Exploration 2021 for Xbox One — top best games in the Exploration genre

ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game - a game in the Exploration genre

Role-playing game, Isometric, Futurism (Future), Turn-based, Post-apocalyptic, Exploration, Survival

Game released: Xbox One → 8 October 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 70/100

ATOM RPG: Post-apocalyptic indie game is a post-apocalyptic role-playing game with turn-based combat and an isometric camera view. The game takes place in the...

Chernobylite

Horror, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Science fiction, Survival, Exploration, Open world, Crafting, Post-apocalyptic

Game released: Xbox One → 28 September 2021

Players: 7/10

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 useful items, while...

Dreaming Sarah

Metroidvania, Puzzle, Platformer, Adventure, Side view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Exploration, Casual game

Game released: Xbox One → 5 March 2021

Steam: 90/100

The girl Sarah got into an accident and is in a coma. You need to explore the dream world, collect objects and communicate with strange characters to help her wake...

Sumatra: Fate of Yandi

Point & Click, Puzzle, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 19 March 2021

Steam: 95/100

This point-and-click adventure with puzzles follows Yandi, a logging worker stranded in the Sumatran jungle after a landslide. He sets out to find his friend and...

Airborne Kingdom

Business / Management, Strategy, Steampunk, Isometric, In real time, City Building, Exploration, Construction

Game released: Xbox One → 9 November 2021

Steam: 87/100

Metacritic: 76/100

Airborne Kingdom is a real-time management strategy with an isometric camera in a steampunk setting. In the game you will go on a fantastic journey — fly...

The Forgotten City

Action, Adventure, First-person view, Exploration, Indie

Game released: Xbox One → 28 July 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 96/100

Metacritic: 85/100

The Forgotten City — a first-person adventure action game from the creators of the eponymous mod for The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. The game's events revolve around...

Myst

Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Puzzle, Virtual Reality (VR), Remake, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 26 August 2021

Players: 7.8/10

Steam: 86/100

A remake of the iconic adventure quest Myst, released in 1993 and becoming one of the most influential games of its time. The story once again takes you to a...

Mundaun

Horror, First-person view, Walking Simulator, Adventure, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 16 March 2021

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 74/100

An atmospheric horror adventure set in a remote alpine village. The main character, a young man named Kurt, goes there to find out the circumstances of the...

Praey for the Gods

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 14 December 2021

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 80/100

Praey for the Gods is an action-adventure game with a third-person view. The main character will have to survive on a snowy island full of dangers and huge titans...

Happy's Humble Burger Farm

Adventure, Action, Horror, First-person view, Simulation, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 3 December 2021

Players: 6.5/10

Steam: 93/100

Happy's Humble Burger Farm is an atmospheric horror game with simulator elements and a first-person view. In the game you will try on the role of a fast food...

Sunless Skies: Sovereign Edition

Role-playing game, Adventure, Top-down view, Indie, Steampunk, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 19 May 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 87/100

Adventure role-playing game, which is a direct sequel to Sunless Sea. The setting is not murky water-filled spaces like in Sunless Sea, but the sunlit sky. The...

Skeletal Avenger

Arcade, Roguelike, Isometric, Fantasy / Medieval, Role-playing game, Action, Exploration, Slasher, Dungeons

Game released: Xbox One → 29 September 2021

Players: 7/10

Steam: 82/100

Skeletal Avenger is an arcade action RPG with roguelike elements and an isometric camera view. A huge arsenal of weapons and capabilities awaits you — you can...

Castlevania Advance Collection

Arcade, Side view, Horror, Platformer, Action, Fantasy / Medieval, Collection, Metroidvania, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 24 September 2021

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 84/100

Castlevania Advance Collection is a classic collection of the Castlevania series, which includes the classic Castlevania: Circle of the Moon, Castlevania...

Project Winter

Online, Action, Isometric, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Exploration, Adventure

Game released: Xbox One → 4 February 2021

Players: 7.1/10

Steam: 86/100

Project Winter is an isometric competitive action game with survival elements for up to 8 people. In the game, you will take on the roles of survivors who will have...

