Looking for the Best Open World Games on PC (No Elden Ring!)

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I’m on the hunt for some fantastic open world games for PC, but I’ve already beaten Elden Ring three times, so that’s out. I’ve been trying Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag, and it’s pretty enjoyable, but I’m craving more open world goodness. I’m particularly interested in games with a solid mix of decent combat, fun exploration, and interesting environments. I’m not a fan of excessive icons cluttered on a map, but I know they tend to come with these types of games. Any recommendations, especially for games with good combat? I heard the Horizon series is great, especially since Forbidden West is now available on PC. Thanks!

Looking for the Best Open World Games on PC (No Elden Ring!)
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PotionBrewer -

You can’t go wrong with Horizon Zero Dawn. Even if some find its combat system a bit unintuitive, the world and story are captivating!

TrailBlazer77 -

I had a blast with Witcher 3 and its DLCs, I totally recommend checking those out!

RPGKing88 -

I’ve run through Elden Ring a few times too, and while Horizon looks good, I felt its combat was kinda on rails.

MysticMage99 -

If you haven’t looked into it yet, Avowed is set to release soon, and it seems like it could be right up your alley!

ExplorerExtraordinaire -

Generation Zero was pretty fun for a while! It has an interesting setting, and the exploration aspect is cool.

ActionAdventurer -

Don’t forget about Saints Row 3 and 4! They bring a different flavor to open world gaming with a lot of humor and chaos.

StealthySamurai77 -

Ghost of Tsushima is a must-try! It’s got beautiful landscapes and the combat feels so fluid. The Horizon games are fantastic too, I think you’d really enjoy them!

PlayerOneNinja -

Totally agree! I think I’m gonna dive into Ghost of Tsushima next. Thanks for the tip!

CombatWizard22 -

Ghost of Tsushima is top tier! The combat feels natural after playing Elden Ring.

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