The Best Open-world Games

Update : Schedule I added at rank #49.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (2024)

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PC Windows Playstation 5

The Unknown Journey Continues... After escaping from the dystopian city of Midgar, Cloud and his friends set out on a journey across the planet. New adventures await in a vibrant and vast world in this standalone entry to the FFVII remake trilogy!


  • rpg
  • open-world
  • card
  • japanese
  • combat
  • remake
  • battle
  • narrative
  • jrpg
  • exploration
  • fight
  • turn-based
  • action
  • classic
  • story

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

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Hogwarts Legacy (2023)

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

Hogwarts Legacy is a magical fantasy game that puts you in the shoes of a wizarding student at Hogwarts, the world-famous school for witchcraft and wizardry. Explore countless nooks and crannies to uncover secrets, hone your magical skills in classes like Charms and Herbology, meet other students and go on quests to flesh out the world, and discover every secret that Hogwarts has hidden away.


What we like:
  • Captures the magic of Harry Potter lore
  • Engaging story blended with nods to original series plus unique flourishes
  • Plenty of hours of gameplay
  • Explore Hogwarts castle and grounds with many secrets to uncover
  • Interact with other students through quests
What could be improved:
  • Minor loading times when opening doors
  • Occasional weird lighting changes when going from dark area to bright area

  • open-world
  • book
  • rpg
  • combat
  • puzzle
  • fantasy
  • dungeon
  • battle

4

Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)

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

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
  • tabletop
  • narrative
  • combat
  • fps
  • crafting
  • futuristic
  • heist
  • dystopian

5

Star Wars Outlaws (2024)

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Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 PC Windows

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.


  • open-world
  • stealth
  • heist
  • crime
  • action-adventure
  • narrative
  • card
  • exploration

6

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
  • combat
  • first-person
  • fight

7

Elden Ring (2022)

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

Elden Ring is the bold new collaboration between Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin and legendary game director Hidetaka Miyazaki. It's an open-world RPG that allows you to explore a land of beauty, horror, mystery, and adventure. There are 10 starting classes with specific starting items and abilities for you to choose from as well as an array of weapons, magic, equipment, and tools at your disposal. Get ready for some epic boss battles with terrifying foes as well as plenty of hidden secrets waiting to be uncovered!


What we like:
  • Immersive open-world design
  • Varied biomes
  • 10 playable classes
  • Huge range of weapons & magic
  • Stunning visuals & lighting
  • Excellent enemy & boss designs
  • Empowering character customization options
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive optional dungeons
  • Intense difficulty in some boss fights

  • open-world
  • boss
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight
  • rpg
  • souls
  • fantasy
  • exploration
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • difficult
  • crafting

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Horizon Forbidden West (2022)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Playstation 5 j

Horizon Forbidden West is an action-adventure game that follows Aloy as she hunts for a backup of Gaia in order to avert another disaster. Along the way, she must battle against villains and explore new areas of the planet. Players will be able to take part in engaging story telling with great in-game cinematics, immersive haptic feedback, and thrilling combat.


What we like:
  • Engaging story telling with great cinematics
  • Satisfying combat mechanics and fluid climbing mechanics
  • Variety of enemies with different weaknesses
  • Robotic dinosaurs!
What could be improved:
  • Range attacks are superior than melee attacks which can make combat challenging on higher difficulties

  • open-world
  • underwater
  • combat
  • stealth
  • dinosaurs
  • narrative
  • post-apocalyptic
  • fight
  • sci-fi
  • exploration
  • battle
  • crafting
  • skill
  • puzzle
  • robots

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Palworld (2024)

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early access Playstation 5 Mac OS Xbox Series X Xbox One PC Windows

Embark on a thrilling adventure in Palworld, a game that fuses the fun of creature-collecting with hardcore survival challenges! Build, battle, and bond with your Pals in a vast, dynamic world. Whether you're crafting the perfect base or exploring uncharted territories with friends, every decision carves your path to survival. Are you ready to conquer this wild, whimsical world?


What we like:
  • Unique blend of creature-collecting and survival
  • Engaging base-building with the help of Pals
  • Wide variety of Pals for strategic gameplay
  • Multiplayer mode to share the adventure
  • Expansive world full of exploration and challenges
What could be improved:
  • Combat mechanics and base management need refinement
  • Some themes and humor may not appeal to all

  • survival
  • crafting
  • open-world
  • collector
  • creature
  • farming

10

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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