DEEEER Simulator

Simulation, Adventure, Action, Third-person view, Shooter, Exploration, Sandbox

Game released: Xbox One → 25 November 2021

Players: 7.5/10

Steam: 94/100

DEEEER Simulator is a simulator of a deer, but not an ordinary one, but one capable of flying on dragons and doing many other unusual things. Deer can install...

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale

Adventure, Stealth, Isometric, Indie, Historical, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 25 March 2021

Steam: 71/100

Metacritic: 73/100

El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is an adventure with stealth elements and an isometric camera view in the spaghetti western genre. Events will send you to conquer the...

Wytchwood

Role-playing game, Adventure, Isometric, Crafting, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 9 December 2021

Players: 9.9/10

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Wytchwood is an amazing isometric RPG adventure set in a land of gothic fables and fairy tales. As a mysterious old witch, you'll explore a quaint village, collect...

Echo Generation

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Turn-based, Japanese role-playing game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 21 October 2021

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 75/100

Echo Generation is an action-adventure RPG with turn-based combat and a third-person view. Summer 1993. You and your friends set out to investigate the source of a...

Paradise Lost

Adventure, First-person view, Puzzle, Post-apocalyptic, Walking Simulator, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 24 March 2021

Players: 6/10

Steam: 67/100

Metacritic: 62/100

Paradise Lost is a first-person action-puzzle adventure that takes you to an alternate history where World War II did not end in 1945. After 20 years of military...

Aeon Drive

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga, Cyberpunk, Side view, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 30 September 2021

Steam: 75/100

Aeon Drive is a side-scrolling arcade platformer in a sci-fi setting. The action takes you to the neon-lit streets of Neo-Barcelona. You will try on the role of...

A Short Hike

Adventure, Indie, Logic, Arcade, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 16 November 2021

Players: 7.7/10

Steam: 99/100

Metacritic: 85/100

A Short Hike is an adventure arcade game with a top-down view. The game will take you to the expanses of the colorful mountains of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. You...

Omno

Arcade, Third-person view, Adventure, Exploration, Logic, Indie, Platformer, Casual game, Puzzle

Game released: Xbox One → 29 July 2021

Steam: 91/100

Metacritic: 77/100

Omno is a third-person, open-world puzzle-platformer adventure game. In the game you will go to conquer the ancient world of wonders with many interesting riddles...

Sable

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Exploration, Open world

Game released: Xbox One → 23 September 2021

Players: 8.5/10

Steam: 86/100

Metacritic: 74/100

Sable is a member of a family of nomads. As an adult, she sets off on an exciting journey through endless deserts to find her way in this life and explore the world...

Marsupilami: Hoobadventure

Side view, Exploration, Platformer

Game released: Xbox One → 6 October 2021

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 68/100

This 2.5D platformer follows three Marsupilamis—Punch, Twister, and Hope—who live in Palombia. While playing on a beach, they accidentally open a sarcophagus and...

Opus Castle

Adventure, Horror, First-person view, Mysticism / Supernatural, Free game, Exploration, Historical

Game released: Xbox One → 9 November 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 60/100

Opus Castle is a free-to-play indie horror adventure game with a first-person view, based on the true story of a murder that took place in the Brazilian castle of...

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2

Arcade, Racing, First-person view, Third-person view, Stunts, Sports game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 2 March 2021

Players: 5.5/10

Steam: 77/100

Metacritic: 59/100

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 is a continuation of the crazy arcade racing game with a third-person view, where you get behind the wheel of a rampant monster truck...

Lamentum

Adult game, Adventure, Action, Side view, Indie, Puzzle, Survival horror, Exploration, Horror

Game released: Xbox One → 31 August 2021

Players: 8/10

Steam: 87/100

Lamentum is a dark side-scrolling action adventure game set in New England in the mid-19th century. The game tells the story of a young aristocrat named Victor. He...

