Sometimes, a game comes along that players just want to lose themselves in for hours. Open-world games can be captivating, or they can be frustrating and monotonous. The sheer scale of an open-world game is both its greatest strength and its biggest weakness. On one hand, some games boast massive maps that take ages to explore.
However, with focused gameplay, open-world games can deliver deeply immersive experiences with incredible replayability. The realism of these game worlds is often breathtaking. Whether you love or loathe the following titles, they are some of the best-selling games ever made. Let's explore some of the most immersive open-world experiences available.
Updated January 6, 2025 by Mark Sammut: 2025 is here, and the year already boasts a couple of major open-world game releases on the horizon. Let's highlight a few titles poised to offer truly immersive experiences. Click below to jump directly to that section.
