Open-World

Open-World refers to a genre of video games that give players the freedom to explore large and open worlds.

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The Perfect Release Date For Starfield's Rumored PS5 Version is Just Around the Corner

Starfield is reportedly coming to PS5 in the near future, and a potential release date for its PlayStation port is inching closer and closer.

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7 Best Open-World Games Where Being An Idiot Is Fun, Ranked

Acting silly, making odd decisions, and trying to wind up everyone in sight is a joy to behold in these great open-world games.

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Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like A Monster, Ranked

For those looking to unleash their inner video game beast, here are some great open-world titles that allow players to feel like a monster.

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5 Open-World Games That Need HD-2D Remakes

With several games getting successful HD-2D remakes, it opens the door for the following open-world titles to receive their own upgrade.

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6 Best Open-World Nintendo 64 Games, Ranked

3D Open-world games were still in their infancy during the N64 era, but these games best display the early design philosophy of this dynamic genre.

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7 Best Open-World Games For Feeling Superhuman, Ranked

You do not need superpowers to be superhuman. These open-world games will make you feel powerful enough to take on an army.

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Top 8 Best Open-World Games To Just Explore

What’s the point of an open world if you can’t delve into every nook and cranny?

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7 Best Open-World Games With The Most Memorable Characters, Ranked

Though the open worlds featured in these games are hard to beat, it's the characters who live in them that really steal the show.

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8 Best Open-World Games To Just Explore, Ranked

Open-world games are known for their exploration, and these titles shine the brightest in this area.

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Gritty Open-World Games That Become Cozy When You Ignore the Main Story

From card games to hunting and other relaxing side activities, these open-world games are surprisingly cozy outside of their main stories.

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5 Best Open-World Games Without Cutscenes, Ranked

These seamless open-world games don't rely on cutscenes to tell their stories.

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8 Best Open-World Games Where Exploration Is Intense, Ranked

These open-world games may look sunny in their screenshots, but they are filled with dangers that make exploration a stressful affair.

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8 Open-World Games With Overwhelmingly Positive Steam Reviews

These great open-world video games all have overwhelmingly positive Steam reviews; gamers can rest assured these games are well worth playing.

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8 Open-World Games Where Exploration Is Exhausting, Ranked

These open-world games are a blast to play, but trying to explore the map in full can leave players weary.

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8 Best Open-World Games With Deadly Sharks, Ranked

From controlling a bull shark in Maneater to battling great whites in Stranded Deep, many excellent open-world games feature sharks.

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8 Most Twisted Villains in Open-World Games, Ranked

These twisted villains help elevate their open-world games, with their cruelty and intensity standing out against all other antagonists.

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7 Best Open-World Games Where Driving Is More Fun Than Combat, Ranked

When the combat is a bit lackluster or doesn't pack enough punch, these open-world games offer top-tier driving systems as their calling cards.

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10 Best Small-Scale Open-World Games, Ranked

These modest open-world games show that you don't need big areas to have charm, depth, and discovery. You just need heart and atmosphere.

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7 Best Open-World Games Set In The Modern Day, Ranked

Prior to GTA 6, these are the best open-world games with modern explorable maps available today.

Best Open-World Simulation Games, Ranked
8 Best Open-World Simulation Games, Ranked

These open-world simulation games deliver incredible player freedom and wide open worlds to explore.