The original post: /r/gaming by /u/LazloDaLlama on 2024-11-07 15:34:22.

Could be games with a bunch of little references, or a game that simply gave a really fun to play with reward.

I feel like a top contender atleast has to be The Talos Principle. The hub worlds were full of them, and even inside individual puzzle rooms. You really felt like you were being rewarded for exploring.