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00:00Alright, let's be honest here.
00:02When it comes to open-world games,
00:04it's always the same titles hogging the spotlight.
00:06GTA, Skyrim, Red Dead Redemption.
00:10Yeah, they're amazing,
00:11but there are a ton of hidden gems out there
00:13that most people completely overlook.
00:16I spent months researching and playing
00:18to bring you this list of 18 open-world games.
00:21If you're tired of the same old AAA giants
00:24and want to dive into something fresh,
00:26get ready, you're about to be surprised.
00:30One, Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning.
00:33Kicking things off is a game
00:35that should have been a massive franchise,
00:38but kinda flopped on its launch.
00:40Kingdoms of Amalur Reckoning.
00:42This game is absolute proof
00:44that having a famous fantasy author, R.A. Salvatore,
00:48seriously write the lore makes a difference.
00:51People slept on this,
00:53but it's arguably one of the best examples
00:55of action combat in an open-world RPG.
00:59It feels like a God of War or a Devil May Cry engine
01:02dropped into a vast, vibrant fantasy setting.
01:06The moment-to-moment fighting is just so snappy,
01:09fluid, and satisfyingly crunchy.
01:12The biggest hook is the Destiny system.
01:15It's basically a classless progression system
01:17where you can switch on the fly
01:19between being a pure might, a warrior,
01:22finesse, a rogue, or sorcery, a mage.
01:25Want to be a battle mage in heavy armor?
01:27Go for it.
01:28That freedom of build design
01:30is something most modern RPGs completely ignore.
01:34The world of Amalur is massive, colorful,
01:37and packed with traditional fey lore.
01:39While some side quests are standard fetch quests,
01:42they are elevated by that fantastic combat
01:45and art direction.
01:46I personally lost over 150 hours
01:49just trying out every ridiculous class combination.
01:52If you like huge worlds and kinetic fighting,
01:55you need to check this one out.
01:59Next up, we have a game that everyone calls
02:01the best GTA clone that isn't GTA.
02:05Sleeping Dogs.
02:06And honestly, it's criminal how many people missed out
02:09on Wei Xin's story in the streets of Hong Kong.
02:12The setting itself is what makes this open world shine.
02:15Hong Kong is dense, neon-soaked,
02:18and feels completely alive in a way
02:20GTA's sanitized cities often don't.
02:23The environmental design and the sheer vibe
02:26of the night markets and crowded streets are incredible.
02:29But the two core mechanics that elevate this game
02:32are the hand-to-hand combat and the driving.
02:35The combat is a brutal, beautiful Arkham-style counter system
02:39mixed with incredible environmental takedowns.
02:42Throwing a triad member into a wood chipper
02:44or an aquarium never gets old.
02:46It's gritty, visceral,
02:48and the fighting is miles better than its competition.
02:51The driving physics strike a perfect balance
02:54between realism and arcade fun,
02:56which is crucial for a sandbox game.
02:58Plus, the story is actually good.
03:01It's a deep, dark tale of an undercover cop struggling
03:04with his identity.
03:06Sleeping Dogs nailed the vibe and the core gameplay loops,
03:10and it deserves way more recognition than it gets.
03:173. Mad Max
03:19A lot of people think Mad Max is just a licensed movie game,
03:24but trust me, this is a true post-apocalyptic masterclass
03:28that flew under the radar for most players.
03:31It's an underrated gem that deserves your time,
03:34especially if you enjoy survival and vehicle physics.
03:38The wasteland is huge, desolate, and extremely hostile.
03:42Exactly what you expect from Mad Max.
03:45The biggest time sink and the core of the progression
03:48is the magnum opus, your car.
03:51You spend 90% of your time scavenging scrap
03:54to upgrade your machine.
03:56Seeing that V8 engine get installed,
03:58or finally unlocking the thunder poon, is pure dopamine.
04:03The entire game revolves around systemic vehicular combat.
04:07You're always driving, hunting for a scrotus convoy to ambush.
04:11The physics of slamming your car into enemies,
04:14watching them explode, and then using the harpoon
04:17to rip off parts is insanely satisfying.
04:20The on-foot combat uses a solid counter-based system,
04:24but it's completely secondary compared to the action on wheels.
04:27The whole game works perfectly.
04:30It's a near-perfect example of how to make an open world.
04:34You're constantly pushing into enemy territory to clear camps
04:38and search for that last piece of scrap for your final armor upgrade.
