The Best Open-world Games for Xbox Series X - Page 4

Update : Mafia: The Old Country added at rank #8.
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DYSMANTLE (2021)

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DYSMANTLE is a post-apocalyptic open-world game where you explore a world inhabited by nasty and vile creatures. Craft permanent weapons, tools, outfits, and trinkets, farm plants, cook delicious recipes, and solve puzzles to gain upgrades. With over 99% of everything breakable for materials, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy the bittersweet apocalypse and thrive in a dangerous world.


What we like:
  • Progression system is nice
  • Unique story with nice plot twist
  • Great feedback when hitting stuff
  • Cathartic to destroy everything
  • Good value for amount of content
What could be improved:
  • Crafting system is too grindy
  • Building feels like an afterthought
  • Travel is painfully slow
  • Lack of purpose for building and sleeping

  • zombies
  • -
  • survival
  • open-world
  • crafting
  • post-apocalyptic
  • beast
  • rpg
  • hunting

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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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Death Stranding Director's Cut (2021)

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PC Windows Playstation 5 IOS iPhone Mac OS Xbox Series X Xbox One

Death Stranding is a unique title that blends traditional gameplay tropes with imaginative innovations and tells the story of protagonist Sam Porter Bridges as a courier across a devastated United States. With celebrity appearances and intriguing trailers, it piqued the interest of both critics and gamers alike.


What we like:
  • Memorable moments
  • Organic choices
  • Beautiful visuals and soundtrack
  • Plot that takes effort to get invested in but pays off eventually
  • Realistic motion capture performances from celebrities
What could be improved:
  • Monotonous nature at times due to being mostly delivery focused
  • Passable combat scenarios

  • walking-simulator
  • stealth
  • post-apocalyptic
  • racing
  • vehicle
  • story
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • cross-over
  • combat
  • shooter
  • supernatural
  • simulation
  • controller-support
  • fps

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Wheel World (2025)

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Dive into Wheel World as Kat, a rider chosen by ancient cycling spirits. Race elite teams, trick out your bike, and perform the long overdue Great Shift ritual to save a universe on the brink! Your bike is your destiny.


  • racing
  • bikes
  • cycling
  • semi-open-world
  • open-world
  • exploration
  • sport
  • off-road
  • simulacin
  • colourful
  • action-adventure
  • grid-row
  • stylized
  • soundtrack
  • simulador

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2016)

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

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.


What we like:
  • 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
What could be improved:
  • Combat and animations may not be as polished as desired
  • Frequent updates and mod compatibility issues

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

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Survivalist: Invisible Strain (2025)

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Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows

It's ten years since the infection started. Long-established settlements are collapsing, one by one, for unknown reasons. Survivors are running to the hills to escape, hoping for safety in remote places. As another refugee, you're here to carve out a new life for yourself - by any means necessary.


  • open-world
  • survival
  • crafting
  • colony
  • conversation
  • hunting
  • post-apocalyptic
  • base-building
  • stealth
  • simulation
  • character
  • procedural
  • choices
  • zombies
  • customization

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Atlas Fallen: Reign of Sand (2024)

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In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.


  • open-world
  • rpg
  • combat
  • cooperative
  • action
  • fight
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • action-adventure
  • battle
  • exploration
  • skill

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Gotham Knights (2022)

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Gotham Knights follows Batman's allies as they come together to investigate The Court of Owls, a secret society of Gotham's rich and famous. You can explore the open-world, play as any of the four characters - Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin and Red Hood - and battle against Gotham's deadliest villains.


What we like:
  • Fast and responsive combat
  • Multiple playable characters
  • Engaging narrative
  • Gorgeous open world
  • Variety of patrol objectives
What could be improved:
  • Early game travel is time consuming
  • Gear system lacks depth
  • Limited co-op options

  • open-world
  • cooperative
  • superhero
  • stealth
  • crime
  • fight
  • rpg
  • crafting
  • combat
  • action
  • brawler

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Genshin Impact (2020)

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

Limited-Time Area: Golden Apple Archipelago. New Outfits: Update to the Dressing Room


  • open-world
  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • combat
  • anime
  • exploration
  • japanese
  • adventure
  • stamina

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Assassin's CreedA Odyssey (2018)

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

Assassin's Creed Odyssey is an action-adventure game where you choose the hero you want to become. Embark on an epic journey from outcast to living legend to uncover the secrets of your past and change the fate of Ancient Greece. Fight in visceral battles on both land and sea to become a true hero


  • stealth
  • assassin
  • open-world
  • historical
  • naval
  • combat
  • parkour
  • rpg
  • battle
  • narrative
  • fight
  • action
  • adventure

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