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The best Open World games on Steam
Huge worlds to get lost in. The best open-world games on Steam, ranked by what players actually think.
Quick picks
What are open world games?
Open-world games give you a big map to explore at your own pace, full of side quests, secrets and activities beyond the main story. They're ideal if you like to wander off and make your own adventures.
The full list, ranked
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#1
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 842,154 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for RPGstory richfantasy
$49.99View on Steam -
#2
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 104,094 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for superherostory richcombat
$59.99View on Steam -
#3
American Truck Simulator
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 167,870 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for automobile simdrivingsimulation
$19.99View on Steam -
#4
SpaceEngine
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 16,198 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for sci-fisandboxspace
Solo2019$29.99View on Steam -
#5
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 765,347 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for drivingtransportationsimulation
$19.99View on Steam -
#6
Fallout: New Vegas
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 213,010 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for RPGpost-apocalypticstory rich
$9.99View on Steam -
#7
Kenshi
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 99,333 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for sandboxsurvivalRPG
$29.99View on Steam -
#8
Goat Simulator 3
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 14,044 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for physicssandboxexploration
Solo · Co-op · Versus2024$29.99View on Steam -
#9
Saints Row: The Third
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 48,948 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for comedythird-person shooterfunny
$9.99View on Steam -
#10
-63%
Contraband Police
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 25,145 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for simulationfirst-personrealistic
Solo2023$29.99$11.09View on Steam -
#11
LEGO® Marvel™ Super Heroes
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 23,093 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for superherofamily friendlycomedy
Solo · Versus2013$19.99View on Steam -
#12
Palworld
Very well reviewed: 94% of 417,483 players recommend it.
Known for survivalcreature collectoropen world survival craft
$29.99View on Steam -
#13
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Very well reviewed: 94% of 223,023 players recommend it.
Known for RPGfantasycharacter customization
$39.99View on Steam -
#14
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Very well reviewed: 94% of 180,956 players recommend it.
Known for RPGfantasydragons
$19.99View on Steam -
#15
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 24,918 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for post-apocalypticFPSsurvival
Solo · Versus2010$19.99View on Steam -
#16
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
Very well reviewed: 94% of 71,315 players recommend it.
Known for martial artscrimethird person
$19.99View on Steam -
#17
-33%
Universe Sandbox
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 28,198 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for simulationsandboxspace
Solo2015$29.99$20.09View on Steam -
#18
-70%
Loddlenaut
Overwhelmingly loved: 98% of 3,935 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for underwaterrelaxingcute
Solo2023$19.99$5.99View on Steam -
#19
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
Very well reviewed: 93% of 65,880 players recommend it.
Known for story richstealthcombat
$59.99View on Steam -
#20
-35%
Wobbly Life
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 33,743 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for sandboxsimulationfunny
Solo · Co-op · Versus2025$24.99$16.24View on Steam -
#21
Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Very well reviewed: 93% of 39,945 players recommend it.
Known for superherothird personcombat
$49.99View on Steam -
#22
POSTAL 2
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 118,760 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for dark humorfirst-personfunny
$9.99View on Steam -
#23
WolfQuest: Anniversary Edition
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 11,692 Steam reviews are positive.
Known for wolvesanimalssurvival
Solo · Co-op · Versus2025$29.99View on Steam -
#24
Sleeping Dogs
Very well reviewed: 93% of 10,251 players recommend it.
Known for martial artsthird personcrime
SoloSee price on SteamView on Steam
Questions about open world games
What is the best open world game on Steam?
Based on player reviews, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered is the top pick, with 96% positive reviews from 842,154 players. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered and American Truck Simulator come next.
Which open world games are on sale right now?
4 of the 24 games on this list are discounted today. The biggest deals are Loddlenaut (70% off), Contraband Police (63% off) and Wobbly Life (35% off). Prices are checked live on Steam, so this changes as sales start and end.
Which open world games can I play with friends?
8 of the games on this list have co-op, including American Truck Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Goat Simulator 3.
How we rank these games
Games are ordered by Steam player reviews, weighted by how strongly Steam players tag them as open world. Prices come straight from the Steam store and are refreshed every few minutes, so sales show up here as soon as they start.