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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8 Best Open-World Games That Master the Balance Between Combat and Story Featured Image
8 Best Open-World Games That Master the Balance Between Combat and Story

Open-world games are known for having endless possibilities. Here are some titles in the genre that have mastered balancing their combat and story.

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8 Best Open-World Games Set In Low Fantasy Worlds

Low fantasy takes a more gritty and realistic approach to the swords and sorcery genre, and these open-world games are fine examples of it.

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Skyrim, Hogwarts Legacy, Scarlet
6 Best Open-World Games That Let You Attend School, Ranked

From prestigious academies to magical schools, these open-world games let players jump right back onto a school bench.

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What to Expect From Wuthering Waves in 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a massive year for Kuro Games' open-world gacha Wuthering Waves, and this is what players can expect from the game this year.

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One Rumored Zelda Switch 2 Title Has the Chance to Double Up on Potential Features

Assuming it actually exists, Nintendo could take the rumored Zelda Switch 2 remaster to the next level by doubling up on its features.

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Best Open-World Games To Try If You Are Not Into The Genre
8 Best Open-World Games To Try If You Are Not Into The Genre

Even those who inherently dislike open-world games should consider playing the following titles.

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8 Best Open-World Games That Offer Freedom In Playstyle

These great open-world video games offer players peerless freedom in playstyle, allowing a variety of ways to carve a path through their unique world.

Best Open-World Games Where The Story Unfolds At Your Pace (Featured Image)
Best Open-World Games Where The Story Unfolds At Your Pace

These excellent open-world games give players the space to explore, allowing the story to unfold at their own pace.

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Open World games featuring Warring Kingdoms Skyrim, Kingdom Come Deliverance, Greedfall
8 Best Open-World Games Featuring Warring Kingdoms, Ranked

The open-world games are the backdrop for political turmoil and warfare between at least two or multiple warring kingdoms.

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8 Best Open-World Games With Anti-Heroes As Protagonists, Ranked

Sick of all the "goody-two-shoes" heroes in open-world games? These anti-heroes can help, and their morals are as flexible as their gameplay mechanics

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Best Open-World Games With The Most Emergent Gameplay
7 Open-World Games With The Most Unpredictable Events

These open-world games excel in delivering emergent gameplay, offering players unexpected encounters that feel truly unique.

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Best Open-World Games For Nature Exploration

Video games are a great way to escape reality, and the open-world genre is ripe with stunning landscapes and environments.

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8 Scariest Villains In Open-World Games

These iconic foes make up the scariest villains in the open-world genre, terrifying players through gameplay and cutscenes.

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10 Open-World Games With The Most Stunning Visual Landscapes

Many open-world games are famous partly due to the beauty of their landscapes. These are some of the best.

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Most Controversial Open-World Games, Ranked
8 Most Controversial Open-World Games, Ranked

With the vast popularity of open-world games, it's little wonder that a few of them would attract some controversy now and again.

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Best Open-World Games For Slow Progression, Ranked
8 Best Open-World Games For Slow Progression, Ranked

These open-world games make progressions, slow meaningful and measured for a better playing experience.

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The Best Open-World Zombie Games Ever Made

There are lots of great zombie games on offer these days, so here's a few of our open-world favorites.

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Death Stranding, Ghost of Tsushima, and Cyberpunk 2077
The Best-Looking Open-World Games Ever Made, Ranked

The best-looking open-world games find beauty in different places, with some focusing on realism and others delving deep into the realm of fantasy.

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8 Best Open-World Games For Buying Property, Ranked

Open-world games let players do various things, including making real estate decisions. Here are some open-world titles for buying property.

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5 Most Depressing Endings In Open-World Games, Ranked

Open-world games can be challenging to make because of how open-ended they are. They are a thrilling escape into expansive realms where players embark