The Best Adventure open-world Games for PC Windows

Update, : Starfield added at rank #10.
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Alba: a Wildlife Adventure (2020)

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

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!


Pro:
  • 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
Cons:
  • 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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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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Pro:
  • 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.
Cons:
  • 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

3

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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84
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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor offers thrilling combat, impressive parkour, and a Hollywood-style storyline that will appeal to both newcomers and fans. You can customize and play how you want, from difficulty levels to companion colors. While lacking in new gameplay mechanics and suffering from technical issues, the game is still entertaining for Star Wars fans and boasts fantastic graphics and sound design.

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Pro:
  • Thrilling combat
  • Impressive parkour
  • Hollywood-style storyline
  • Customizable gameplay
  • Fantastic graphics and sound design
Cons:
  • Lacks new gameplay mechanics
  • Suffers from technical issues
  • Limited potential for creativity
  • Inconsistent frame rates and screen tearing

  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • boss
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • skill
  • story
  • boss-fight
  • action

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STAR WARS Jedi: Survivora (2023)

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PC Windows

The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game.

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  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • narrative
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • open-world
  • skill
  • boss
  • adventure
  • metroidvania
  • customization

5

The Pathless (2020)

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

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.

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Pro:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
Cons:
  • 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

6

A Short Hike (2019)

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PC Windows Mac OS Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Xbox One Linux

Join Claire on her vacation and take a hike to the top of Hawk Peak in A Short Hike. Meet quirky characters, gather collectibles and uncover secrets across the charming island park. Enjoy the original soundtrack that perfectly captures the game's atmosphere. Don't let the game's title fool you, there's plenty of adventure waiting for you on this short hike.


Pro:
  • Immersive gameplay with a captivating story and charming characters
  • Beautiful pixel art and evocative soundtrack that complement the game's atmosphere perfectly
  • Rich and detailed world with lots of secrets to uncover
  • Short and concise game that provides an enjoyable and fulfilling experience
  • Great value for money
Cons:
  • Cumbersome inventory system
  • No map

  • park
  • relaxing
  • exploration
  • cute
  • adventure
  • flight
  • open-world
  • walking-simulator
  • inventory
  • parkour
  • funny
  • nature
  • platform
  • vertical
  • short

7

Sable (2021)

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

Sable is an open world RPG with no combat, set in a Moebius-inspired desert. You play as Sable, about to embark on a rite of passage known as The Gliding - exploring the deserts, doing odd jobs for strangers and earning badges to turn into new masks.


Pro:
  • Unique open world setting inspired by Jean "Moebius" Giraud
  • Customizable bike and character
  • Heartfelt story of self-discovery
  • Relaxing atmosphere with stunning visuals and music
  • Many memorable moments
Cons:
  • Occasional audio bugs & stuttering
  • Limited scale world compared to larger games
  • Flattening palette in certain interiors at night

  • exploration
  • open-world
  • self-discovery
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • sci-fi
  • relaxing
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • stylized
  • comic
  • lore
  • discovery
  • book
  • combat

8

Tchia (2023)

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Playstation 4 Playstation 5 PC Windows

A Tropical Open-World adventure. Climb, glide, swim, and sail your boat around a beautiful archipelago in this physics-driven sandbox. Take control of any animal or object you can find, and Jam on your fully playable Ukulele.

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  • open-world
  • exploration
  • sandbox
  • sailing
  • rhythm
  • instrument
  • adventure
  • physics
  • narrative
  • underwater

9

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2016)

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Xbox One Xbox 360 PC Windows Nintendo Switch

Immerse yourself in the award-winning fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. With stunning graphics and all-new features like dynamic depth of field and volumetric god rays, this epic adventure comes to life like never before. Explore new quests, characters, armor, weapons, and more with the full power of mods. Discover why this game has won over 200 Game of the Year Awards and experience limitless possibilities.


Pro:
  • Immersive gameplay with endless possibilities
  • Engaging storyline and lore
  • Wide variety of quests and activities
  • Strong modding community with infinite customization options
  • Ability to connect and bond with others through gaming
Cons:
  • Combat and animations may not be as polished as desired
  • Frequent updates and mod compatibility issues

  • rpg
  • dragon
  • open-world
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • adventure
  • combat
  • skill

10

Starfield (2023)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Starfield is a revolutionary and captivating game that offers players a vast and immersive interstellar playground. The level of interactivity and choice in the game is unparalleled, allowing players to be whomever they choose in a galaxy full of possibilities.


Pro:
  • Compelling Narrative
  • Freedom of Play
  • Vast Universe
  • Customization Options
  • Ship Building and Outpost Creation
Cons:
  • Lack of Tutorials
  • Inventory Management

  • rpg
  • sci-fi
  • pirates
  • exploration
  • open-world
  • space
  • stealth
  • shooter
  • crafting
  • combat
  • first-person
  • skill
  • bethesda
  • discovery
  • adventure

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