04:42It's simple, but extremely well executed,
04:45and I guarantee it will pull you in for hours.
04:534. Starfield
04:55Okay, I know what you're thinking.
04:57How is a massive Bethesda game like Starfield underrated?
05:01But hear me out.
05:02At launch, the hype was so massive that people focused on its flaws.
05:07The loading screens, the planet generation.
05:10They missed the absolutely incredible role-playing depth
05:15and the sheer volume of content.
05:17This is the biggest space opera sandbox ever made.
05:21The time sink here isn't the main story, which is fine.
05:25It's the player-driven exploration and shipbuilding.
05:28You can spend literally 10 hours straight just in the shipbuilder menu,
05:33designing your perfect space beast.
05:35And that's a progression loop that's unique to this game.
05:38The true gem is the side quest density, especially the faction questlines.
05:43The Ryujin Industries espionage storyline is better than the main plot of most AAA games.
05:49The role-playing opportunities are unmatched.
05:52You can be a morally corrupt space pirate one minute and a heroic freestyle ranger the next.
05:57People complain about the vastness, but that's the beauty of it.
06:01It's a game of procedural discovery married to classic Bethesda charm.
06:05You can lose a week just finding random derelict ships and reading their data logs.
06:11If you ignore the noise and dive deep into the role-playing,
06:14this game delivers a thousand hours of content.
06:175. Just Cause 3
06:25If you ever wanted to play a game where the only objective is pure, unadulterated, physics-based destruction,
06:32then you must pick up Just Cause 3.
06:35People tend to write this off as just another open-world title,
06:39but it's an exceptional sandbox experience focused entirely on mayhem.
06:44The setting is Medici, a massive, stunning Mediterranean island republic that is begging to be blown up.
06:51The whole game is built around the chaos system.
06:54You liberate areas, towns, military bases, harbors, by destroying every red object in sight,
07:01which means tanks, statues, satellite dishes, and giant fuel tanks.
07:05The loop is simple, repetitive, but unbelievably satisfying.
07:10Rico Rodriguez is basically a one-man army.
07:13And the core traversal loop, using the upgraded grapple hook, parachute, and wingsuit,
07:18is one of the most fluid and fun ways to cross a massive map.
07:22You can rain death from above and literally glide from one side of an island to the other.
07:26But the real hook? The retractable tether mechanic.
07:30Tying two enemy soldiers together and yanking them into a gas tank?
07:35Tying a moving vehicle to the ground to watch it flip end over end?
07:38It's creative carnage at its finest.
07:40Just Cause 3 is a brilliant open-world playground that deserves way more love
07:45for how well it executes its one core goal, blowing stuff up.
07:506. Enshrouded.
07:56Next up is a surprisingly deep co-op game that's blowing up the survival scene,
08:02but still flies under the mainstream radar, Enshrouded.
08:06This game perfectly blends the harshness of a survival RPG
08:10with the creative freedom of a voxel-based builder, all set in a decaying fantasy world.
08:17The open world of Ember Vale is huge and gorgeously atmospheric,
08:21split between the sunny overworld and the terrifying time-limited shroud zones.
08:27You're forced to manage your time and resources in these foggy areas,
08:31which creates this amazing risk-reward exploration loop.
08:35For an open-world survival game, the building system is absolutely best in class.
08:40It's voxel-based, meaning you can literally carve and shape the land,
08:45build massive complex structures, and even utilize new mechanics
08:49like simulated water to power things.
08:52My personal obsession was building a cliffside base overlooking a shroud area.
08:57The sheer architectural freedom is insane.
09:01And the combat? It's Soulsborne light, focusing on dodge rolls, parries,
09:06and exploiting elemental weaknesses, which is a rare level of mechanical depth for this genre.
09:12It's a game of constant satisfying progression, whether you're crafting legendary gear,
09:17or just building your next great hall.
09:20If you want a fresh co-op experience that respects both the builder and the adventurer, this is it.
09:297. Dead Rising 4
09:32This next one is definitely controversial, and that's why it's underrated.
09:37Dead Rising 4
09:39Yes, they removed the notorious timer system, which annoyed some purists,
09:44but what they gave us in return is the best, most chaotic open-world zombie sandbox in the series.
09:50Frank West returns, and the setting is a rebuilt, Christmas-themed Willamette,
09:55complete with a massive, megalomaniacal mall and the entire surrounding town.