SkateBIRD

Arcade, Third-person view, Sports game, Skateboards, Exploration, Sandbox

Game released: Xbox One → 16 September 2021

Steam: 85/100

Metacritic: 59/100

SkateBIRD is a dynamic racing arcade game with a third-person view about birds on skateboards. Expect the familiar gameplay of skate simulators, several platforms...

Alchemic Cutie

Role-playing game, Adventure, Top-down view, Indie, Exploration, Business / Management, Open world

Game released: Xbox One → 28 September 2021

Steam: 51/100

Alchemic Cutie is a cute top-down adventure RPG. The game takes place on the colorful island of Wimba, where you manage your own jelly farm. You will explore...

Summer in Mara

Simulation, Adventure, Business / Management, Farm Simulator, Exploration, Crafting

Game released: Xbox One → 5 January 2021

Players: 6.6/10

Steam: 75/100

Metacritic: 61/100

Summer in Mara is an adventure action game with farmer simulator elements and a third-person view from the creators of Deiland. The game tells the story of a...

Genesis Noir

Adventure, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Point & Click, Exploration, Puzzle

Game released: Xbox One → 26 March 2021

Steam: 79/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Genesis Noir is a third-person noir adventure where you have to save humanity from destruction. The event itself will tell the secrets of the universal Big Bang and...

DreamWorks Spirit Lucky's Big Adventure

Action, Adventure, Platformer, Third-person view, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 1 June 2021

Steam: 82/100

An adventure game based on the story of Lucky, her mustang Spirit, and her best friends Abigail and Prudence. The events unfold in the open territory of Miradero...

The Eternal Cylinder

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world, Exploration, Survival

Game released: Xbox One → 30 September 2021

Players: 8.7/10

Steam: 89/100

Metacritic: 80/100

The Eternal Cylinder is a survival adventure game with a third-person view and an open world in a fantasy setting. The game takes place on an amazing planet, home...

No Longer Home

Adventure, Isometric, Indie, Visual novel, Arcade, Point & Click, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 7 October 2021

Steam: 60/100

Metacritic: 73/100

No Longer Home is an exciting adventure game with visual novel elements. Bo and Ao are graduating from university and are about to leave the apartment they've lived...

Blue Fire

Adventure, Arcade, Platformer, Third-person view, Metroidvania, Exploration, Slasher

Game released: Xbox One → 9 July 2021

Steam: 83/100

Metacritic: 71/100

Blue Fire is a 3D arcade platformer with a third-person perspective, set in a place called The Nether. As you progress, you'll explore ancient temples, meet...

Titan Chaser

Adventure, Walking Simulator, Open world, Exploration, Indie

Game released: Xbox One → 15 September 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 82/100

The main character drives a car around the territory where various scientific stations are located, and drives away titans (huge monsters) using a powerful...

Hoa

Platformer, Adventure, Puzzle, Action, Indie, Side view, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 24 August 2021

Players: 10/10

Steam: 92/100

Metacritic: 70/100

Hoa is an indie platformer with a side view and elements of the puzzle. You are waiting for breathtaking drawings, hand -drawn, excellent music and a pacifying...

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure

Indie, Adventure, Arcade, Casual game, Exploration

Game released: Xbox One → 9 June 2021

Players: 8.8/10

Steam: 97/100

Metacritic: 80/100

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a game about the adventures of a little girl who really loves nature. Alba, that’s our heroine’s name, goes to visit her grandparents...

Beasts of Maravilla Island

Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Puzzle, Casual game, Exploration, Fantasy

Game released: Xbox One → 9 July 2021

Steam: 84/100

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a casual action-adventure game with a third-person view in the fantasy genre. The protective magic of the island of Maravilla is...

Mainframe Defenders

Strategy, Top-down view, Turn-based, Tactics, Science fiction, Exploration, Sandbox, Roguelike

Game released: Xbox One → 22 October 2021

Players: 4.2/10

Steam: 87/100

Mainframe Defenders is a turn-based roguelike tactics game focused on interesting items and customization. The game resembles a hybrid of XCOM: Enemy Unknown...

Exploration

Best Games in the Exploration genre of 2021 for Xbox One (Game released)