The Best Open-world Games for Playstation 4 - Page 2

Update : Infinity Nikki added at rank #6.
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Nova Lands (2023)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Dive into Nova Lands, where your creativity fuels an open-world adventure of base-building and automation! Master resource management, befriend or battle exotic creatures, and design a thriving industry with adorable helper bots. Unleash your inner strategist and transform untamed wilds into a flourishing empire. Embark on your journey in Nova Lands today!


What we like:
  • Engaging base-building and automation
  • Diverse biomes with unique challenges
  • Customizable helper bot AI adds depth
  • Satisfying progression and skill tree
  • Charming pixel art and soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Late-game content a bit slow

  • management
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • resource-management
  • automation
  • resource
  • pixel
  • survival
  • base-building
  • farming
  • simulation
  • 2d
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • building

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The Pathless (2020)

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86
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Playstation 4 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone PC Windows Mac OS Playstation 5

Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.


What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

13

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 PC Windows Nintendo Switch Android

Lego Star Wars The Skywalker Saga is the very best Lego game to date, and one of the best Star Wars games ever made. With 45 levels and 140 side missions, you can explore more than 20 planets while engaging in lightsaber combat, third-person shooting, and melee combat. Enjoy a combination of classic slapstick humour, brilliant sight gags and great voice acting as you collect 731 puzzles, 135 level challenges, and 380 characters.


What we like:
  • Revamped formula with new camera angle
  • Lightsaber combat better than ever
  • Third-person shooting feels great
  • Huge amount of things to do
  • Hilarious writing
  • Open areas full of secrets to explore
What could be improved:
  • Melee combat could be better
  • Lack of levels dedicated to spin-off films such as Rogue One or Solo
  • The Mandalorian only represented by a playable character

  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • cover
  • puzzle
  • combo
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • battle
  • split-screen
  • exploration
  • tps
  • sandbox
  • platform
  • shooter
  • fight

14

Eastshade (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

Embark on a peaceful and wholesome adventure as a traveling painter exploring the beautiful island of Eastshade. Engage with unique and captivating characters, complete quests, and create works of art that impact the world around you. With stunning visuals and a mesmerizing score, Eastshade offers a unique and uplifting experience that will leave a lasting impression on you.


What we like:
  • Captivating characters and engaging quests
  • Stunning visuals and attention to detail
  • Art creation adds an extra layer of gameplay depth
  • Soothing and relaxing experience
  • Strong plot and exploration opportunities.
What could be improved:
  • Technical flaws including glitches and crashes
  • Mixed bag of voice acting.

  • open-world
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • walking-simulator
  • crafting
  • beautiful
  • combat-free
  • rpg
  • first-person
  • atmospheric
  • photography
  • adventure
  • story
  • fantasy
  • violent

15

Shenmue I & II (2018)

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100
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PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One

SEGA®’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. Shenmue delivers an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivalled in depth and detail. Return to the epic saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.

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  • martial
  • open-world
  • quick-time-event
  • classic
  • fight
  • arts
  • cult
  • arcade
  • 1980s
  • story
  • rpg
  • action-adventure

16

Far Cry 6 (2021)

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Playstation 4 stadia PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Join the thrilling revolution in Far Cry 6, a tropical paradise under oppressive rule. Explore vast landscapes, engage in intense combat, and liberate Yara from its dictator. With a detailed world, diverse activities, and new features added, it's time to immerse yourself in this exciting adventure.


What we like:
  • Engaging and fun gameplay
  • Detailed and beautifully designed world
  • Variety of activities outside main storyline
  • Great attention to detail
  • Impressive graphics and performance
What could be improved:
  • Combat system could be improved
  • Bland characters

  • open-world
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • stealth
  • fps
  • cooperative
  • crafting
  • villain
  • sandbox
  • political
  • narrative
  • fight

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2020)

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Xbox One Playstation 5 stadia Xbox Series X Playstation 4 PC Windows

Embark on an incredible journey with Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarok and explore a gorgeously realized fantasy realm. Uncover secrets, solve puzzles, engage in intense battles and uncover powerful new abilities as you progress through this exciting storyline.


What we like:
  • Incredible visuals
  • Deep and satisfying storyline
  • New skills and abilities to discover
  • Complex yet thrilling raids
  • Satisfying puzzles throughout the game world
What could be improved:
  • Streamlined gear system may not appeal to some players
  • Lack of dragons compared to other fantasy properties

  • stealth
  • assassin
  • open-world
  • historical
  • combat
  • parkour
  • naval
  • rpg
  • narrative
  • battle
  • fight
  • adventure
  • action

18

Ghost of Tsushima (2020)

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85
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Playstation 4

Ghost of Tsushima is an action adventure game that follows the story of Jin Sakai, a samurai on a quest to reclaim his home from the Mongol invasion. As the game progresses, Jin must learn to balance honour and personal morality in order to become the Ghost and rally allies against the invaders. You will explore Tsushima, take part in Tales and Mythic Tales, engage in intense combat with various enemies.


What we like:
  • Good narrative and character motivations
  • Fun gameplay that rewards skill
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Variety of side quests
  • Customisation options
  • Intense combat system
What could be improved:
  • Open world fatigue due to game structure
  • Lack of accessibility options compared to other games in genre

  • open-world
  • stealth
  • fight
  • combat
  • battle
  • narrative
  • ninja
  • tactical

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Grand Theft Auto V (2013)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox 360 Playstation 3 PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.


  • driving
  • crime
  • open-world
  • heist
  • vehicle
  • shooter
  • sandbox
  • first-person
  • online
  • narrative
  • satire
  • cover
  • third-person
  • action
  • golf

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DYSMANTLE (2021)

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Mac OS PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone Android

DYSMANTLE is a post-apocalyptic open-world game where you explore a world inhabited by nasty and vile creatures. Craft permanent weapons, tools, outfits, and trinkets, farm plants, cook delicious recipes, and solve puzzles to gain upgrades. With over 99% of everything breakable for materials, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the bittersweet apocalypse and thrive in a dangerous world.


What we like:
  • Progression system is nice
  • Unique story with nice plot twist
  • Great feedback when hitting stuff
  • Cathartic to destroy everything
  • Good value for amount of content
What could be improved:
  • Crafting system is too grindy
  • Building feels like an afterthought
  • Travel is painfully slow
  • Lack of purpose for building and sleeping

  • zombies
  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • post-apocalyptic
  • beast
  • rpg

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