What is an open-world game if not a massive virtual landscape laden with stories, secrets, and extensive ground to cover? Much more, as it turns out, with the genre producing some of the finest games ever made. Whether you’re interested in memorable narratives, incredible immersion, massive environments to mess around in or all of the above, the open world genre is more than worth looking into. But which titles should you prioritize? Check out our picks for the 30 best open-world games of all time as of 2025.
Ghost of Yōtei
Everything about Sucker Punch’s sequel is a step up from Ghost of Tsushima. The exploration feels more organic as Ezo is brimming with interesting stories, Mythic Tales, and activities (with far fewer restrictions on where to go). Combat is more visceral than ever, with the different weapons mixing up the formula in fun ways. All in all, a fantastic sequel and a stellar open-world game in its own right, which brings us to…
