18 New Exploration Games Of 2023 To Get Lost In

Modern gamers are very lucky. There are full worlds to explore at our fingertips. Massive fantasy worlds full of dragons and magic as well as space odysseys teaming with discoveries. There are a ton of exploration games already out there for you to enjoy, but for this list, we bring you some new games that could be yours to play in 2023.

#18 Diablo IV

Platform: PC PS5 Xbox One XSX|S PS4
Release Date: June 06, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

Diablo is such an iconic franchise, and it continues to see new installments released. One of the latest installments that looks to see support for years to come is Diablo IV. The dark RPG is all about dealing with Lilith’s return to the Sanctuary. Another reign of terror has begun, and it’s a battle to fight off the new age of darkness and horrors that come with it. Diablo IV has plenty to explore and environments to take in when you’re not digging through new dungeons and cellars. Likewise, you have new seasons to dive into with new storylines to progress through.

#17 Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Platform:- PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date:- October 05, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

The last several games in the beloved Ubisoft franchise have emphasized having an “open-world experience” that grew with each new title they did. While that was fine, many fans felt that it ignored the franchise’s core.

In Assassin’s Creed Mirage, things are getting scaled down in a good way while still letting you have plenty to explore. You’ll roam around the city of Baghdad during its peak and have to use the city’s construction to your advantage to get out of danger.

You’ll take on numerous jobs to help the people and free them from their oppressors, so always be on the lookout for those in need.

#16 Dredge

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch 
Release Date: March 30, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox | Nintendo

There are fewer thrills when you’re out on a boat than taking to the high seas and exploring all that’s out there. That will be one of your many jobs when you play the game, Dredge.

The places you’ll be exploring are a set of islands with plenty of fish and plenty of dangers. Yet, you’re drawn to this place by a mysterious force and are asked to explore the truth alongside the islands.

You’ll also be exploring the waters below because while there are plenty of fish to catch, there are also plenty of…bigger fish…waiting for you below.

So don’t think for a second you’re the alpha on these waters. If you do? Well, you’re going to need a bigger boat.

#15 HUMANITY

Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
Release Date: May 16, 2023

Steam | Playstation

In puzzle games, exploration isn’t always the main focus. But when it comes to a game like Humanity, it’s a natural part of the process, considering what you’re doing.

So what are you doing? Simply put, you’re a dog who must lead humanity to where they need to be. But that isn’t easy when you look at the large masses of people you have to guide and the many ways the levels try to trip you up.

Even if you make it through the 90 in-game levels, you still have a problem. Specifically, you can create levels and throw tests at both yourself and other players! So in a way, your work is never done.

#14 The Talos Principle 2

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: November 09, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Who doesn’t love exploring rich landscapes full of things to do and mysteries to unravel? If that’s something that intrigues you, you’ll want to check out The Talos Principle 2.

In it, you’ll be put in a futuristic land that is full of both areas to explore and puzzles to solve. Each area is filled with secrets to unearth or puzzles that can lead you to a philosophical question to unravel.

Explore the wondrous world of his “perfect” future, and ask yourself what that means. The more you look around, the more that questions will fill your head. Follow these questions until they lead to a truth, even if it’s an uncomfortable one.

#13 Jusant

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 31, 2023

Many titles have tried to defy what it means to be a “fantasy title” or to give players a “true sense of exploration.” But in Jusant, you’ll get a fresh twist on the game.

That’s because your goal in the title will be to climb up a massive tower and experience everything it offers on the way up.

But it’s not as simple as it sounds. You’ll need to learn how to climb with precision while also using the tools you have on you to help preserve your stamina. Additionally, you’ll need to use the various plants and other things of interest in the biomes you enter to ascend further.

#12 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Releease Date: April 28, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

It was only a matter of time before this franchise embraced the open-world feel of numerous other games and made it their own. Star Wars Jedi Survivor will have you play Cal Kestis again, and you’ll once again explore the numerous worlds, moons, and stations of the galaxy far, far away. However, this time, you’ll get to go to places with a bit more depth.

Specifically, you’ll go to worlds where you can go off the beaten path and unlock new side missions. Or, you can return after learning new powers and abilities and see what new options you have available to you.

So don’t be afraid to take a beat and see what these worlds offer you.

#11 Wild Hearts

Platform: PC February 16, 2023
Release Date: PS5 XSX|S February 17, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

One of the things that most monster-hunting titles do is give you a vast realm to explore. Why? Because they know that not all monsters would live in the same habitat. Nor would they want to “mingle” with other species because of the fights they’d start.

In Wild Hearts, you’ll have a unique fantasy version of Japan to wander through as you look for the Kemono, monsters that have suddenly gone rabid.

You’ll encounter new Kemono and new areas to battle in as you explore. You can help warp the battlefield to suit your needs using ancient technology! So get into the fight and see where your exploration takes you!

#10 Sons Of The Forest

Platform: PC
Release Date: February 23, 2023

Steam

What could be better than going to an island paradise? Well, nothing if that’s actually where you’re going. But in Sons Of The Forest, “paradise” isn’t the word you will be using for the place you’re in.

