{"id":123510,"date":"2022-04-01T16:19:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T16:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/?post_type=guide&p=28226"},"modified":"2022-04-01T16:19:16","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T16:19:16","slug":"the-best-exploration-games-on-switch-and-mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/04\/01\/the-best-exploration-games-on-switch-and-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"The best exploration games on Switch and mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a new frontier to discover? Since the dawn of open-world exploration games, we\u2019ve been walking, running, and flying through exciting landscapes, laden with hidden treasures and scintillating secrets. But, with so many exciting adventures to choose from, how is an intrepid adventurer expected to choose their next expedition? <\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll tell you how, with our best <\/span>exploration games<\/b> on Switch and mobile list. We\u2019ve got you covered whether you\u2019re looking to sail some salty seas, climb the highest mountain, or wander through the wild west. It\u2019s not all sword fighting and boss dodging either, with these titles differing from relaxing retreats in rare locations, to procedurally generated japes on unmappable planets. <\/span><\/p>\n

For more grand adventures, be sure to check out our picks for the best games like Skyrim<\/a> on Switch, or the best games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt<\/a>. Or, if you\u2019re looking to tackle a two-player expedition with a friend, see our list of the best games like It Takes Two<\/a> on mobile and Switch. <\/span><\/p>\n

Exploration games on Switch and mobile <\/strong><\/h2>\n
\"Exploration<\/a>Play for Free<\/a><\/p>\n

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Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus \u2013 Switch <\/span><\/h3>\n

Pok\u00e9mon has always been an exploratory experience, and with Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus, there are more hidden corners, caves, and cobalt coastlines than ever before. While it\u2019s not quite an open world, with five massive areas to adventure, there is more scope for riding, flying, and surfing across the wilderness of the Hisui region in search of ancient legends. For those that grew up dreaming of exploring a living, breathing Pok\u00e9mon world, this is the closest you\u2019re going to get for a while. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still finding your feet in the days of Pok\u00e9mon gone by, be sure to see our guides for Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus mystery gift codes<\/a> and Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Arceus evolution items<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>\"Exploration<\/a><\/p>\n

The Trail \u2013 mobile <\/span><\/h3>\n

Turn back the clock and take a trip across the old new frontiers of the great west in The Trail. From the mind behind Fable, Peter Molyneux, this adventure has you hunting, crafting, and trading as you look to set up a new life in the game\u2019s scenic setting. To make it even more of a rootin\u2019 tootin\u2019 good time, you can get your own little pup to keep you company in the wide-open west. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Exploration<\/a>Play Now <\/a><\/p>\n

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Hollow Knight \u2013 Switch <\/span><\/h3>\n

A Metroidvania with more than meets the eye, the dark depths and callous caverns of Hollow Knight offer a dingier delve than most. It\u2019s also one of the more challenging titles on this list, with a litany of Hollow Knights bosses<\/a> to put The Knight through his paces wielding Nail, his trusty short-sword. If you\u2019re having any issues exploring the vast underground, take a peek at our guides to Hollow Knight mask shards<\/a> and Hollow Knight pale ore<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hollow<\/span> Hollow Knight <\/strong> <\/span> Hollow Knight <\/strong> Nintendo <\/span> $15.00<\/span> <\/span> Play Now <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/a>Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Exploration<\/a>Play Now <\/a><\/p>\n

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A Short Hike \u2013 Switch <\/span><\/h3>\n

A quaint adventure when compared to others, A Short Hike is a delightful romp through the serene mountainscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park. It\u2019s also the most relaxing of our favourite exploration games, with an emphasis on taking your time as you explore each and every corner of the mountain park space. With only a few hours of game time, it\u2019s a perfect treat for a spare afternoon. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"A<\/span> A Short Hike <\/strong> <\/span> A Short Hike <\/strong> Nintendo <\/span> $7.99 <\/span> <\/span> Play Now <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/a>Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Exploration<\/a>Play Now <\/a><\/p>\n

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Alba: A Wildlife Adventure \u2013 Switch and mobile <\/span><\/h3>\n

Join Alba Singh on her Spanish sojourn as she visits her grandparents in the wonderful setting of Valencia. Don\u2019t think you\u2019ll be following the old folks around though, as you\u2019ll be doing your own thing rescuing animals, trying to stop the mayor from turning the sanctuary into a hotel complex, and searching for a glimpse of legendary Iberian lynx. For an eco-friendly experience sure to put a smile on your face, you can\u2019t go wrong with Alba\u2019s Adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Alba:<\/span> Alba: A Wildlife Adventure <\/strong> <\/span> Alba: A Wildlife Adventure <\/strong> Nintendo <\/span> $19.99 <\/span> <\/span> Play Now <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/a>Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Exploration<\/a>Play Now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Terraria \u2013 Switch and mobile<\/span><\/h3>\n

You didn\u2019t really think we were going to miss our Terraria, did you? One of the most popular exploration games of the last decade, this influential title has you fight, craft, and travel through a procedurally generated world, with an unknown landscape always just a button press away. As far as sandbox exploration games go, Terraria is still one of the biggest and the best. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t yet ventured into the many chasms of Terraria, be sure to check out our guides to Terraria bosses<\/a> and Terraria armour<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Terraria<\/span> Terraria <\/strong> <\/span> Terraria <\/strong> Nintendo <\/span> $29.99 <\/span> <\/span> Play Now <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/a>Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Exploration<\/a>Play Now <\/a><\/p>\n

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Cat Quest II \u2013 Switch <\/span><\/h3>\n

Feline like a fresh adventure? Cat Quest II has you sorted, with a massive world map, multiple dungeons and hidden hovels, and a puppy pal to support your purring protagonist. Inspired by Dragon Quest games of years gone by, this top-down quest-a-thon covers a surprisingly large area and just because the kitty is cute, it doesn\u2019t mean it can\u2019t handle itself in the many battles you\u2019ll face in Felingard. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cat<\/span> Cat Quest II<\/strong> <\/span> Cat Quest II<\/strong> Nintendo<\/span> $14.99 <\/span> <\/span> Play Now <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/a>Network N earns affiliate commission from qualifying sales.<\/span><\/p>\n

There you have it! Those are our picks for the best exploration games on Switch and mobile. If you\u2019ve already tried Terraria out but like the sound of a procedurally generated adventure, see our list of the best games like Terraria<\/a> on Switch and mobile to find some more undiscovered adventures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love a new frontier to discover? Since the dawn of open-world exploration games, we\u2019ve been walking, running, and flying through exciting landscapes, laden with hidden treasures and scintillating secrets. But, with so many exciting adventures to choose from, how is an intrepid adventurer expected to choose their next expedition?  We\u2019ll tell you how, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":123511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[962,1306,1307,203,1308,1309],"class_list":["post-123510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile-game-releases","tag-adventure","tag-alba-a-wildlife-adventure","tag-hollow-knight","tag-ios","tag-pokemon-legends-arceus","tag-terraria"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123510","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=123510"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/123510\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/123511"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=123510"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=123510"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=123510"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}