50 Best Open World Games of All Time

Open-world video games are true masterpieces when it comes to video-game design. The story, world-building, immersion, and complexity are just some of the criteria an open-world video game needs to fulfill to be considered legendary, and not all open-world video games are great. If you want to immerse yourself in a fictional world filled with exploration, faction conflict and hard choices look no further, we’ve gathered the 50 best open-world games of all time so you don’t have to!

List of Best Open World Games of All Time

The following list contains open-world games in different settings and genres, taking that into consideration the list is unranked and the position of the game does not necessarily reflect the quality of the game itself. The following is the list of 50 best open-world games of all time:

50. Elex 1 & 2

We start of our list of best open-world games with Elex 1 & 2. Most of you are probably familiar with Piranha bytes studios, they are practically creators of the „euro-jank“ genre of RPGs. They are also creators of the massive hit games  Gothic & Risen. So if you’ve ever played (and liked) euro-jank games, make sure to try out Elex. Elex is set in a world of Magalan through which the apocalypse has swept through. Like in every Piranha bytes game you get to choose a faction, you get to experience awful combat mechanics, but you also get to experience one of the best-built fictional worlds out there. So give it a try.

49. Mass Effect: Andromeda

Mass Effect: Andromeda is considered the worst installment in the Mass Effect franchise. It’s not hard to see why the sex scenes are the most complex parts of the game. You will enjoy your time in Andromeda more than you expected if you approach it with moderate expectations.

Mass Effect: Andromeda’s open-world nature makes sense. It allows you to explore more planets and colonize them. It’s not a perfect game. However, it allows for a good amount of exploration and great combat sequences.

48. Maneater

Maneater has one of the greatest open worlds ever created. Although it is repetitive once you have eaten your fiftieth person in a row for the first time. Maneater can be a very cathartic piece of nonsense.

You are a shark that hunts for its mother’s killer and you play the role of a dangerous shark. You become more dangerous as time passes, and you eventually reach the top predator. Maneater game embraces its absurdity while you swim in the open ocean.

Maneater is a throwback at the bizarre ideas that we saw in the PS2 era. It’s also a fun, guilt-free game that provides a welcome respite.

47. Vampyr

Although Vampyr’s world may not be as big as others, it is certainly the most alive. Your actions can dramatically change the fates and lives of London’s residents by playing as a vampire.

You can feast on Londoners, but you will need to be more powerful to do so. Vampyr is an open-world game that is full of challenges and requires constant balance. It has become one of 2018’s most innovative open-world games.

Vampyr is the perfect choice if you’re looking to play god with all of its baggage. Vampyr has solid combat and a compelling storyline.

46. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. : Shadow of Chernobyl

An unholy mix of perfect world-building, immersive environment, and incredible sound effects. It’s no wonder S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is a cult classic out there. An older game on this list but nevertheless a game every RPG fan needs to play. Set in a Soviet-established „Exclusion Zone“ around a recently blown up Chornobyl nuclear reactor, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. brings mutants, radiation, and anomalies into the mix.  Combat is pretty realistic and the game has it’s own pretty advanced (for its age) NPC AI system. You should definitely check it out.

45. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Up next on our list of best open-world games we have a classic. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion offered a lot more than monstrously ugly NPC faces. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion game rise to many memes due to its ridiculous RadiantAI system, but back in the day, the game had one of the most advanced AI systems a game could boast. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’s open world is incredibly detailed and massive.

44. Rust

Rust should not be trusted unless you have thick skin like a rhino with Captain America’s shield and a cup. It is notoriously toxic and almost entirely built around grieving — there is no end goal to the game. This is why many people create their enjoyment of the game by ruining others’ days.

Rust game can be very rewarding if you have some friends to help. It’s possible to build a base while your genitalia is irritated, before finally having enough resources for some grieving your own. Rust is not friendly, so don’t trust anyone. Don’t even trust yourself.

If you happen to come across well-armed players, make sure you have a good time and that they don’t mind you laughing.

43. Dead Island

Dead Island is an open-world game that never lived up to the hype. While you’ll be doing this a lot, you’ll feel more like an undead killer as you advance.

Dead Island isn’t very pretty. It has the same blemishes as so many open-world games. But it made enough impact to launch two spin-offs (pretty awful) and a sequel. At this stage, who knows?

