15 Best Open-Worlds You Probably Didn’t Play [2023 Edition]

With open-world games being as popular as they are right now, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the latest releases – which leads to many promising games getting brushed under the rug for one reason or another. But many of these underrated or underappreciated open-worlds deserve to be tried out, and here are 15 of the best open-worlds that you (probably) haven’t played but definitely should.

Sons of the Forest

Sons of the Forest is a brutal survival game that tasks players to hold their backs against cannibalistic primals with only a limited few resources to spare. It presents its brutal world with gorgeous graphics and striking attention to detail, and the gradual process of collecting resources and becoming more powerful is one that will keep you hooked for dozens upon dozens of hours. Add to that the ability to enjoy exploring with friends, and Sons of the Forest becomes a great option for a co-op open-world experience.