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

Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook This latest trailer shows off some of the game’s adorable Familiars, as well as combat and building animations. It ...

Tyler Shipley is an editor for GameRant who has been writing for the team since 2021. Tyler has a degree in English from the University of Toledo. Some of his favorite games are platformers, but he ...

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 ...

For anyone looking to get lost in an open-world game, there are plenty of options available across various genres. For example, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is set in a post-apocalyptic version of ...

Blood of the Dawnwalker is getting a big strteam on April 28th, with the rdevs revealing its release date, storyline, and ...

Open-world games in 2026 are blending cutting-edge graphics with deeper, player-driven storytelling, as seen in titles like Crimson Desert, Death Stranding 2 and upcoming blockbusters such as GTA 6.

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That success has me excited for what comes next. Nintendo has had successful open worlds, but it has also dropped the ball on occasion. Still, Nintendo has plenty of room to experiment with open ...

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 ...

Absolute Batman makes his video game and LEGO debut in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Explore first look at the ...

Discover how open-world game development works, from the complete game design process for creating vast maps to building advanced NPC systems that bring worlds alive. Horizon Forbidden West - Steam ...