Curious Expedition is a turn-based roguelike adventure game that immerses players in a pulpy, 19th-century exploration fantasy where science, superstition, and ambition collide in a race for fame and glory. Developed by Maschinen-Mensch, the game tasks you with leading expeditions into uncharted territories filled with mystery, danger, and the allure of treasure. You take on the role of a historical figure—ranging from Marie Curie to Charles Darwin—each offering unique starting equipment and perks, then set out across procedurally generated maps to discover lost temples, negotiate with indigenous tribes, and survive the often brutal whims of nature. From the outset, the game sets a tone of adventure tinged with uncertainty. Your expedition is made up of a party of characters with distinct roles and abilities, along with a supply of equipment, food, and tools that you'll need to manage carefully. The core gameplay loop revolves around navigating hex-based maps where each movement c...
Curious Expedition
- Release Date:
- Sep 2, 2016
- Metacritic:
- 74
- Developer:
- Maschinen-Mensch
- Publisher:
- Maschinen-Mensch
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac Linux
Game Tags
About This Game
Free Multiplayer Mode included

Explore worlds that are up to 10,000 times larger than in the original game, discover new regions and have your name and portrait remembered for all players to see.
Free DLC included

Includes our free DLC "The Arctic Expanse" adding new arctic biomes, new characters, new items, new events and much much more.
Mods / Steam Workshop supported

Encounter endless possibilities with Curious Expedition mods. From simple items to new characters or expeditions to the moon, everything is possible.
About the Game
Curious Expedition is a roguelike expedition simulation set in the late 19th century. Together with famous personalities you will venture on unprecedented expeditions to regions never explored before for fame, science and treasures. Put on your pith helmet and khakis and make your way through a lush, procedurally generated world full of wonder and mystery. Now go explore, adventure awaits!Gameplay overview
- Experience your very own adventure through a procedural story which makes every game unique.
- Explore procedurally generated worlds, each with its own distinctive set of challenges for the ambitious explorer.
- Plan and equip your trek. A good explorer is prepared for any eventuality.
- Manage your resources to keep your trek alive and sanity high. Balance your needs with the desire to carry all that precious treasure back home.
- Visit and interact with the land’s natives. Enter villages, trade and communicate with local tribes and civilizations that are unknown to mankind.
- Loot mysterious temple ruins to gain fame and treasures, but watch out for deadly traps and curses that will compromise your trek and the world around you.
- Equip and utilize miraculous treasures to gain advantages, but be wary of unforeseeable side effects.
- Fight and defend your trek against a wide range of wild animals, mystical creatures and even dinosaurs.
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User Reviews
An addictive blend of exploration and strategy that consumes hours without notice. Just one more expedition turns into an entire evening, especially when you died an unexpected dead. Next step ->O<—return the stolen artifacts to their countries of origin—>O<-
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2 GHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM
- Storage: 150 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Curious Expedition cost?
Curious Expedition costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Curious Expedition?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: 2 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 1280x720 minimum resolution, OpenGL 2.0 Support, recommended dedicated graphics card with 128 MB of RAM Storage: 150 MB available space
What platforms is Curious Expedition available on?
Curious Expedition is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Curious Expedition worth buying?
Curious Expedition has 89% positive reviews from 18 players. Metacritic score: 74/100.
When was Curious Expedition released?
Curious Expedition was released on Sep 2, 2016.
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