42. Rage 2

Two nearly excellent games later, Rage might not reach the level Bethesda desires. Although both games have their flaws, Rage’s second game stands out because of its brilliant gunplay.

Rage 2 doesn’t make a huge change to the original formula. However, the DOOM guys have their fingers on the trigger. It’s always great fun to send enemies into the air and treat them like clay pigeons.

Rage 2 is a short, easy-to-learn game that doesn’t have too much detail. It can be rented for a weekend to refresh your palate. Sometimes, that’s all you have to do.

41. The Division

The Division was an open-world game that shined brightly upon its release but quickly faded away. The Division is a more grounded approach to Destiny. You play as part of a crisis team that is activated when a virus infects New York City.

It means that you have to kill a lot of guys wearing baseball hats and then loot their bodies. The game is all about the grind. It can be tiring on its own, but it’s great fun playing with friends. Although you may get bored quickly of The Division, the Big Apple’s depiction is still worth exploring and marveling at.

If you liked the first game, Division 2 offers more of the same goodness.

40. The Long Dark

The next entry on our list of best open-world games is an excellent survival game – The Long Dark. The Long Dark is not an open-world game that’s accessible to everyone. The Long Dark might seem simple and boring on the surface. The Long Dark becomes much more interesting once you get involved in the struggle to survive and scrape by each day with what you have.

The Long Dark has a beautiful, minimalist style. It’s not full of action and the Canadian wilderness isn’t overflowing with creepy crawlies to avoid. The creeping cold and occasional wolf are all you need. It is a wonder that Hinterland could make such an easy, single-player experience so compelling.

You can master The Long Dark’s oppressive difficulty and master any other game if you master it. The Long Dark is undoubtedly one of the most difficult survival games ever created.

39. The Forest

The Forest isn’t far from The Long Dark in style. It’s a simple game that has a lot of fun and a few glimmers but is mainly about simple things. You will spend most of your time in The Forest foraging for materials alone or with a friend to make a living in this wilderness.

The Forest embraces its supernatural side, but it is not like The Long Dark. The Forest introduces some truly freakish enemies to make The Descent’s creatures look like pussycats.

They are almost always watching you and waiting. That’s the scary part about them. In this Early Access success story, you can build the perfect fort. But one mistake can end your life.

38. Prototype

The Prototype was released at a time when open-world buzz was just starting to take off. Prototype’s “edgier” approach was not able to match Sucker Punch’s efforts in terms of polish or an interesting world to explore. However, it’s still worth exploring.

In Prototype, you are Alex Mercer, a superpowered superhero who must use his powers to stop an epidemic in Manhattan. There are many playstyles available, including the ability to shapeshift and run up against walls as well as sprinting at super-fast speeds.

The prototype’s uninspired storyline, hero, and character are the only issues. But, if you want to feel like Todd McFarlane for a while, there is no better way than Prototype. Even though Prototype 2 was a fairly popular game as well, sadly it never got a sequel.

37. Death Stranding

The most controversial game on the list, Death Stranding is the one that no two people in the office agree on. Some people love the game’s slow pace, patient storytelling, and the lengthy time it takes to get things moving. Others are less fond of it.

You are Sam Porter Bridges, an American man who is tasked to reconnect America after an apocalyptic collapse. This is one delivery at a given time. There are many obstacles in your way, including the BTs and a hill.

Death Stranding is a game you must play. It will take time to get used to you and its world may feel more connected.

36. Mad Max

Although it is a tie-in to Fury Road, Mad Max is not a tie-in. It’s a Frankenstein’s Monster in game design and draws inspiration from other open-world games. It may not be as good as its predecessors, and it won’t appeal to those who don’t like relatively empty playgrounds. But it’s still an absolute blast.

Mad Max is a mix of parts of Batman: Arkham and Assassin’s Creed. Its approach to Max’s car of choice, the Magnum Opus, makes it stand out. You can transform the car into a scourge of hell over time.

Mad Max is worth checking out if you love movies or open-world lovers in general.

35. No Man’s Sky

The next game on our list of best open-world games is a bit controversial. If this post was published in 2016 there’s no way that No Man’s Sky would have made it to this list. Hello, Games launched the game in a pathetically shabby state, with its marketing not indicating that it was what it claimed to be. It would have been simple for them to abandon the project and go underground.

