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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Wizard characters from Outward, Baldurs Gate 3, Two Worlds 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition
10 Best Open World Games With Wizard Playable Characters, Ranked

Playing as a wizard in an open world environment gives players unlimited access to their spellcasting utensils in a rich and vibrant world.

Feature image depicting Minecraft, Skyrim, and GTA 5
9 Best Open-World Games That Let You Play Your Own Way

There are very few restrictions in place in these open-world games that encourage players to experience the world just as they want.

The Outer Worlds, Final Fantasy 15, Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
8 Best Open-World Games If You Like Companion-Driven Stories, Ranked

The player character isn't always the only important one in the narrative -- in these games, their companions play big roles too.

Sleeping Dogs, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Best Open-World Games If You Like Giant Open Cities To Explore, Ranked

Players who enjoy the wonder that comes with exploring large urban environments will love what the following open-world games have to offer.

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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Middle Earth Shadow of War, The Godfather 2, Watch Dogs Legion, State of Decay 2, Dragon's Dogma 2 open world games mixed gameplay collage
8 Best Open-World Games That Focus On Building A Team, Ranked

These open-world games are all about assembling a grand team to battle evil, whether it's with a band of misfits or a well-rounded group of survivors.

The Sims 3, The Witcher 3, Assassin's Creed Odyssey
8 Best Open-World Games With The Most Romance Options, Ranked

Love is in the air in these open-world games that have the most characters available for players to meet and woo.

Best Open-World PC Games For Mod Support
8 Best Open-World PC Games With Extensive Modding Communities

Open-world games on PC are some of the most popular for modding communities, allowing the players to really tailor their own experience.

Fallout New Vegas Dragons Dogma 2 Skyrim
7 Open-World Games With Locations You Can Miss If You Stick To The Story

Just sticking to the main quest line in these open-world games will have players missing out on some incredible locations.

5 Best Open-World Games Featuring Revolutionary War Settings, Ranked Featured Image
5 Best Open-World Games Featuring Revolutionary War Settings, Ranked

Open-world games are lots of fun, especially when they have an interesting setting. Here are some that take place in revolutionary wars.

7 Best Open-World Games That Focus on Building a Criminal Empire
7 Best Open-World Games That Focus On Building A Criminal Empire

Building a criminal empire in an open-world game can be extremely satisfying, as the following titles prove.

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Subnautica & Ark: Survival Evolved & The Long Dark
10 Best Open-World Games That Left Steam Early Access, Ranked

Steam Early Access is a great way for indie games to expand their audience prior to a full release, something these open-world games succeeded in.

Unique Bosses In Open-World Games, Ranked
8 Unique Bosses In Open-World Games

These cool boss fights offer atypical highlights in open-world video games, offering distinct challenges and unique encounters.

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8 Open-World Games With The Most Immersive Soundtracks, Ranked

These great open-world games showcase excellent soundtracks that help immerse the player in their expansive settings.

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Feature image depicting Sekiro, Halo Infinite, and Just Cause 4
8 Best Open-World Games With Grappling Hook Traversal, Ranked

Grappling hooks add a thrilling and fun mechanic to traversal, especially in open-world games. Here are the best games that feature them.

6 Best Open-World Games That Feel Like a Living History Book
6 Best Open-World Games That Feel Like a Living History Book

Everything from the gameplay and the environments, to the characters and the stories make these open-world titles feel like living history books.

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Feature image depicting GTA 5, Mad Max, and Just Cause 4
8 Best Open-World Games That Let You Use Vehicles As Weapons, Ranked

Vehicles aren't just for getting from A to B in these iconic open-world video games.

9 Best Open-World Games That Let You Pilot Large-Scale Vehicles
9 Best Open-World Games That Let You Pilot Large-Scale Vehicles

From spaceships to underwater submarines, here are the open-world games where players can commandeer massive vehicles.

Split image of Ghost Of Tsushima, Minecraft, and No Man's Sky
9 Best Open-World Games To Play For Ambience

Instead of fighting, many open-world games offer striking visuals and evocative sounds that can put players at ease and settle them into an ambiance.

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Immortals character flying next to Anthem Javelin
The Best Open-World Games Where You Can Fly

For some players, true freedom can only be found in the sky. These are the best open-world games that let you fly.

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Best Open-World Games For Vehicle-Free Flight
8 Open-World Games That Let You Fly

While some open-world games have players walking or riding horses, other games allow players to simply fly to get around.

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