With gigantic open worlds full of things to do, the titles below guarantee hours and hours of fun even after you've beaten the last boss or finished the last mission. We include games from all major platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android e iOS. Check it out!
1. The Witcher 3
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2022
One of the most awarded games in history, The Witcher 3 has a huge open space full of things to do even after you beat the game. In addition to several locations with their own characteristics and cultures, the game offers numerous fun activities around its world, whether to complete side quests or just to have fun without commitment with mermaids, trolls, bears, playing cards, trying on different clothes and much more. .
2. Grand Theft Auto V
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2022
GTA V needs no introduction. One of the greatest masterpieces of video games offers a level of freedom unheard of in its franchise, allowing you to have hours of fun without even touching the main campaign. In addition to being able to explore the vast open world with cars, motorcycles, bicycles, planes, helicopters and even submarines, the game has numerous parallel activities for you to pass the time, whether working as a taxi driver, driver, garbage man, visiting nightclubs, clubs, etc.
3.Ghost of Tsushima
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 e PlayStation 5
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2020
Ghost of Tsushima is one of the most beautiful games of all time and one of the most awarded today. The game follows in the same vein as many open world action-adventure games, with lots of main and side quests and lots of extra activities to pass the time. However, the combination of this open world with the cinematic elements of image and sound, in addition to the very immersive samurai theme make the game a real pearl.
4. Just Cause 4
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One
- Genre: 3rd person shooting
- Release year: 2022
Just Cause 4 is one of the best 3rd person shooters out there. Its open world is also surprisingly large for a game of its kind, where the exploration factor is often left behind. With a very engaging story and charismatic characters, Just Cause 4 stands out with its innovative movement mechanics that allow you to explore the open world through the air very well, as the character has a wingsuit and a grappling hook that allows him to move vertically.
5. Assassin's Creed Valhalla
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X e Google Stadia
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2020
The latest title in the Assassin's Creed franchise doesn't innovate much in terms of mechanics, but it does make a big leap in quality in the detail and richness of its open world. Here, everything that makes the franchise a success is still present, but this time exploring every corner of the Nordic landscape is worth it, not only for the breathtaking natural beauty settings but also for the quality of the side quests you can discover. during the walks.
6. Yakuza: Like a Dragon
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One e Xbox Series X
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2020
Yakuza: Like a Dragon conveys an experience similar to GTA V in terms of mechanics, open world and exploration. Although the combats follow a turn-based system, the game offers a great level of freedom for you to do whatever you want on the map, be it participating in minigames, completing achievements, adopting professions, side missions, kart racing and much more.
7. Minecraft
- Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Android e iOS
- Genre: sandbox and survival
- Release year: 2009
A must-play game on this list, Minecraft has a virtually infinite open world that is generated as you progress through the map. In terms of freedom of exploration, Minecraft is unbeatable, allowing you to build and destroy anything you see. On top of that, the game still lets you explore the underground, as well as a parallel dimension called the Nether.
8. Red Dead Redemption 2
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 e Xbox One
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2022
Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the titans of video games. The game has elevated every aspect of the first title by many levels and offers a true masterpiece. With Rockstar's familiar level of freedom, the game features a richer and more detailed open world than ever before, with breathtaking graphics and movie-worthy plot and characters. In RDR2 you never run out of things to do, as the main quests are just part of what the game offers: an entire western to be explored, countless NPCs with their own stories, side quests, secret content and much more.
9. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch and Wii U
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2022
Breath of the Wild is without a doubt the best of all recent The Legend of Zelda titles. Even though the franchise has already moved to the open world model in other titles like Twilight Princess, the franchise has taken it to a whole new level, allowing Link to explore every hole (literally) in the realm, as well as adding climbing mechanics and glide items. about the scenery. Even after resetting, Breath of the Wild offers dozens of hours of gameplay for you to find the secrets hidden throughout the map.
10. God of War
- Platforms: PlayStation 4
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2022
After a masterful trilogy that could very well be the end, God of War returns with a revamped 4th title based on Norse mythology instead of Greek. The theme and characters are not the only differences in the game, as for the first time Kratos has an open world that can be explored at any time the player wishes. Instead of focusing more on the hack and slash aspect as in previous games, God of War (4) lets you bypass the main campaign to interact with NPCs and complete optional side quests.
11.Horizon Zero Dawn
- Platforms: PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2022
Horizon Zero Dawn is one of the biggest names in 3rd person action RPGs. In terms of visuals, mechanics and open world, the game resembles titles like The Witcher 3, Red Dead Redemption 2 and Sekiro, but with better-crafted and flashy visuals. The game has a very original theme that mixes prehistoric and futuristic elements, in addition to a very engaging plot.
12. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (Mobile)
- Platforms: Android e iOS
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2004
Of course, the PC and console versions of San Andreas deserve all the respect, but it's in the Android and IOS version that the game still remains extremely relevant. The game manages to offer all the already known experience of the GTA franchise on the mobile screen without any loss of fun and gameplay. Probably the best open world game on mobile.