Spacefarers and people who paid the full AAA price were able to persevere. No Man’s Sky, although it may never recover fully from the backlash is still worth checking out.

There are always new modes and massive content updates, so the initial attraction of visiting planets and seeing sights quickly fades in No Man’s Sky. But if you’re looking for a low-key distraction to focus on flying around star systems, No Man’s Sky is a great game.

34. Ghost Recon Wildlands

Ghost Recon Wildlands is more of an excuse for a franchise name than a Ghost Recon installment. It removes the “hardcore” elements from the franchise and makes it open-world. Wildlands retains some of its long-standing fans but it also maintains a sense of strategy and teamwork. This is something that can sometimes be alienated by friends.

Wildlands is a massive, but empty, open-world game camp that asks you to be a daredevil. It offers a bizarre spectacle and surprising difficulty. Although there are many things to do, the missions and side distractions tend to follow a very predictable pattern.

You can also play with friends and have fun.

33. Don’t Starve

Klei Entertainment released Don’t Starve before survival games were trendy. Klei Entertainment may have seen a lot of Tim Burton movies before making this survival game.

You must survive after being shipwrecked. Don’t Starve is a darkly comical game.

Your chances of success are almost like a roll on the dice, thanks to randomly generated levels. Some levels are fairer than others, which gives you plenty of time to save your resources while others throw all sorts of creepy crawlies at you.

Don’t Starve may be the most scaled game on our list of best open-world games. But it’s hard to ignore.

32. State of Decay 2

We may be missing something but State of Decay 2 didn’t deserve the ridicule it got at launch. It had some ridiculous bugs and it was slow, but overall, it is a natural evolution of the original game, which is one of the most popular open-world games.

State of Decay 2 is the game for you if you ever wanted to micro-manage after the end of the world. This sequel features major improvements and refinements to the original game. It’s up to you to create a community and make it thrive.

It can be difficult, especially when your peers are demanding. But nobody said that surviving the end of civilization would be easy. You can get it with Game Pass so you should at minimum try it if your Xbox One has it.

31. Sea of Thieves

Sea of Thieves, Rare’s most innovative new venture in years, arrived on a wave of hype. It was set to sail just days after it had been launched. The lack of content and no meaningful progression combined with a system that relied on friends to make it work meant that most people abandoned the ship almost as fast as they got aboard.

Sea of Thieves, like No Man’s Sky before it, is an open-world game that keeps growing with new updates. There is also something to be said about simply going out on the open seas with friends and briefing one another until Christmas is over.

Sea of Thieves is not the place to be if you expect the best. You will find yourself enjoying bananas and not knowing what’s going on.

30. Days Gone

The next game on our list of best open-world games is brought around the edges but a great game overall, we’re talking about Days Gone. Days Gone rewards you for sticking with it for the first ten hours. Even with optimization, it still had bugs.

Days Gone is a great slow grower, despite its flaws. Although you may not like Deacon St. John, the protagonist of Days Gone, he and all that Days Gone have to offer will win you over as you spend more time in the game.

Days Gone continues to attract a loyal following, no matter if you’re riding around on a motorcycle or taking out large numbers of enemies with whatever weapons and equipment you have at your disposal.

29. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Genre: Action, Role-playing 

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the third installment in the Witcher franchise, based on a best-selling book series written by Andrzej Sapkowski. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt follows Geralt of Rivia as he searches for his adoptive daughter Ciri. Ciri is on the run trying to hide from Wild Hunt and with everything turned against her she will ask for help in the most unusual of places. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features an incredibly detailed world and incredibly well-made villains and monsters.

28. Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs is a cult favorite. They came at a time when everyone wanted to get a piece of the GTA pie. Although it isn’t as large as Rockstar, Sleeping Dogs has lots of charm and plenty to do for hours. You can also kick people in the face.

As an undercover cop, you will be trying to infiltrate a notorious gang. Good luck! You can expect to travel around Hong Kong’s bright lights for hours, leveling up as your skills improve and navigating through the hustle and bustle. You can get it for a great price, making it a perfect weekend game.

