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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Elden Ring Showed How Open-World Soulslike Games Could Be Done, But Not All Soulslikes

Elden Ring made open-world Soulslikes feel inevitable, but FromSoftware's next game may prove the formula still has room for a tighter path.

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GTA 6 Pre-Order Can Wait: 4 Upcoming Open-World Games to Lock In Right Now

Rockstar's GTA 6 is definitely a game worth pre-ordering, but you don't need to do it now. These other open-world games are a different story.

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The Biggest Open World Games, Based On The Size Of Their Maps

Open-world games are beloved for their massive maps. Here are some of the biggest open worlds that gamers can explore in the genre.

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8 Best Open-World Games To Play While Waiting For GTA 6

While waiting to pre-order GTA 6 for November 2026, play these open-world games, as they will make sure the months fly by.

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10 Open-World Adventure Games With The Best Exploration

When executed well, open-world games deliver exploration that surpasses pretty much any other genre. These games do it very well.

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Hogwarts Legacy is the Definitive Blueprint for an Open-World Lord of the Rings RPG

Hogwarts Legacy showed how beloved fantasy worlds can become RPG homes, and Middle-earth may be the best possible test of that idea.

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5 Open-World Games That Can Provide Peace Of Mind During El Niño
5 Open-World Games That Can Provide Peace Of Mind During El Niño

Unfortunately, the El Niño weather pattern will likely happen over the next weeks or months. While it isn't much, games might provide an escape.

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Upcoming Games Like Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 still stands unmatched, but these upcoming Western open-world games might be worth checking out if you look for a similar feel.

Open-World Adventure Games To Play For Slow Pace
6 Open-World Adventure Games That Let You Play At Your Own Pace

For fans of unrestricted adventures, these open-world games offer the most leisurely style of gameplay and never rush you towards the next story beat.

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Greatest Supernatural Open-World Games Ever Made, Ranked
8 Greatest Supernatural Open-World Games Of All Time, Ranked

What makes a game supernatural? (Hint: it's not just horror) Even better, what are the best examples of this in the open-world genre? Let’s find out.

Best Open-World Games To Be A One-Man Army
The Best Open-World Games To Be A One-Man Army

If you want to feel like a chosen one who can stop literal armies single-handedly, these open-world games grant the freedom to live that dream.

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10 Best Open-World Games Set In Rural Towns, Ranked

Embark on captivating journeys through the most immersive, detailed, and beautifully crafted small-town open-world games.

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9 Most Perfect Open-World Games With Base-Building, Ranked

Perfection is hard to reach, but these open-world games with great base-building are probably the closest we've got to it.

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The 10 Best Open-World Games Of The Modern Era, Ranked

From Elden Ring to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, these open-world games are the pillars of modern open-world gaming.

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Open-World RPGs With The Best Class Systems

A class system can often be the backbone of a good RPG, and these open-world games did it the best.

Best games for exploring open worlds with friends: Grounded 2, Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Windrose
The Best Games For Exploring An Open-World With Friends

Set out on an adventure with your friend group and explore these vast, gorgeous open-world games to your heart's content.

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Top Upcoming Open-World Games Releasing In May 2026

May 2026 is going to be a big month for open-world games of all types, be it sims, survival, or Batman.

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6 Co-Op Open-World Games That Are 10/10 Masterpieces

You’re going to have a blast with a friend or two in these open-world games that are downright flawless.

Most Promising Open World Games Coming In Summer 2026
5 Open-World Games Coming In Summer 2026 That Already Deserve Your Attention

This summer is unexpectedly generous for some really promising open-world games, so which of these will you play?

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The 10 Greatest Open-World Action Games Of All Time, Ranked

Not all that many great open-world games also have great action, but these masterpieces absolutely nail their combat.

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