What is the best open-world RPG of all time?

Rockstar's 2018 cinematic achievement built the most breathtakingly detailed open world ever made and wrapped it in a deeply emotional outlaw story.

Nintendo's 2017 reinvention of Zelda and open-world design itself gave players total freedom to approach every challenge with creative problem-solving.

Nintendo's 2023 follow-up expanded the sky and depths of Hyrule while adding physics-based building tools that let players craft solutions from imagination.

Rockstar's 2013 crime epic created a living, satirical Los Santos packed with three distinct protagonists and a persistent online world still thriving over a decade later.

CD Projekt Red's 2020 neon-soaked RPG redeemed itself through extensive updates to become one of the most immersive and visually stunning open worlds in gaming.

Sucker Punch's 2020 open-world samurai adventure delivered Kurosawa-worthy visuals, fluid sword combat, and one of the most beautifully realized game worlds ever created.

BioWare's 2014 epic RPG offered sprawling zones, a deep companion system, and morally weighty decisions that made the player feel like the leader of a world-changing organization.

Guerrilla Games' 2017 debut open-world featured robotic dinosaurs, a gorgeous post-apocalyptic world, and one of gaming's most compelling mysteries to unravel.

Bethesda's 2015 post-nuclear open world married base-building with classic Fallout exploration and dark humor across a lovingly detailed post-apocalyptic Boston.

Ubisoft's 2018 entry fully embraced RPG mechanics across an enormous recreation of Ancient Greece, delivering dozens of hours of mythology-soaked adventure.

Capcom's 2018 accessible entry into the Monster Hunter series opened the franchise to millions with a lush, interconnected ecosystem and deeply satisfying hunt loop.

Pearl Abyss's acclaimed 2025 open-world action RPG drew rave comparisons to Elden Ring and The Witcher 3 for its polished combat and richly crafted dark fantasy world.