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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Fable 2, Fallout 4, Ghost of Tsushima
6 Best Open-World Games That Follow A Three-Act Story Structure

These open-world games bring the classic storytelling structure to life.

5 Best Open-World Games Based On Novels, Ranked
5 Best Open-World Games Based On Novels, Ranked

Based on the stories and the universes of actual novels, these open-world games do an amazing job of bringing the written word to life.

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7 Best Open-World Games By North American Developers, Ranked

From the iconic Fallout: New Vegas to the timeless Far Cry 3, here are the finest open-world offerings from North American developers.

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Subnautica, Elden Ring, Noita
8 Best Open-World Games Where Everything Is Trying To Kill You, Ranked

Every step can potentially be the player's last while exploring these dangerous open-world games.

Top Open-World Games That Sold Poorly
6 Great Open-World Games That Sold Poorly

Despite weak financial results, fans of the genre are sure to have tons of fun with these open-world games.

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8 Best Open-World Games That Get Better As You Play

These excellent open-world games might not grab players right away, but they get better and better as players learn their intricate systems.

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8 Best Open-World Games To Play On Steam Deck, Ranked

Open-world games aren't just reserved for consoles and PC. These immersive titles can be enjoyed just as well on Steam Deck's handheld format.

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7 Best Open-World Games With PvPvE, Ranked

These PvPvE open-world games are some of the best that players can currently get their hands on.

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8 Most Fun Open-World Games, Ranked

These open-world games won't leave players bored thanks to countless hours of fun activities and exciting exploration.

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8 Best Open-World Games That Slowly Open Up

It’s impressive to see just how well open-world titles have retained their mainstream appeal over the years.

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Sleeping Dogs, Yakuza 0, Batman: Arkham City
8 Best Open-World Games With Beat 'Em Up Combat, Ranked

These incredible open-world video games showcase brutal beat 'em up action, mixing freeform exploration with fluid combat.

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Best Open-World Games That Gradually Open Up, Ranked
Best Open-World Games That Gradually Open Up, Ranked

In these games, the player's world slowly expands as they progress the story and build their character.

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A grid showing the three open-world games Dragon's Dogma 2, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and Elden Ring
8 Best Open-World Games That Are Punishing But Fair, Ranked

These excellent open-world video games can dish out some serious challenges, straddling the line between punishing and fair.

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7 Best Open-World Maps In Singleplayer Games, Ranked

It's no easy task to design an amazing, immersive open-world map, but these singleplayer games have done a fine job of it.

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A grid showing the open-world games Kynseed, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Skyrim
8 Best Open-World Games That Let You Experience Different Professions, Ranked

Blacksmith, merchant, alchemist, and more. Here's which open-world games let players dive deep into various professions.

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10 Best Open-World Games About Fighting Monsters

Take on giant, intimidating monsters in these excellent open-world video games.

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10 Best Open-World Games If You Want To Feel Alone, Ranked

For players craving a solo adventure or looking for a game that will evoke intense feelings of loneliness, these open-world games will do the trick.

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Elden Ring, Dragon's Dogma 2, Shadow of War
8 Best Open World Games Where You Slay Giants

These open-world games absolutely nail the grueling and epic experience of slaying giants and other gigantic creatures.

Dragon's Dogma 2, Skyrim, Minecraft
6 Most Relaxing Side Activities In Open-World Games

When players get worn out by the intensity of an open-world story campaign, these relaxing side activities are there to give them a break.

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8 Best Open-World Games With Realistic Crafting
8 Best Open-World Games With Realistic Crafting

There are some great open-world games that feature realistic crafting, whether with recipes, or componants needed to craft.