10:00The open-world scope is huge for the series, and they absolutely double down on the core mechanic,
10:06combining anything and everything into insane weapons.
10:09The time sink here is just pure creative carnage.
10:13You're constantly hunting for schematics to make things like the sledge saw or the electric crusher.
10:19The crafting system is faster and more fluid than ever, encouraging you to experiment constantly.
10:25Throwing on an exosuit and wielding giant X-fists to punch hundreds of zombies is just pure dumb hilarious fun.
10:33They introduce new zombie classes, the fresh and evo types, which keep the combat challenging,
10:39but the real joy is the freedom. No annoying clock, just a massive playground full of hundreds of zombies waiting for you to get creative.
10:47It's a power fantasy zombie game, and it's criminally overlooked because of the pre-launch complaints.
10:568. Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen
11:00Rounding out this block, we have the ultimate cult classic,
11:03a game that Capcom made that feels like a forgotten Elder Scrolls title mixed with Monster Hunter,
11:09Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen.
11:11This game's open-world is unconventional, harsh, and utterly brilliant.
11:16Unlike many open-world titles, the traversal mechanics here are brutal.
11:21There's almost no traditional fast travel forcing you to traverse the huge map, and that's where the magic happens.
11:28The world feels truly dangerous, especially at night when enemies are stronger and the visibility drops to zero.
11:36The core combat is legendary.
11:38It's a true action RPG where you can climb onto massive foes like Cyclops and Griffins,
11:44targeting their weak points while your party, the pawns, shout out tactical advice.
11:49The vocation system allows for incredible build diversity, from the arcane magic archer to the versatile mystic knight.
11:56The pawn system is the unique selling point.
11:59Your main pawn is a secondary character you customize, and you can borrow other players' pawns online.
12:05It's a fantastic community and utility mechanic.
12:09This game doesn't hold your hand, it dumps you in a dangerous world and trusts you to figure out how to survive.
12:14It's challenging, deep, and absolutely deserves your time.
12:199. Watch Dogs
12:24A lot of people skip over the first Watch Dogs because of the sequel, but Aidan Pearce's debut in Chicago is a phenomenal, gritty open-world sandbox that deserves a second look.
12:35It nails the atmosphere of being a lone vigilante hacker.
12:39The core mechanical innovation here is the ability to hack literally everything in the city, turning traffic lights red to cause massive pileups, raising bollards to instantly stop police chases, or blowing up steam pipes under the street.
12:52That sense of environmental control in a chase is unmatched by other sandbox games.
12:57Chicago feels dense and alive, constantly giving you opportunities for emergent gameplay.
13:02You can profile every single NPC and find out their income, their job, or if they have money in their bank account you can steal.
13:10It creates this addictive surveillance loop that keeps you exploring every crowded corner.
13:14The story is dark, dealing with themes of surveillance and paranoia, which feels more relevant than ever.
13:21While Aidan isn't as charismatic as Marcus from the sequel, the game's focus on stealth, hacking, and using the city itself as your weapon is a brilliant piece of systemic design that makes it a true underrated gem.
13:3610. Red Faction Guerrilla
13:40If you ever wanted an open world game where your primary objective is destruction, Red Faction Guerrilla is your answer.
13:48This game isn't just underrated, it's a masterpiece of physics simulation that has never been truly replicated.
13:55The open world of Mars is huge and desolate, but every single structure, every bridge, tower, and wall is built on the incredible GeoMod 2.0 engine.
14:05That's the technical term for why you can literally demolish anything with your sledgehammer, explosives, or vehicles.
14:12Want to take out a fortress? Don't look for the gate, just blow out the foundation.
14:17The core loop is all about driving around, causing destruction to raise the local population's morale, and fighting back against the oppressive Earth Defense Force, or EDF.
14:27The chaos you can create with a well-placed satchel charge is pure, uncut gaming joy.
14:33My favorite experience was taking down massive bridges, watching the steel groan and collapse dynamically, trapping EDF forces beneath.
14:42It's a game that respects player agency through physics, letting you choose how to approach every situation, stealthily using the terrain, or just driving a dump truck through the front wall.
14:52It's an insane, destructive sandbox that deserves way more acclaim.
15:01Number 11. Immortals Fenyx Rising
15:05Next up we have Immortals Fenyx Rising, which got the unfortunate label of being a copy, when in reality it's a pure, unashamed open world adventure that stands proudly on its own.
