The Best Adventure open-world Games

Update : Core Keeper added at rank #26.
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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.


What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • Cumbersome inventory system
  • No map

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

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Terraria (2011)

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PC Windows wii u Nintendo 3DS Mac OS Xbox One Playstation 4 IOS iPhone vita Windows Phone / Windows 10 Mobile Nintendo Switch stadia Linux Android Xbox 360 Playstation 3

Terraria is an addictive, systems-heavy, 2D sandbox-survival game that offers exploration, crafting, and combat, where you must defeat enemies and gather resources to build increasingly powerful weapons, armor and housing for NPCs. With pixelated visuals, great controls, and sound, Terraria provides hours of entertainment and is a must-have for Minecraft fans looking for something different in this genre.


What we like:
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Pixelated 2D sprites that are beautifully designed
  • Complex systems-heavy gameplay
  • The game has a purpose to serve with the housing of NPCs
  • Great and responsive controls
What could be improved:
  • The game has too many shortcuts and menus, which may overwhelm new players
  • Not a lot of screen space on small touch-screen devices

  • crafting
  • sandbox
  • survival
  • boss
  • inventory
  • 2d
  • multiplayer
  • adventure
  • pixel
  • open-world
  • exploration
  • cooperative
  • online
  • platform
  • combat

3

Outer Wilds (2019)

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

Unravel the mysteries of the universe in Outer Wilds, an award-winning open world game. Explore an ever-evolving solar system, uncover alien secrets, and enjoy a thought-provoking narrative. With no enemies to fight, you're free to discover at your own pace. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in space!


What we like:
  • Unique and immersive gameplay experience
  • Beautiful and intricate world-building
  • Thought-provoking narrative
  • Encourages fearless discovery
  • Captures the mysteries of the universe
What could be improved:
  • May cause motion sickness
  • Game's physics can lead to unexpected deaths

  • exploration
  • mystery
  • discovery
  • puzzle
  • open-world
  • space
  • sci-fi
  • adventure
  • endless
  • first-person
  • day
  • story

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Wobbly Life (2020)

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early access Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics sandbox. Play with your friends online and in local co-op, discovering jobs, mini games and story missions. Earn cash to spend in the world on clothes, vehicles and houses. There is a whole wobbly world out there to explore!

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  • cooperative
  • sandbox
  • open-world
  • split-screen
  • local
  • physics
  • simulation
  • multiplayer
  • family-friendly
  • child-friendly
  • adventure
  • online
  • life
  • funny
  • 4-player

5

LEGO Batman: Beyond Gotham (2015)

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Android IOS iPhone PC Windows Xbox One Xbox 360 wii u vita Playstation 4 Playstation 3 Mac OS Nintendo 3DS

Play as Batman and join forces with characters from the DC Comics universe as you blast off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Adventure through an original story set in outer space and Lantern worlds that include Zamaron and Odym or visit familiar DC realms in the Hall of Justice, the Batcave, and the Justice League Watchtower.

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  • lego
  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • superhero
  • puzzle
  • action-adventure
  • adventure
  • funny
  • villain
  • flight
  • local
  • platform

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition PC (2016)

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PC Windows

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.


  • open-world
  • rpg
  • dragon
  • fantasy
  • dungeon
  • survival
  • moddable
  • online-dependent
  • character
  • customization
  • player-made
  • first-person
  • remake
  • top-to-bottom
  • adventure

7

Human: Fall Flat (2016)

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Android PC Windows Mac OS

Join the wobbly world of Human Fall Flat and solve hilarious physics-based puzzles! You'll navigate a squishy character through dreamy landscapes, laughing at the unpredictable antics. With over 45 million players, dive into a game that's as fun with friends as it is solo, offering creative freedom and endless laughs.


What we like:
  • Unique physics-based gameplay
  • Open-ended puzzle solutions
  • Hilarious character antics
  • Fun solo or with friends
  • Engaging level design
What could be improved:
  • Occasional control frustration
  • Limited replay value

  • physics
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • multiplayer
  • light-hearted
  • sandbox
  • platform
  • ninja
  • open-world
  • funny
  • parkour
  • adventure
  • local
  • exploration

8

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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Shelter 2 (2015)

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PC Windows Linux Mac OS

Guide a powerful Lynx through vast open landscapes. Give birth to your cubs, raise and strengthen them by mastering your skills for hunting prey. Explore the wild beauty of nature and do everything possible to prepare your family for the vicious entities dwelling on the cold tundra.


  • survival
  • open-world
  • atmospheric
  • simulation
  • cute
  • adventure
  • card
  • nature
  • exploration
  • collectible
  • single-player

10

The Painscreek Killings (2017)

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PC Windows

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?


  • detective
  • investigation
  • supernatural
  • mystery
  • walking-simulator
  • walking
  • open-world
  • atmospheric
  • conspiracy
  • exploration
  • story
  • narration
  • adventure
  • thriller
  • 3d

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