, Survival, Online, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Construction, Crafting, Exploration, Fantasy
Game released: PlayStation 5 → 15 February 2024
Players:
7.7/10
Steam:
81/100
The game takes place in the fantasy world of "shorties" who are trying to expand the territory of their peoples in a wild, unforgiving and...
