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The best open-world games with short main stories

Just because a game has a vast open-world environment doesn't mean the main quest needs to last forever. These games are ...
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Open-World Games Where Every Path Leads Somewhere Interesting

An unpredictable journey lies at the heart of any open-world experience, and these games are definite standouts in that ...

2025’s Most Unique Open-World Game Was Criminally Overlooked (& It’s Really Good)

This different open-world game was majorly overlooked amongst 2025's incredible releases, but it definitely deserves your ...
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Open-world games that remove the map and let you get lost on purpose

It doesn't matter what kind of setting, aesthetic, or gameplay style an open-world game is aiming for; the one thing they all have in common is a map. Offering such a large landscape to explore can be ...
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Inside Open-World Game Development: How the Game Design Process Creates Immersive Maps and NPC Systems

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 ...
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7 Great Open-World Games You Cannot Buy Anymore (& It Hurts)

These open-world games that are no longer available for purchase, but they remain playable for those who bought a copy before ...