15:18This game is a vibrant, mythological playground. The world design based on Greek mythology is stunning and packed with secrets. The writing, especially the narration by Zeus and Prometheus, is genuinely hilarious, giving the game a light-hearted tone that most AAA open worlds lack.
15:36The biggest time sink, and the reason it's underrated, is the puzzle density. The entire map is flooded with these incredible vaults of Tartaros, which are essentially mini dungeons, focused entirely on physics-based puzzles, platforming and using your godly powers.
15:54You step into one, thinking it'll be a quick 10 minutes, and suddenly an hour has passed trying to master the arrow control mechanic to hit a distance switch.
16:04The combat system is also deep, focusing on mid-air combos, parries, and spectacular use of godly tools like Ares' Wrath and Hephaestas' Hammer. It's a perfect blend of action RPG and clever brain teasers.
16:19If you love discovering clever secrets and mastering tight mechanics, Immortals is an absolute must-play.
16:3012. Assassin's Creed Syndicate
16:32Rounding out this block, we head to Victorian London for Assassin's Creed Syndicate.
16:37This is probably the most overlooked AC title, being unfairly overshadowed by its buggy predecessor, Unity, and the RPG sequels.
16:45But London in Syndicate is a fantastic open world.
16:50The setting itself, Industrial Revolution London, is one of the best in the series.
16:55The city is massive, atmospheric, and full of life, from the dark alleys to the grand, smog-filled landmarks.
17:02The true gem here is the dual protagonist system, letting you switch between Jacob, the brawler, and Evie, the stealth master.
17:10The key mechanical difference that makes traversal so fluid is the rope launcher.
17:16Sure, some fans hated it, but zipping instantly to the top of Big Ben or grappling across wide streets completely changes the open world dynamic.
17:25It makes the movement faster and more fun than almost any other game in the franchise.
17:30Plus, the gang warfare system is a total blast.
17:34Taking over the burrows, fighting gang leaders, and recruiting rooks to fight alongside you makes London feel like a truly conquerable space.
17:42It's a tight, fast-paced, and wildly satisfying piece of action stealth, and it's definitely time to give the Fry Twins the love they deserve.
17:5013. Atlas Fallen Reign of Sand
17:58Kicking off the final section is a game that was tragically slept on last year.
18:03Atlas Fallen Reign of Sand.
18:05If you want a fast-paced action RPG with an open world built around incredible verticality, this is your jam.
18:13The world is a vast, beautiful desert, and the game's core gimmick is the ability to surf across the sand at ridiculous speeds.
18:20That traversal mechanic is simply the most fun I've had moving through a desert since Mad Max.
18:25The maps are huge, but getting across them is pure dopamine.
18:29The combat system is the real star, though.
18:31It's hyperkinetic, focusing on juggling enemies, parrying, and building up your momentum gauge to unleash devastating shapeshift attacks.
18:39Fighting the massive, insectoid wraiths feels incredibly fluid and stylish.
18:44You are constantly using the gauntlet to raise buried objects or shatter enemy armor.
18:49This focus on kinetic movement and strategic damage makes every fight feel like a boss battle.
18:55If you love games that reward speed and spectacle, Atlas Fallen is an underappreciated power fantasy that needs to be played.
19:02Next up, we have a complete shift in pace with submerged hidden depths.
19:13This is the definition of an underrated indie gem.
19:17It's an open-world adventure game, but it completely removes combat.
19:22The world is a beautiful, flooded city, and the time sink here is the meditative exploration.
19:29You spend your time traveling by boat, cruising through the ruins of skyscrapers, looking for the mysterious seeds to restore life.
19:37It's a very chill, but deeply atmospheric experience.
19:41The core mechanic is the low-stakes environmental puzzling.
19:45You have to figure out how to climb the broken buildings to reach the seeds, often using basic climbing and minimal gear.
19:52There are no enemies, only strange, passive creatures, and the beautiful, melancholy sound design.
19:59This game is a breath of fresh air for the open-world genre.
20:03It proves that a game doesn't need violence to be engaging.
20:06It's a fantastic piece of environmental storytelling that you can play when you just need to relax and enjoy the scenery.
20:13It's a unique take on the exploration loop, and completely worth your time.
20:22Number 15, The Sinking City.
20:24Now, if you like your open worlds unsettling and dripping with cosmic horror, you need to check out The Sinking City.
20:31This is a dark, detective open-world RPG set in a half-flooded, nightmare version of 1920s Massachusetts.
