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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7 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Ranger

These open-world games are the best for players looking to be a Ranger, either at the beginning of the game or through a specific build.

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5 Open-World Games That Were Ahead Of Their Time

These underrated, sometimes forgotten titles helped shape the landscape of open-world video games as we know them today.

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8 Open-World Games With The Best Base Building Mechanics

A successful combination of open-world exploration and creative base-building mechanics is downright addictive. Here are the games that do it best.

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Best Open-World Games To Play As A Barbarian

The following critically acclaimed open-world games let the player roleplay as a barbarian.

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Best Open-World RPGs with Unique Romance Options

Open-world RPGs are great for combat, exploration, and also for finding virtual love. Here are some open-world RPGs with unique romance options.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Battle Mage

These games let players swing might and magic in full measure.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Summoner

Why fight things yourself, when these games let you summon minions to do all the work?

7 Open-World Games About Revenge
7 Open-World Games About Revenge

Many open-world games feature revenge as the driver of the plot and narrative, enabling moraly challenging stories.

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Best Open-World Games Where You Play As A Rebel

Open-world games allow players to take on different roles and go on adventures. Here are some of the best open worlds to play as a rebel.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Magic Knight

These games combine charms and chivalry into the ultimate experience.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Dark Knight

These games let players down their foes with terrifying strength and look good while doing it.

Best Character-Driven RPGs With No Open World
Best Character-Driven RPGs With No Open World
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Open worlds are commonplace in RPGs today, but the following character-driven games feature more linear world designs.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Necromancer

These open-world games let players dredge up bodies and souls for their own gain.

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7 Open-World Games That Are Best For Long-Term Roleplay
7 Open-World Games That Are Best For Long-Term Roleplay

Many open-world games offer the player a backdrop for some long-lasting and meaningful roleplaying.

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Cyberpunk 2077: The Strongest People In Night City According To Lore

Night City is an extremely volatile and dangerous place. It's no surprise that it's also home to some of the strongest individuals on the planet.

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5 Best Open-World Games To Play As A Ninja

These games let players experience being a Ninja archetype on an open-world scale, employing stealth and deception to eliminate enemies.

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Best Open-World Games With No Quest Markers
5 Best Open-World Games With No Quest Markers

Not all open-world games use quest markers to direct players where they need to go. Here are some great examples that ignore them.

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5 Best Open-World Games Where You Play As A Rogue

There are many ways to play an open-world game, including taking a stealthy approach. Here are some of the best open-world games to play as a Rogue.

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5 Strangest Open-World Games

There's a small crop of open-world games that have gone out of their way to be sincerely strange to stand out from the crowd.

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6 Historical Moments That Still Haven't Been Used In An Open-World Games

Open-world games often like to go back into the past for inspiration. Ghost of Tsushima was such a hit mostly for how it satisfied gamers' desire to a