27. Cyberpunk 2077

The long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 managed to disappoint many people on its release. Now, a year and a half later since its release let’s look at the facts. Cyberpunk 2077 is a sold RPG featuring an enormous city, a highly advanced AI system, infinite customization options, and pretty neat combat. The story, while not especially original isn’t half bad and the visuals are amazing. Now that the dust has settled. Cyberpunk 2077 deserves its place on this list. (Sort of)

26. Elite: Dangerous

Elite: Dangerous is not a game that belongs on the list of top open-world games. Elite is a vast universe of spacefaring. Also, it will devour you if you can overcome its insane learning curve. This game is for those who are good at deconstructing the details.

Elite is not a sprint-a-minute game, with few “moments” to be had. It’s all about the peace and tranquility of exploring space with friends and building your reputation as an entrepreneur, bounty hunter, or pirate.

Speaking of Odyssey, in 2021 players will finally be allowed to walk on the planets and fully explore new worlds thanks to the expansion. The only thing you have to do is land the ship first.

25. Forza Horizon 4

The next game on the list of best open-world games is a bit different since it’s a racing game. Forza Horizon 4 is the Gran Turismo series’ most prominent competitor. Polyphony may take a while to release a new GT title. But Playground is producing high-quality racing like no one’s business.

Forza Horizon 4 is the most popular open-world racing game, even though it takes you through the often-bleak United Kingdom. Playground managed to bring the beautiful countryside of this country to life despite it being in constant grey tones.

Forza Horizon 4 is the ultimate petrolhead’s dream. It features over 670 licensed cars and constantly changing seasons, and to top everything, it’s truly one of the best-looking games.

24. Kingdom Come: Deliverance

If you are looking for a realistic, immersive open-world RPG there’s no need to look further than Kingdom Come: Deliverance.  Kingdom Come features old-school RPG mechanics and a sense of realism that balances being challenging and fun. It will appeal to anyone who has grown up with 90s RPGs.

Although you don’t feel like a badass sword-swinging in Kingdom Come, that’s part of its appeal. Henry is just a man looking for glory and stumbles along the way. It requires patience and strategy, so you shouldn’t expect to be able to win. You will probably fall in love with it. Kingdom Come: Deliverance is hard at times, it has no fantasy elements like similar games, instead it’s placed in a somewhat real-world historical setting, still there’s much to explore and accomplish it’s easily among the best games on this list.

23. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is everything one can truly want from a game set in the Viking era. It features an enormous albeit slightly repetitive world, gorgeous graphics, lots of ship action, and lots of mythical and historic people, events, and locations. It’s a perfect mix of classic Assassin’s Creed gameplay and Viking lore.

22. Just Cause 3

GTA is too serious for your liking? Are there enough cows to support your mass murder? Just Cause 3 is an open-world game that allows you to attach bombs and bovines and have a good time doing it.

There are not many changes to the game from the previous installment. It’s more of the same, but on a larger and more destructive scale. Just Cause 3 is all about experimentation. You can jump out of a plane and smash your enemies in the face, or you can just fart with cows.

21. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Shadow of Mordor is not entitled to be as great as it was during the transition period between console generations. It surprised many with its smooth combat and unique take on Tolkien’s lore. It was one of the biggest hits of 2014, despite being a disappointing year.

It is partly due to the Nemesis system. Talion builds rivalries over time with orcs that he has faced in battle. This creates unique and adaptive situations between them. It is a feat of design that has yet to be replicated elsewhere.

Shadow of War 2, the sequel to it, was too confusing. However, the game now has all microtransactions removed and it is back to the original game that made it so amazing, so it might be worth checking out.

20. Minecraft

Is there anything left to add about Minecraft? Minecraft is so popular it has spawned an entire genre of games called Minecraft Clones. Minecraft is as open-ended as you can get, allowing you both to create your worlds and explore existing worlds. There’s a good measure of combat involved too as long as you play in survival mode, and when it comes to building, the potential is limitless.

Minecraft, like many other games, is more fun with friends. It is also a survival game that requires you to grind for the necessary resources. Minecraft is a game where your imagination is the only limit.

19. Saints Row: The Third

The next game on our list of best open-world games and the franchise, in general, can be summarized by two words: purple dildo. Saints Row 3: The game is not one to be taken seriously, with the sex toy used as a deadly weapon katana being the best example. This is just the tip.

