The Best Open-world Games

Update : Dragon\'s Dogma 2 added at rank #32.
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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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LEGO Batman: DC Super Heroes (2013)

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IOS iPhone

Batman and Robin join forces with other famous DC super heroes including Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and more to stop the notorious villains Lex Luthor and The Joker from destroying Gotham City. Batman fans everywhere will enjoy this original story thats filled with classic LEGO videogame action and humor as players fight to put the bad guys back behind bars!.


  • open-world
  • puzzle
  • superhero
  • cooperative
  • crime
  • adventure
  • action
  • fight
  • classic
  • funny
  • drop-out
  • entertainment
  • drop-in
  • villain
  • flight

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Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot (2020)

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

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an action RPG that allows players to explore a semi-open world and take part in power-soaked battles as one of several main characters. Players can level up their character and learn new special moves, as well as boost their stats by assigning characters to communities.


What we like:
  • Vibrant colors
  • Engaging voice acting
  • Incredible score
  • Rhythm-based combat
  • Never died once during battle
  • Plenty of tools to make winning easier
  • Lots of collectables and side missions
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive fetch quests derail momentum from story beats
  • Occasional graphical stutter
  • Some key moments and characters were omitted

  • anime
  • fight
  • open-world
  • rpg
  • battle
  • combat
  • action
  • combo

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Batmana: Arkham Knight (2015)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

In Batman: Arkham Knight, you'll experience the ultimate Batman adventure. Unleash your inner Caped Crusader, soar across Gotham's skyline, and topple super villains in your iconic Batmobile. Get lost in a compelling story, immerse yourself in a stunningly realistic Gotham City, and enjoy enhanced gameplay features. This explosive finale to the Arkham trilogy is a must-play for every Batman fan.


What we like:
  • Immersive and detailed Gotham City
  • Engaging and complex story
  • Stunning graphics and excellent voice acting
  • Addictive gameplay with improved stealth mechanics
  • Batmobile integration for a more dynamic experience
What could be improved:
  • Forced use of the Batmobile in certain segments
  • Batmobile controls clunky
  • Controversial use of Denuvo anti-tamper software

  • superhero
  • tanks
  • vehicle
  • villain
  • stealth
  • open-world
  • combat
  • driving
  • narrative
  • fight
  • detective
  • battle
  • story
  • puzzle
  • combo

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Satisfactory (2019)

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early access PC Windows Android

Satisfactory is an engaging first-person factory-building game on an alien planet, allowing players to explore a pre-generated world and harvest natural resources to create automated factories. With great power systems and conveyor belts to help automate resource collection and transportation, the game offers a fun and addictive experience for control freaks and automation enthusiasts. The added survival element provides extra depth, making it a must-play for exploration and building game fans.


What we like:
  • Engaging first-person factory-building experience
  • Pre-generated world for unique gameplay experience
  • Fun power systems and conveyor belts for resource automation
  • Survival element adds extra depth
  • Great for building and automation enthusiasts
What could be improved:
  • May require significant time investment to unlock useful devices and modes of transportation
  • Demands patience, structure and adaptability

  • automation
  • first-person
  • base-building
  • robo-said
  • factory-builder
  • sandbox
  • open-world
  • rps
  • crafting
  • cookie
  • whale
  • factory
  • resource-management
  • energy
  • construction

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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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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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Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)

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

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

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Grand Theft Auto V (2013)

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Xbox One IOS iPhone Android PC Windows Playstation 3 Xbox 360 Playstation 4

Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.


  • open-world
  • driving
  • crime
  • first-person
  • heist
  • shooter
  • vehicle
  • cover
  • third-person
  • sandbox
  • online
  • satire
  • narrative
  • golf
  • action

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Days Gone (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows

In Days Gone, you're Deacon St. John, a former outlaw biker fighting for survival in a post-pandemic wilderness. Scavenge, craft, and face off against vicious gangs and hordes of Freakers. Navigate a dynamic world, enjoy the compelling story, and experience the thrill of combat. Are you ready to take on the challenge?


What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay
  • Captivating storyline
  • Fluid combat system
  • Unique zombie hordes
  • Dynamic world with changing weather
What could be improved:
  • Technical issues and bugs
  • Occasional framerate drops
  • Confusing game mechanics
  • Lengthy gameplay

  • zombies
  • open-world
  • post-apocalyptic
  • stealth
  • survival
  • crafting

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Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018)

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Playstation 4 stadia PC Windows Xbox One

Step into the rugged heartland of America in Red Dead Redemption 2. As an outlaw on the run, you'll rob, steal, and fight to survive while being pursued by federal agents and bounty hunters. Make choices that test your loyalty and discover a fully-featured online world where you can take on various roles and create your own path. With enhanced graphics and technical features, immerse yourself in this massive and detailed world and experience the Wild West like never before.


What we like:
  • Profound experience
  • Incredible atmosphere
  • Fantastic characters and storytelling
  • High-quality product from start to finish
  • Amazing voice acting and soundtrack
  • Stunning visuals and attention to detail
  • Lively and immersive open world
What could be improved:
  • Tedious to pick up things

  • horses
  • open-world
  • western
  • shooter
  • cover
  • heist
  • narrative
  • sandbox
  • story
  • realistic

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