7 Square Enix Games With The Best Exploration

7. Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs drops you into a vibrant, gritty Hong Kong where every street feels alive, whether you’re racing through traffic, chasing leads, or just stumbling into a karaoke bar. The city rewards curiosity with hidden shrines, side missions, and surprises tucked into every corner. | © Square Enix

6. Dragon Quest VIII

Dragon Quest VIII gives you a sprawling world to uncover at your own pace, no handholding, no clutter, just pure adventure. From chasing monsters through winding dungeons to soaring across breathtaking skies in your airship, exploration here actually feels like exploring. | © Square Enix

5. Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider keeps exploration focused and rewarding, with hidden tombs, clever puzzles, and secrets that feel worth tracking down. It’s not bloated or overwhelming, just a tight, well-designed world that makes every detour feel like part of Lara’s journey. | © Square Enix

4. NieR Replicant

NieR Replicant pulls you into a haunting world where every ruined town and quiet side quest feels like it’s hiding something deeper. The more you explore, the more the atmosphere, story, and music start to sink in, and that’s when it really hits you. | © Square Enix

3. Forspoken

Forspoken allows you to sprint, leap, and glide across a massive world with the kind of parkour that feels like pure motion-driven freedom. Once you master Frey’s magical movement, exploring Athia becomes less about the destination and more about the thrill of getting there. | © Square Enix

2. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth transforms open-world exploration into a rewarding loop of discoveries, ride your Chocobo into hidden valleys, uncover lore-rich objectives, and unlock region-specific summon battles. While not every reward is game-changing, the sheer variety of side content makes poking around each zone feel like its own little adventure. | © Square Enix

1. Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger makes exploring feel meaningful, with every time jump changing the world in surprising ways. From prehistoric plains to post-apocalyptic futures, you’re not just uncovering new places, you're rewriting history as you go. | © Square Enix