7 Best Open World PC Games You Should Play At least Once

Open world game is a highly popular genre of video games. The ability to approach the objectives of the game without any constraints is what set this genre apart.

Open world games have always been popular. Grand Theft Auto 3 which was released back in 2001 set the tone for the open world games. While there have been several outstanding games in the genre, we take a look at the best of the lot.

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#7 Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Witcher 3 is the definition of perfection. The open world game was released back in 2015 but is still regarded as one of the best games of all time. The game follows Geralt of Rivia a Witcher who is assigned to find Ciri. Witcher 3 is the epitome of open world games. It's outstanding in every department. There is a ton of content available in the game which will keep you occupied for a long time.

The game also has two DLC which are almost equivalent to a new game.

#6 GTA 5

Grand Theft Auto is one of the most commercially successful games out there. The whole environment around the game is fantastic. You can drive planes, go to nightclubs, fight the cops and do every possible thing. There are plenty of missions to keep you occupied. The gameplay will make you feel like a real mobster. To add to this there are tons of DLC available for the game.

#5 Fallout 4

Bethesda is known for making great games and Fallout 4 is no different. Its unique characters make the game more fun. The sheer amount of things available to do is overwhelming. The game had some crash issues and jitters in past but overall its worth a try.

Exploration is fun and the RPG element with FPS style makes it very unique.

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#4 Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim

Skyrim took the open world genre to the next level when it was released back in 2011. It has an incredibly massive modding community. The combative system feels challenging. The soundtrack is mesmerizing. Lore is incredibly interesting and nice to read about.

It has large amounts of quests to complete so you'll always have something to do when you finish the main quest. Overall if you are unable to play Witcher 3 due to not having a good rig you should definitely try Skyrim.

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#3 Borderlands 2

The game is very animated, has a funny story, a huge world to explore and many guns to collect. Lots of action to relieve stress, comical parts during the most difficult times, and lots of adrenaline.

It is a top FPS game and will keep you occupied for a long time. The game becomes even more interesting if you have friends along with you. It has a great multiplayer system which will give you and your friends a good laugh.

#2 Just Cause 3

The story isn't the reason why people buy Just Cause 3. The plot is a bit lame and even the developers said that it is more a sandbox based game and that the story only helps the player get ideas of the things they can do.

The map is probably the best thing about the game. You can try whatever you feel like and basically, the more creative you get the better the reward is. It has a great combative system and overall its a fantastic game.

#1 Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain makes good on its word and delivers a great experience that's more than worthy of the saga's heritage. MGS5 is a stealth-based open world game. It's not a game which promotes direct combat but gives a more tactical look to your approach. It has a great storyline and you will find ton content available in the game.

Edited by Vikshith R