The Best Open-world Games - Page 3

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Shenmue I & II (2018)

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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.


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

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Outcast: A New Beginning (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5 j

The long-awaited sequel sees Cutter Slade return to the spectacular alien world of Adelpha. Resurrected by the almighty Yods, he has returned to find the Talans enslaved and the world stripped of its natural resources. It's up to him to go on a mission and save the planet again.

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  • open-world
  • action-adventure
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • shooter
  • tps
  • dynamic

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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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Ghostwire: Tokyo (2022)

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Playstation 5 Xbox Series X/s Xbox Series X PC Windows

Ghostwire: Tokyo is an action-filled adventure set in the streets of Tokyo, with a healthy dose of Japanese folklore. Players will join Akito and K.K., as they work together to find the culprit responsible for merging the worlds of the living and dead. Players will have to battle a variety of spirits and otherworldly creatures, using three types of elemental damage, melee strikes and archery. The DualSense gameplay provides an immersive experience with haptic feedback and audio cues from both your TV and controller.


What we like:
  • Combination of 3 types of elemental damage
  • Fun battle mechanics
  • DualSense gameplay
  • Rich world full of hidden items
  • Varied enemies
What could be improved:
  • Some battles can take a few attempts to understand pattern
  • Progression tight to finding special yokai on your map

  • supernatural
  • open-world
  • first-person
  • horror
  • stealth
  • shooter
  • combat
  • exploration
  • fps
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • survival-horror
  • narrative
  • surreal

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Dragon's Dogma 2 (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a single player, narrative driven action-RPG that challenges the players to choose their own experience – from the appearance of their Arisen, their vocation, their party, how to approach different situations and more - in a truly immersive fantasy world.

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  • rpg
  • open-world
  • fantasy
  • action
  • combat
  • battle
  • adventure
  • fight
  • dragon

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Pokemon Violet (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Catch, battle, and train Pokémon in the Paldea region, a vast land filled with lakes, towering peaks, wastelands, small towns, and sprawling cities. Explore a wide-open world at your own pace and traverse land, water, and air by riding on the form-shifting Legendary Pokémon Miraidon. Along Victory Road, you will challenge Gyms in different locations and aim to achieve Champion Rank.

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  • open-world
  • battle
  • auto-battle
  • exploration

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Ghost of Tsushima (2020)

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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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Sludge Life 2 (2023)

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PC Windows Nintendo Switch

SLUDGE LIFE 2 is the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE—but, like, twice as dense. Explore a huger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes, and, of course, plenty of spots to tag.


  • first-person
  • open-world
  • exploration
  • platform
  • parkour
  • sludge
  • psychedelic
  • walking-simulator
  • funny
  • pause
  • sandbox
  • hip-hop
  • story
  • surreal
  • dungeon-crawler

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Sonic Frontiers (2022)

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

Sonic Frontiers is a 3D platformer that changes the classic Sonic formula with large-scale, open-ended islands for Sonic to explore. Players are tasked with collecting collectibles, solving puzzles and playing minigames to move the story forward. The game also includes a dedicated skill tree full of new moves, bombastic boss sequences and an exceptional soundtrack.


What we like:
  • Open world exploration
  • Fun traversal mechanics
  • Solid combat
  • Intuitive level design
  • Great soundtrack
  • Darker narrative ambitions than traditional Sonic games
What could be improved:
  • Rough textures
  • Popping in visuals
  • No colorblind modes or remappable controls

  • platform
  • open-world
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • classic
  • exploration
  • open-zone

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Far CryA Primal (2016)

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Xbox One Playstation 4 PC Windows

The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

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  • open-world
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • stealth
  • fps
  • crafting
  • survival

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