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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Red Dead Redemption 2 Elden Ring Ghost of Tsushima
10 Open-World Games With The Best Balance Of Main & Optional Quests, Ranked

It's easy to get distracted when playing an open-world game, but these genre classics strike a delicate balance between their main and side content.

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Images of Elden Ring & Metro Exodus
6 Best Open World Games Where Exploration Feels Dangerous

Navigate worlds with unpredictable perils where death carries consequences in these open-world games.

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Rage 2 and Ghost Recon Wildlands
7 Best Open-World Games With Gun Combat, Ranked

These excellent open-world games feature the best gun combat in the genre, rewarding quick reflexes and creative thinking.

Noita, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, Octopath Traveler 2
8 Best 2D Open-World Games For Exploration, Ranked

While 2D open-world games can sometimes be overlooked, these must-play titles offer impressively detailed maps ripe for exploring and secret hunting.

The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Subnautica
5 Best Open-World Games That Become Horror At Night, Ranked

Nighttime will catch players by surprise with its horrors in these open-world games. Here's which titles feature a spooky night cycle.

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Far Cry Infinity
Should Far Cry Get Its Own Version of Assassin’s Creed Infinity?

If rumors are to be believed, Ubisoft may be working on an Assassin's Creed Infinity-like launcher for the next Far Cry game.

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Best Open-World Games That Don't Overstay Their Welcome, Ranked
8 Best Open-World Games That Don't Overstay Their Welcome, Ranked

Some open-world games get exhausting after awhile, but these titles feature engaging stories and side content that doesn't get too drawn out.

Bosses In Open-World Games That Take Forever To Kill
8 Bosses In Open-World Games That Take Forever To Kill

Players will have to set aside a fair chunk of time to defeat these open-world game bosses.

Elden Ring and Ni No Kuni 2 Revenant Kingdom
5 Best Open-World Games By Bandai Namco, Ranked

Bandai Namco has been involved with many games, including some open-world titles.

Marvel’s Spider-Man and Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales
Every Open-World Insomniac Game, Ranked

Insomniac Games is one of the industry's most respected developers. Here's every open-world game they've released thus far, ranked from worst to best.

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Lake and Feather
7 Best Open World Games With No Enemies, Ranked

If you want to get the open-world experience, but don't want to fight off hordes of enemies, these games are perfect.

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Best Open-World Games With A Parry System, Ranked
8 Best Open-World Games With A Parry System, Ranked

Parry systems offer high-risk, high-reward opportunities in combat, which consistently raise the stakes in these standout open-world games.

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Best Open-World Games With Celebrity Voice Actors, Ranked
8 Best Open-World Games With Celebrity Voice Actors, Ranked

Countless celebrities have lent their talents to video games throughout the years; here are some of the best open-world titles featuring celebrities.

Best Open-World Games That Aren't RPGs, Ranked
10 Best Open-World Games That Aren't RPGs, Ranked

Not all open-world games are RPGs. These titles prove exploration, creativity, and action can shine without leveling systems or stats.

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Best Open-World Games Set In Dying Worlds Include Days Gone, Dying Light, and Death Stranding
8 Best Open-World Games Set In A Dying World, Ranked

Often synonymous with post-apocalyptic settings, these dying open worlds create a palpable atmosphere of loneliness and constant danger.

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Small-Scale Games For Fans Of Open-Worlds (Featured Image)
Small-Scale Games For Fans Of Open-Worlds

Players who like open but small game worlds should check out the following titles.

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Death Stranding & Far Cry 3
6 Best Open-World Games That Explore Psychological Topics, Ranked

These open-world games go to some surprisingly deep places in their explorations of the protagonists' -- and players' -- minds.

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Most Expensive Open-World Games Ever Made, Ranked
8 Most Expensive Open-World Games Ever Made, Ranked

Open-world titles have some of the highest budgets in gaming due to their scale, with these great games sporting the highest budgets of the genre.

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Split image of Jak 3, The Witcher 3, and Batman Arkham Knight
10 Best Open-World Video Game Threequels, Ranked

From Batman: Arkham Knight to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, many open-world video games prove that the third time truly is the charm.

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Everspace 2 and Starfield
6 Best Open-World Games Set In Space, Ranked

Pair open-world exploration with an immersive outer space setting, and the result is what players get in these incredible space games.

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