Best Exploration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 24,435 Exploration games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Exploration game rankings were last updated on 5/23/2026.
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1. A Short Hike
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
A Short Hike holds the #1 spot for "best Exploration game on Steam" with a Player Score of 97. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,065 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,880 positive reviews and 185 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $7.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. Terraria
Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!
Terraria has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,525,400 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,485,575 positive reviews and 39,825 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
3. Euro Truck Simulator 2
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 921,088 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 897,642 positive reviews and 23,446 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/12/2012 |
| Franchise | SCS Software |
| Developer | SCS Software |
| Publisher | SCS Software |
| Steam App Id | 227300 |
4. Slime Rancher
Slime Rancher is the tale of Beatrix LeBeau, a plucky, young rancher who sets out for a life a thousand light years away from Earth on the ‘Far, Far Range’ where she tries her hand at making a living wrangling slimes.
Slime Rancher has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 153,445 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 150,358 positive reviews and 3,087 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $4.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Slime Rancher on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| Release Date | 8/1/2017 |
| Franchise | Monomi Park |
| Developer | Monomi Park |
| Publisher | Monomi Park |
| Steam App Id | 433340 |
5. OneShot
OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.
OneShot has achieved a Player Score of 97, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 62,815 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 61,743 positive reviews and 1,072 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run OneShot on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 12/8/2016 |
| Developer | Future Cat LLC |
| Publisher | KOMODO |
| Steam App Id | 420530 |
6. BeamNG.drive
A dynamic soft-body physics vehicle simulator capable of doing just about anything.
BeamNG.drive has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 396,031 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 385,893 positive reviews and 10,138 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $24.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play BeamNG.drive on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
7. ENA: Dream BBQ
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
ENA: Dream BBQ has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,953 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 35,412 positive reviews and 541 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Travellin Cats in Paris
Find 100 cats hidden in Paris, France in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator!
Travellin Cats in Paris has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 17,973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,783 positive reviews and 190 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 7/17/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2313250 |
9. Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam
Find 200 cats hidden around a festive holiday village and a winter wonderland in this FREE hand-drawn hidden object game by Travellin Cats - the original viral hidden cat game creator! Can you find them all?
Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,438 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,376 positive reviews and 62 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Release Date | 12/1/2023 |
| Franchise | Travellin Cats |
| Developer | Travellin Cats |
| Publisher | Travellin Cats |
| Steam App Id | 2608050 |
10. TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape!
TOEM: A Photo Adventure has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Exploration games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 10,938 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,848 positive reviews and 90 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
| Franchise | popagenda |
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1307580 |
More Exploration Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Exploration games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 39 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 22,644 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 14,547 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 1,342 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 82 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 18,135 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,853 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,410 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 13,981 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 41 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 216 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,391 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $6.49 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,691 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 16,999 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,869 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 102 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 23). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 28). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 29). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 30). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 8). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 31). BeamNG.drive on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 18). ENA: Dream BBQ on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 25). Travellin Cats in Paris on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 25). Travellin Cats in Jingle Jam on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 19). TOEM: A Photo Adventure on Steam. Steam Store.