Saints Row: The Third best game in the series, undoubtedly the third, is the best. It’s a perfect mix of absurdity and freedom without trying too hard to be cool. You will find a lot of fun in the absurd combat and interactions with Steel port residents.

Saints Row: The Third is a great way to get lost for a while and lose almost all your brain cells. It’s also available on many platforms for very low prices.

18. Dragon Age: Inquisition

BioWare’s Dragon Age: Inquisition is a controversial entry in the series. Although it came about during the strange period between the last generation and the present, it was filled with enough new ideas to make it a sign that there are more opportunities for open-world exploration.

Inquisition has all the classic BioWare elements, including some awkward sex. It casts you as the Inquisitor in a quest for Coryphaeus to stop him after the “Breach” creates a rift that brings forth all manner of evil.

Inquisition can be described as a deep RPG, with tons of content across Thedas. But you’ll probably spend most of your time trying to seduce Iron Bull.

17. EVE Online

EVE Online is so complex that it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s Elite Dangerous, but somehow more complex and expansive than that. There is even a god named Bob that players worship. The regular gameplay loop has lost much of its appeal after more than a decade of mining, and piracy, and we suspect, this is because it’s been so long.

EVE Online is a massively multiplayer game that allows you to explore thousands upon thousands of places, and become completely lost in all of them. EVE Online has a lot of things to do, but the real attraction is role-playing. You can create your own stories.

16. Subnautica

Subnautica is one more survival game on the list. However, this open-world survival game may be the most intriguing — and the most unnerving.

In Subnautica you must do all you can to survive when you crash land on an alien world almost entirely made of water. Subnautica’s depths can be terrifying, with darkness offering more terrifying beasts as you go deeper.

Subnautica is an amazing survival game however, it’s not a multiplayer game and it’s one of the most common things players are stating as a drawback.

15. Outer Wilds

Outer Wilds is exactly what Annapurna Interactive is known for publishing over many years and if you ever played it, you know why Outer Wilds got a spot on our list of best open-world games of all time.

Outer Wilds is an entirely new list. In 22-minute-long cycles, you are asked to find out more about yourself. It is gorgeous and lo-fi spacefaring, with sparse storytelling that will get your attention.

It may not be the right game for everyone. The learning curve can make landing your ship difficult. However, Outer Wilds’ unraveling tapestry is well worth any initial frustrations.

14. Yakuza 0

Yakuza, arguably one of the most overlooked open-world franchises in history is loved by many for its quirky offerings and nearly endless content.

Yakuza 0, a prequel story to the main storyline, puts you in Kazuma’s shoes. He tries to climb the crime ladder, in the lively Japanese district Kamurocho that disguises itself as the red-light district in Tokyo.

Yakuza 0 has a lot to offer. You will find bone-breaking combat and side distractions, which can make it difficult to focus on your objectives.

13. Watch Dogs 2

Ubisoft knew it was going to be difficult to gain the support of their fans after the “misdirection” of Watch Dogs. Watch Dogs 2 (honestly, the sequel) takes the best elements of the original and makes them more accessible. Additionally, it offers a lot of new ideas.

Hacking, the main plot of the first game is still there, which allows you to spy on others’ lives. However, gunplay and general movement have been given a lot of polish. There are many interior locations that you can explore, but this isn’t as common as you might think.

Watch Dogs 2 brings personality and humor to the franchise.

12. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

Many consider Assassin’s Creed II to be the greatest game in the franchise. But, there was no way to pick the one Assassins Creed title that would make it onto the list. Assassin’s Creed II finished second due to its influence on the entire genre. However, Black Flag won the race for exploration and fun.

Although the AC franchise’s core gameplay remains unchanged, it has seen its greatest gameplay innovation: naval warfare. This brought many people back aboard HMS AC. Black Flag took the action to the high seas and brought pirates digitally to life like no other game since Monkey Island. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was never designed to be a primarily pirate game it still is regarded as one of the best pirate-themed games of all time. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag has everything we expected of an open-world masterpiece, it has an incredibly detailed fully explorable world, it has excellent world-building, and last but not least, it has an incredible story. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is a true masterpiece that everyone should try.

11. Dying Light

Dying Light, the most underrated of its generation’s games, refresh the tired formula for zombies and open worlds. It buffs out the imperfections on Dead Island and builds upon them. Techland learned a lot in their first venture with Dying Light, which is far and away from the better game. It lets your parkour into a zombie headdress, how can it not?

