26 Best PS5 Exploration Games That Will Keep You Roaming Around

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Nothing beats a bit of exploration. Whilst most games, and even a lot of the ones on this list, tell a great story, sometimes taking your time is more entertaining. But even doing sidequests or non-story missions can even feel like a chore, confined to narrow back-and-forth areas. So sometimes, it’s nice to wander off the beaten track.

Fortunately, there are many games that cater to that desire to go off wandering. They may be across broken lands, the open seas or the far reaches of space, but they’re there. Whether it be on foot, in an expensive car or spaceship, exploration comes in many varieties. However you decide to do it, here are twenty five different ways in which you can do it on the PlayStation 5.

All of the listed games are available to play via backwards compatibility, or have been specifically ported to the PlayStation 5.

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

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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!

Kicking off with one of the more recent space-faring adventures, Exo One is worthy of a look if one fancies their other-planetary shenanigans. A cross between Marble Madness and