Best Exploration Games on Steam
Steam currently has 24,827 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 7/11/2026.
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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 22,413 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,224 positive reviews and 189 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 1,540,019 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,499,703 positive reviews and 40,316 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 933,376 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 909,577 positive reviews and 23,799 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. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $4.99 |
| 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 155,569 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 152,455 positive reviews and 3,114 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 64,029 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 62,913 positive reviews and 1,116 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 406,007 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 395,635 positive reviews and 10,372 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 36,591 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 36,038 positive reviews and 553 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 18,006 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 17,813 positive reviews and 193 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 10,456 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 10,392 positive reviews and 64 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. Poco
Poco is the story of the world's smallest clown, who is banished from the circus and finds themself in a mysterious undergrowth full of lost and broken things. Explore, meet strange creatures, solve puzzles, and help Poco return to the circus in this charming 2D/3D hybrid point-and-click adventure.
Poco 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 9,372 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 9,313 positive reviews and 59 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/20/2025 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Micah Boursier |
| Steam App Id | 3454610 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Exploration games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 36 | 7/30/2019 | 97 | $7.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 21,932 | 5/16/2011 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,247 | 10/12/2012 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 969 | 8/1/2017 | 97 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 70 | 12/8/2016 | 97 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 19,592 | 5/29/2015 | 96 | $24.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 51 | 3/27/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 7/17/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 1 | 12/1/2023 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 5/20/2025 | 96 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 103 | 9/17/2021 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 24,432 | 11/29/2006 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 20,172 | 9/10/2024 | 96 | $39.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,176 | 5/13/2020 | 96 | $8.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 239 | 9/5/2023 | 96 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 4,353 | 1/23/2018 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 3,350 | 10/23/2023 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 1,558 | 1/25/2018 | 96 | $4.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 5,851 | 2/24/2017 | 96 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 116 | 10/5/2017 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 11). A Short Hike on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 19). Terraria on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Euro Truck Simulator 2 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 25). Slime Rancher on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, July 9). OneShot on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). 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, April 3). Poco on Steam. Steam Store.