20:38The setting, Oakmont, is the main character.
20:42It's a claustrophobic, oppressive city that you explore mostly by boat or on foot through the grime-caked streets.
20:49The true time sink here is the investigation mechanic.
20:53This game is often called Detective Without Training Wheels.
20:56It has a no-hand-holding approach to quests.
20:59You have to use clues, reference your in-game journal, and locate crime scenes and archives manually to solve cases.
21:07There are no magical waypoint markers.
21:10The deduction system forces you to actively think and piece together the Cthulhu-inspired madness.
21:16The combat is rough, which honestly adds to the atmosphere.
21:20You're not a hero, you're just a private eye barely holding onto sanity.
21:24If you love deep narrative immersion and true detective work over mindless shooting,
21:29this is the most underrated Lovecraftian game out there.
21:3216. Kingdom Come Deliverance
21:39Okay, let's talk about a game that is only underrated because it's so damn hardcore.
21:46Kingdom Come Deliverance.
21:48If you want a medieval simulator RPG that throws realism at you until you cry, this is it.
21:55This game doesn't just have an open world, it has a historically accurate simulation of 15th century bohemia.
22:04The immersion loop is brutal.
22:06Henry, your character, starts as a nobody who can't read, fight, or even cook.
22:12Every action requires skill.
22:14The combat system is complex, based on real-life historical European martial arts, HEMA, with directional striking and deep stamina management.
22:24It takes hours just to be competent.
22:27You have to eat, sleep, keep your clothes clean to look intimidating, and learn to read in-game to decipher maps.
22:34The time sink is the slow burn progression.
22:37It's not about finding magical gear, it's about earning your competence through practice and dedication.
22:43It's a fascinating, brutal, and stunningly beautiful world that rewards patience over instant gratification.
22:51It's one of the deepest, most underrated open worlds available.
22:5617, Days Gone.
23:03We're almost done, and we have to talk about a game that was criminally overlooked at launch, but became a massive hit later.
23:09Days Gone.
23:10This one nails the survival horror open world blend better than almost anything else.
23:16The setting, Oregon, is massive, constantly hostile, and absolutely beautiful.
23:21You play as Deacon St. John, a biker, and the core gameplay loop is all about bike management and resource scarcity.
23:28Your motorcycle is your lifeline, and you're constantly scavenging fuel, repairing damage, and upgrading for better engine torque.
23:36The game makes you feel constantly vulnerable, but the real life stealer, the element that makes it truly stand out, is the freaker horde mechanic.
23:46Finding a swarm of 500 plus enemies and devising a tactical engagement plan using traps, oil slicks, and explosives is pure chaotic adrenaline.
23:56The world is full of emergent encounters and deep upgrade paths.
24:00Once you start hunting hordes and mastering the bike's mechanics, your hours just vanish.
24:05It's a fantastic piece of emergent sandbox gameplay that finally got the recognition it deserves, but still doesn't get enough credit.
24:1618. Rage 2
24:19Finally, let's end this list with a game that is pure, unadulterated, manic fun.
24:24Rage 2.
24:25This is the ultimate, colorful, post-apocalyptic shooter that flies under the radar because of its initial comparisons to Mad Max.
24:33This open world is the definition of a sandbox shooter.
24:37The driving is fast and arcadey, but the core mechanic is the combat system, which is incredible.
24:43It blends Doom's aggressive, kinetic pace with unique nano-tri powers like the shatter dash and the awesome vortex ability.
24:51The time sink here is the power fantasy loop.
24:54You're always hunting down arc chests to unlock new abilities and upgrades, making you exponentially stronger.
25:00Clearing a bandit camp isn't about stealth.
25:03It's about chaining your abilities for the most explosive and efficient killstreak possible.
25:08The world is visually vibrant and encourages chaos.
25:11The guns blazing approach and the satisfying feedback of the combat are addictive.
25:16If you just want to drive fast, shoot well, and cause massive explosions in a beautiful comic book style wasteland,
25:22Rage 2 is your underrated open world fix.
25:30And that's it, folks.
25:3118 underrated open world games you need to play.
25:35From the hyper-realism of Kingdom Come to the physics-driven chaos of Red Faction,
25:41these are the titles that prove the open world genre is still full of hidden gems.
25:46Which one are you downloading first?
25:48And what other amazing open world game did I leave out?
25:51Tell me in the comments.
25:53See you in the next video.
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