Everyone has a different definition of what they find fun, and that's fair. Some enjoy the challenge of Soulsborne games, of being beaten down over and over again by a boss three times their size (at ...

Open-world games are famously very long affairs, taking upwards of 100+ hours to beat. With the likes of Crimson Desert ...

From nuclear apocalypses to dystopian worlds, these open-world games drop you into the grimmest alternate universes.

Over decades of evolution, open-world games have come a long way, from text-based adventures and early simulators to interactive 3D sandboxes that realistically react to each player’s actions. Ever ...

Open-world pirate games are incredibly rare, but we have gotten some real treasures over the years.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Daniel has been playing games for entirely too many years, with his Steam library currently numbering nearly 750 games and counting. When he's not working or watching anime, he's either playing or ...

From cozy exploration to intense combat, these upcoming PS5 open-world games offer a variety of experiences for every type of ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Assassin's Creed Shadows is celebrating its one-year anniversary today, March 20, 2025. Below, we look back at how its immersive and sometimes ...

Discover the best open world PC games, including story-rich epics and creative sandboxes, offering massive freedom, exploration, and replayability. No Man's Sky - Official Steam page The best open ...

Ben Veress is a Contributing Features Writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Starting his gaming journey with Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles on the PS1, he quickly developed a passion for all ...

Once upon a time, promoting a new game with the phrase “open world” was enough to pique many gamers’ interest. But these days, that promise alone is hardly enough to set games apart. After all, games ...