Consider a player exploring a vast desert in an open-world mobile RPG. Instead of following the main quest arrow, they decide to "roam" toward a distant, unnamed mountain.

A newer sub-genre where players roam dangerous worlds while upgrading a "mobile base," such as a train or a ship.

Games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas or Pokemon Go! that allow players to ignore fixed storylines and explore at will.

Roles focused on map awareness, supporting teammates, and setting up tactical plays.