The Best Open-world Games

Update : Forza Horizon 6 added at rank #16.
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Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)

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

Cyberpunk 2077 is an immersive and soulful game, full of intrigue and violence unlike any other. It offers a world of depth and breadth, with freedom of choice in story and combat. With its neon-lit streets, stunning visuals, complex characters, diverse quests, upgrade tree for abilities and rich dialogue choices - this game has it all!


What we like:
  • Absolutely gorgeous visuals
  • Freedom of choice in story and combat
  • Immersive game world to date with complex characters
  • Diverse quest types including main jobs side jobs gigs police scanner hustles etc
  • Upgrade tree for abilities
What could be improved:
  • Shorter than expected campaign length

  • open-world
  • rpg
  • stealth
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • cyberpunk
  • driving
  • narrative
  • tabletop
  • fps
  • futuristic
  • crafting
  • combat
  • dystopian
  • heist

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Schedule I (2025)

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PC Windows

From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.

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  • crime
  • simulation
  • cooperative
  • open-world
  • management
  • crafting
  • empire
  • business
  • comedy
  • automation
  • full-blown
  • first-person
  • multiplayer
  • base-building
  • drug

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Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced (2025)

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PC Windows

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

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  • open-world
  • crime
  • auto
  • third-person
  • sandbox
  • moddable
  • tps
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • multiplayer
  • mature
  • racing
  • pvp
  • multiple-protagonist
  • matchmaking

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Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut (2021)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Playstation 5

A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.

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  • open-world
  • stealth
  • controller-support
  • combat
  • narrative
  • fight
  • fps
  • battle
  • story
  • historical
  • adventure
  • ninja
  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • shooter

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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.

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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

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Satisfactory (2024)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X

Satisfactory is an engaging first-person factory-building game on an alien planet, allowing players to explore a pre-generated world and harvest natural resources to create automated factories. With great power systems and conveyor belts to help automate resource collection and transportation, the game offers a fun and addictive experience for control freaks and automation enthusiasts. The added survival element provides extra depth, making it a must-play for exploration and building game fans.


What we like:
  • Engaging first-person factory-building experience
  • Pre-generated world for unique gameplay experience
  • Fun power systems and conveyor belts for resource automation
  • Survival element adds extra depth
  • Great for building and automation enthusiasts
What could be improved:
  • May require significant time investment to unlock useful devices and modes of transportation
  • Demands patience, structure and adaptability

  • automation
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • base-building
  • factory-building
  • first-person
  • sandbox
  • factory
  • survival
  • resource-management
  • cooperative
  • building
  • exploration
  • resource
  • robo-said

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Marvelas Spider-Man Remastered (2022)

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PC Windows

Swing through the vibrant neighborhoods of Marvel's New York as Spider-Man in this thrilling action-packed game. Experience dynamic combat, acrobatics, and environmental interactions as an experienced Peter Parker. Fight iconic villains, immerse yourself in a captivating story, and enjoy stunning graphics and customizable controls. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is a must-play for any superhero fan.

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What we like:
  • Stunning graphics
  • Engaging gameplay
  • Immersive audio
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Captivating storyline
What could be improved:
  • Main story ends quickly
  • DLCs lack depth
  • Occasional minor bugs

  • superhero
  • open-world
  • stealth
  • fps
  • controller-support
  • crime
  • first-person
  • combat
  • fight
  • shooter

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Alba: a Wildlife Adventure (2020)

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IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure takes you to a beautiful Mediterranean island to save endangered animals and clean up litter. With over 60 species to document, using your phone app, you'll go on an adventure to make a difference in the world around us. Enjoy a relaxing and feel-good experience with a great soundtrack and stunning visuals. Join Alba and her friend Ines and help them on their mission to save the island and the world!


What we like:
  • Cute and wholesome with calming music and nice art
  • Addictive gameplay focused on exploring and photographing wildlife
  • Strong sub-theme of photography
  • Fun story with a good message
  • Bug-free and runs smoothly
What could be improved:
  • Limited achievements
  • Traversal can be boring towards the end of the game
  • Game could have been longer with more content

  • exploration
  • open-world
  • adventure
  • relaxing
  • cartoony
  • nature
  • collector
  • creature
  • cute
  • colourful
  • family-friendly
  • construction
  • economy
  • 3d
  • table

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (2025)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Xbox One

A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions.


  • medieval
  • rpg
  • open-world
  • historical
  • political
  • combat
  • stealth

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Saints Row: The Third Remastered (2020)

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

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!


  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • sandbox
  • crime
  • driving
  • vehicle
  • funny
  • customization
  • action
  • empire
  • shooter
  • comedy
  • tps
  • parody

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