When a mission to find a billionaire goes wrong, you’ll have to wander the island and get resources to survive and fight off monsters that come your way.

You can explore the entire island from the start, opening up many options for you and choices on how to survive. Plus, the longer you play the game, the more the seasons will change. So how will you adapt to what the island throws at you?

#9 Tchia

Platform: PC PS4 PS5
Release: March 21, 2023

What happens when your father has been kidnapped by a tyrant that rules an archipelago? You go out to find him, that’s what!

As Tchia, you’ll do everything you can to venture from island to island in the archipelago and do what it takes to reach your father. The good news is that you have abilities to help with that. For example, you can possess animals or objects and use their skills to overcome obstacles!

So become a bird to fly high in the sky or a tire to roll around the island at high speeds! Search high and low for things you need, and experience the wondrous island world you’re a part of.

#8 Lies of P

Platform: PC September 18, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S September 19, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

When you look at a game like Lies of P, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the aesthetic and the Soulslike combat. But there are other elements to consider. For example, the city of Krat is full of dark conspiracies and people who need help. It’ll be your job to unravel everything that’s going on in this place and attempt to provide “comfort” to those in need.

But therein lies the twist. Will you tell the truth and give them the honesty they desperately deserve? Or will you tell a lie and see if that makes things better?

It’s your choice what you do. Jump in and see what awaits!

#7 Sengoku Dynasty

Platform: PC
Release: August 10, 2023

Life has many paths. We all know that the choices we make can alter the course of where that path leads us. In Sengoku Dynasty, you play a father who has four main choices ahead of him, and he must select one to pick the future he feels is best for him and his daughter.

He could be a leader and attempt to lead the village he calls home to greatness. He could be a craftsman and attempt to start a trade that will provide for his family forevermore. He could be a warrior and fight off any who dared harm his village. Or he could be a monk and attempt to gain inner peace and blessings from the gods.

Your choice defines his path.

#6 Hogwarts Legacy 

Release Date: 10 Feb 2023 | Platform: PC PS5 Xbox Series X|S
(PS4 Xbox One April 4, 2023) Switch (July 25, 2023)
Camera: Third Person
Multiplayer: No
Co-op: (Local: No | Online: No)
Genre: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

What’s not to love about getting to explore a massive castle? That’s what we thought. The good news is that Hogwarts Legacy doesn’t let you explore “any old castle.” Instead, it enables you to explore the legendary Hogwarts from the perspective of a newly arrived student.

You’ll create your student, then set off on an adventure throughout the castle and the grounds and do whatever you desire.

You can focus on learning spells or finding magical beasts to ride. Or you can go and do battles with fellow students to test your magical might! So explore to your heart’s content and see what awaits you! We’re sure it’ll be magical.

#5 Stray Blade

• Developer: Point Blank Games
• Publisher: 505 Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
• Release: April 20, 2023

In Stray Blade, you play an unnamed “Adventurer,” who had finally found the legendary land of Acrea the Lost Valley. And then died. Brought back to life by your new companion, Boji, you find that you cannot leave Acrea. Your mission is to travel the war-torn valley and try to restore balance by collecting combat skills while Boji collects pieces of lore. If you die in battle, Boji can bring you back. The really cool part is that with everything you do, you create change. By winning or losing, when you revisit a place, the results of your previous actions will create a change to reconcile with. This means you get to explore a continuously evolving environment. And the environments are beautiful. From ancient city ruins to lush forests to freezing caves, there is a lot to see on your mission to get stronger and release yourself from this beautiful land.

#3 Starfield

• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
• Release: September 06, 2023

Starfield will take you on a journey beyond our Solar System as you play a customizable space explorer. Played in either first or third-person perspective, you get to be a member of Constellation, a space exploring organization. The Settled Systems, which a places for you to explore as far as 50 lightyears outside of our Solar System, hold many interesting things. You will encounter large alien creatures and determine if they are friend or foe. You can gather minerals and other resources along the way too.

The game also is filled with quests. This is, after all, a Bethesda game. So expect plenty of unique storylines to dive into. There’s interesting characters to meet, worlds to explore cities to aid, or perhaps terrorize. How will you take to the cosmos?

#2 The Invincible

• Developer: Starward Industries
• Publisher: 11 bit studios
• Platforms: Windows, PS5, Xbox Series X
• Release: November 06, 2023

For those of you looking for a space adventure with hard sci-fi elements, you are going to want to try The Invincible. Based on the novel by Polish futurologist, Stanisław Lem, this game takes you to the planet Regis III. You play an astrobiologist named Yasna when an exploratory mission turns into a desperate search for missing crewmates. Using atompunk tech, you will follow the science to solve the mystery. Along the way, your choices will determine future gameplay. For example, when interacting with robots or other humans, you can decide whether you are making a new enemy or a new ally.

Exploration is key in this game. Played from a first-person perspective, you make your way through the sandy terrain, tunnels, and surface labs. Because you’re searching for your crew on a totally new planet, there’s a lot of observing. What are the robots doing? What plant life do you see? But you’re not alone, so watch your back!