As you navigate the deserted city of Harran, you start slow and slowly. Then you begin to gain strength and become more proficient at fighting off the undead. The terrifying Virals are the most dangerous threat to zombies in the daytime.

10. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain

The next game on our list of best open-world games is a part of one of the most popular franchises in the history of gaming. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain features a lot of exploration and.. a lot of cinematics. Although some might not like Kojima’s decision to jump on the open-world game bandwagon and may find it difficult to find certain areas. We love any game that allows you to slide down hills and beat enemies with a cardboard box.

9. Far Cry 3

Far Cry 3 has everything you need from an open-world FPS. Far Cry 3 features a lot of action but what it gains in action scenes it loses when it comes to world-building. The world created for Far Cry 3 can be bland and repetitive at times and it doesn’t offer much beyond repetitive actions and bland one-dimensional scenery. It’s still a great game, just not a great open-world game when it measures against some other games on this list.

8. Cains Canem Edit/Bully

Although a sequel was long in the making for this Rockstar classic game, the original Bully is still holding up well, despite its imperfections. Bully is a small, but full-featured, open-world game. It’s a great example of contemporary gaming, which favors scale over substance.

7. Grand Theft Auto V

 Grand Theft Auto V is easily among the most famous and most played games on our list of best open-world games.  Everything above this point is perfect. However, if there’s one thing that can be knocked down about GTA V, it’s the fact that Rockstar became complacent because of it.

GTA V is a single-player game that offers a great playground and three amazing protagonists. Trevor, Michael, and Franklin are among the most likable gamers in gaming, especially Trevor. GTA V wasn’t a major rewrite of the franchise’s formula, but it did bring many people back to the table after GTA IV.

GTA VI won’t be seen for long, but they will continue to ride the microtransactions train. Do you need proof? The PlayStation 4 didn’t have a new entry, making it the first console to not have a GTA game.

6. Horizon Zero Dawn

Horizon Zero Dawn was a curious idea when it was first announced. Nobody knew how it would work. Are robot animals possible? Tribes? Is there a post-apocalypse coming? It was unanticipated when it launched in 2017. This added another string to Sony’s PS4 exclusive bow before it was revealed that it would also be available on PC many years later. Horizon Zero Dawn is a great open-world game no matter how many “chose-one” tropes it does feature.

5. Marvel’s Spider-Man

Although Marvel’s Spider-Man might not have the largest open-world game list, it is a great choice for the variety of terrains it offers. Spider-Man’s easy-to-use motions around Manhattan make it a great form of meditation.

4. The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim

Skyrim is brilliant, and there are no jokes about it being port to Gizmodo. Bethesda is fond of money. But if you have a golden goose like Skyrim, why not take advantage? Although it will soon be ten years old, it is still as immersive and fun as ever. The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim is my own favorite on this list of best open-world games. The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim was the first game in which I could simultaneously (and successfully) be both a wizard and battle-axe-wielding orc. It features incredible lore, an amazing spacious fully explorable world, and tons of legendary items to both collect and craft. The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim is even better when you consider mods.

3. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Breath of the Wild doesn’t offer a guided experience. It’s not an open-world game that will guide you. The “tutorial area” is the most difficult introduction you’ll ever receive. This theme of exploration works in the game’s favor. It’s impossible to predict what bizarre gameplay nuances you’ll find next, or what lies at top of the many mountain ranges in the game.

2. Fallout: New Vegas

It seems that New Vegas is more popular the older it gets, especially after Fallout 4 took the “RP” out of RPG.

Many consider New Vegas the best Fallout game. It allows you to choose whether or not to follow the storyline. Fallout: New Vegas also has support for a variety of mods that make the game even greater.

1. Red Dead Redemption

The last game on our list of best open-world games is Red Dead Redemption. Red Dead Redemption is the sequel to the game that was not everyone’s favorite. Once you climb up on your mount and begin exploring the Wild West’s crumbling era, it is easy to see why it’s regarded among the best games ever made.

John Marston is an outlaw who seeks redemption by taking on the people who made him famous. This is Rockstar’s most heartfelt and effective narrative yet. While you don’t have to like Marston, his simple and unassuming guilt makes him one of the friendliest protagonists in gaming.