Apart from Elden Ring and Genshin Impact, here are the most enticing open-world games currently flying under the radar (p1)

Open-world games seem to be the latest trend in gaming right now.

The trend of favoring open-world games seems to be making a comeback, especially after the recent successes of Elden Ring and Genshin Impact. It's not hard to see the common thread between these two titles, as they both primarily focus on exploring expansive worlds, where players have the freedom to shape their own adventures. Additionally, the PvP aspect of both these games is relatively subdued, or practically nonexistent like in Genshin Impact. And here is a list of open-world games that are definitely worth playing right now.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

First announced in 2006 under the title Final Fantasy XIII Versus, this game quickly garnered a lot of attention thanks to its impressive cast of characters and stunning graphics that rivaled the blockbusters of its time. However, Square Enix surprised everyone by canceling the project altogether, only to reboot it under the name Final Fantasy XV.

And indeed, Square Enix did not disappoint. Straying away from the traditional gameplay and introducing a brand new combat system, Final Fantasy XV allows players to engage enemies directly in front of them without randomly jumping into battles like in previous installments. More proactive and action-packed, Final Fantasy XV remains one of the most captivating open-world masterpieces to date.

Horizon Zero Dawn

Initially, Horizon Zero Dawn received a fair share of skepticism from fans. Touted as a AAA masterpiece developed by Ubisoft, yet with its less-than-stellar reputation, Ubisoft didn't quite elevate Horizon Zero Dawn to high acclaim.

An addictive storyline, straightforward and engaging gameplay mechanics are what define Horizon Zero Dawn. Tasked with defeating Typhoon – a powerful Titan imprisoned by the gods, now escaped and plotting to destroy the Olympian gods, the game doesn't impose excessive time pressure on players. Simply put, you can freely explore the world or do whatever you please, while Typhoon patiently waits for your challenge without wreaking havoc on Olympus.

Far Cry 5

If there's one standout feature of Far Cry 5, it's undoubtedly the vast amount of content to explore within the game. Players' maps are littered with hundreds of blue, red, purple, and yellow icons – signifying the myriad of tasks and actions we can undertake.