Witcher 3's achievement list functions as a guided tour of its systems: achievements for Gwent mastery, for specific fighting styles, for completing contracts, for exploring every region, for making specific quest choices. Following the achievement list adds a structured layer to a game that is otherwise open-ended. The list is one of the genre's best examples of achievement design as player guidance.

Elden Ring's achievement list rewards exploration and boss mastery at appropriate levels: finding the hidden areas, defeating all major bosses, and achieving specific weapon skills. The All Remembrances achievement requires defeating every remembrance boss — a genuine test of skill that the achievement community considers one of the most satisfying to earn. There are no missable achievements that penalize normal play.

Minecraft's achievement system (Advancements in Java Edition) is unique in guiding players toward systems they might not discover independently: the Nether, the End, specific crafting combinations, and rare mob encounters. For new players, following the advancement list is effectively a guided introduction to the game's full scope. For dedicated hunters, the more obscure advancements require genuine knowledge of the game's mechanics.