13. Genshin Impact (Mobile)
- Platforms: Android e iOS
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2020
Genshin Impact's open world isn't anything special for a PC and console game, but the fact that it's also a mobile game warrants its spot on this list. Genshin Impact manages to offer a level of freedom and exploration unheard of on Android and iOS, which many action RPGs don't have at the same level. For those who still don't know, Genshin Impact is a game that takes a lot of inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, mainly in mechanics, graphics and the possibility of exploring the open world vertically, whether climbing or gliding with wings or equipment .
14. World of Warcraft
- Platforms: PC
- Genre: MMORPG
- Release year: 2004
World of Warcraft is the most successful MMORPG in history. Even though it's a much older game than many on this list, its open world is still as big and varied as any other. With scenarios divided into different continents, planets and dimensions, here you will need a LOT of time to visit all the locations, even if you are on top of a winged mount. Of course, adding to the size of the open world are the endless things the game offers like thousands of quests, PVP, PVE, professions, commerce and much more.
15. Terraria
- Platforms: PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android e iOS
- Genre: sandbox/RPG
- Release year: 2022
A 2D open world game. Terraria has achieved a very curious feat and offers an experience worthy of Minecraft, but in a 2D platform setting. The game combines various RPG elements with sandbox and survival, requiring the player to farm resources to craft items, weapons, and build structures. Regarding the open world, the game stands out for allowing exploration of the surface and also the underground in what seems to be an infinite scenario.
16Watch Dogs: Legion
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Google Stadia
- Genre: Action and adventure
- Release year: 2020
Watch Dogs: Legion follows the same line as the previous titles and delivers an action game very similar to GTA V, especially in terms of the level of freedom to explore the incredible open world. As a great differential, Legion has further increased the possibilities of interacting with electronic devices in the city, in addition to allowing us to recruit ANY NPC in the game. This ends up creating numerous possibilities to complete missions, in addition to offering many extra activities to pass the time after beating the main campaign.
17. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One e Nintendo Switch
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2022
Skyrim is by far the best game in The Elder Scrolls franchise. The game has taken a huge leap in quality in all aspects compared to previous titles. Its open world, of course, isn't the biggest in the franchise (behind Oblivion) but it's still the richest in elements and with the most options for exploration. In addition to all the main and side quests, it is possible to spend many hours leveling up skills and learning different professions while visiting the different locations on the map.
18. Far Cry 5
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One e Google Stadia
- Genre: FPS
- Release year: 2022
Far Cry 5 is an open world FPS, something quite unusual in the genre. The game follows the same lines as all titles in the franchise, putting you in the middle of a civil war in which you will need to fight soldiers, criminals and various wild animals to survive. The game's artificial intelligence contributed a lot to the open world, as you can use the numerous elements of the scenario to interact in very creative ways with NPCs and enemies.
19. Fallout 4
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2022
Fallout 4 is one of the most popular action RPG on the market. The plot takes place in a post-apocalyptic open world where we can explore and interact with almost everything on screen. The game pays special attention to NPCs, allowing us to talk to everyone through various dialogue options. In addition, the game's vast open world is very well filled with an insane amount of content to explore, whether it's items to farm, weapons to equip and lots of upgrades to do.
20. Pokémon Sword and Shield
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Genre:RPG
- Release year: 2022
One of the best Pokemon games ever created, Sword and Shield has everything any fan of the franchise could hope for. With top-notch graphics, the game offers a very vast open world, full of things to do in addition to catching pokemons. Here, it is possible to team up with other players to defeat bosses, hunt rare shinies, side quests and much more. The only downside of the game is that it doesn't have all the pokémons out there, but, of course, it still has hundreds for you to catch.
21. Rust
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
- Genre: survival
- Release year: 2022
Rust is a survival game in its purest form. The gameplay takes place in a vast open world where you can interact with everything and everyone around you, having to do everything to overcome hunger, thirst, heat, cold and the attack of animals and other players. As an online game where players share the same server, exploring the open world is always a tense experience.
22. Cyberpunk
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X e Google Stadia
- Genre: action RPG
- Release year: 2020
Little by little Cyberpunk is redeeming itself and delivering the game it promised to be. In addition to all innovative mechanics and extremely advanced graphics (to the point of not running on almost any device), the game offers a basically unprecedented freedom to explore and interact with everything around you, including electronic devices found in the scenario. Interaction with NPCs also reaches a level never seen before, which ends up further enriching the game's gigantic open world.
23. No Man's Sky
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X e Android
- Genre: adventure and survival
- Release year: 2022
No Man's Sky is perhaps not among the best open world games, but it is certainly among the greatest. In fact, the game has the BIGGEST open world of all games, as, as you travel through space, new planets are generated by combining various elements, allowing a basically infinite number of planets to be explored. Overall, the game follows the usual style of survival games where you need to farm resources to set up bases and keep exploring.
24. Forza Horizon 4
- Platforms: PC, Xbox One e Xbox Series X
- Genre: race
- Release year: 2022
Forza Horizon 4 is one of the best and most beautiful racing games on the market. The game takes place in an open world where up to 72 players can interact and compete together. The setting is based on several real UK locations and the level of freedom is far too great for such a seemingly limited genre. Here, you can even buy houses in the locations you want to unlock more content like cars, parts and skills. It is worth mentioning that the game has more than 700 cars available!
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