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Best-rated open-world games

Grand Theft Auto IV tops this ranking with 98/100, ahead of Grand Theft Auto III (97/100) and Grand Theft Auto V (97/100). Metacritic critic scores. 113 games ranked.

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1Grand Theft Auto IVMetascore, Xbox 360 version (86 reviews; PS3 = 98 from 64; PC = 90)98/100October 2026Metacritic
2Grand Theft Auto IIIMetascore, PS2 version (56 reviews)97/100October 2026Metacritic
3Grand Theft Auto VMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (original platform, main score)97/100October 2026Metacritic
4Red Dead Redemption 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version97/100October 2026Metacritic
5The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch97/100October 2026Metacritic
6Elden RingPS5 Metascore (default platform on the Metacritic page)96/100October 2026Metacritic
7The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimMetascore, Xbox 360 version (main score)96/100October 2026Metacritic
8The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomMetascore, Switch version96/100October 2026Metacritic
9Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityMetascore, PS2 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
10Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasMetascore, PlayStation 2 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
11Red Dead RedemptionMetascore, Xbox 360 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
12The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionMetascore, Xbox 360 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
13Fallout 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version (84 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
14Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainMetascore, PS4 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
15Forza Horizon 4Metascore, Xbox One version92/100October 2026Metacritic
16Forza Horizon 5Metascore, Xbox Series X version92/100October 2026Metacritic
17The Witcher 3: Wild HuntMetascore, PS4 version92/100October 2026Metacritic
18Xenoblade ChroniclesMetascore, Wii version (59 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
19Forza Horizon 3Metascore, Xbox One version91/100October 2026Metacritic
20Assassin's Creed IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version (82 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
21Marvel's Spider-Man 2Metascore, PS5 version (most-reviewed platform: 152 reviews; PC = 76)90/100October 2026Metacritic
22Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodMetascore, Xbox 360 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
23Death Stranding 2: On the BeachMetascore, PS5 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
24Horizon Zero DawnMetascore, PS4 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
25Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
26The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
27Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagMetascore, PS3 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
28Burnout ParadiseMetascore, Xbox 360 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
29Far Cry 3Metascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
30Horizon Forbidden WestMetascore, PS5 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
31ShenmueMetascore, Dreamcast version88/100October 2026Metacritic
32Batman: Arkham KnightMetascore, PlayStation 4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
33BullyMetascore, PlayStation 287/100October 2026Metacritic
34Fallout 4PS4 Metascore87/100October 2026Metacritic
35Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)Metascore, PS4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
36Cyberpunk 2077Metascore, PC version86/100October 2026Metacritic
37Dragon's Dogma 2Metascore, PS5 version (83 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
38Ghost of YōteiMetascore, PS5 version (only platform)86/100October 2026Metacritic
39Saints Row IV: Re-ElectedMetascore, PC (Saints Row IV, 2013) version (45 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
40Far Cry 4Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (83 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
41InfamousMetascore, PlayStation 3 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
42Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles MoralesMetascore, PS5 version (89 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
43Assassin's Creed IIIMetascore, Xbox 360 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
44Fallout: New VegasMetascore, Xbox 360 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
45Hogwarts LegacyMetascore, PS5 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
46Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (85 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
47Saints Row: The ThirdMetascore, Xbox 360 version (70 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
48Assassin's Creed OdysseyMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
49CrackdownMetascore, Xbox 360 version (75 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
50Ghost of TsushimaMetascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
51Need for Speed: Most WantedMetascore, Xbox 360 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
52Pokémon Legends: ArceusMetascore, Nintendo Switch version83/100October 2026Metacritic
53V RisingMetascore, PC version (40 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
54Watch Dogs 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (99 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
55Assassin's CreedMetascore, Xbox 360 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
56Assassin's Creed OriginsMetascore, PS4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
57Assassin's Creed ShadowsPS5 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 102 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
58Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenMetascore, PC version (63 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
59Far Cry 5Metascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
60Final Fantasy XVMetascore, PS4 version (109 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
61Genshin ImpactMetascore, PlayStation 4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
62Immortals Fenyx RisingMetascore, Xbox Series X version81/100October 2026Metacritic
63Just Cause 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (74 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
64Saints Row 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (75 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
65Slime RancherMetascore, PC version (9 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
66Assassin's Creed ValhallaPS4 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 54 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
67Infamous Second SonMetascore, PS4 version (90 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
68Middle-earth: Shadow of WarMetascore, PlayStation 4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
69Sleeping DogsMetascore, Xbox 360 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
70The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredMetascore, PC (most-reviewed platform)80/100October 2026Metacritic
71Watch DogsMetascore, PS4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
72PalworldPC Metascore79/100October 2026Metacritic
73WartalesMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
74Mafia: Definitive EditionMetascore, PC version78/100October 2026Metacritic
75Riders RepublicMetascore, PS5 version77/100October 2026Metacritic
76Assassin's Creed SyndicateMetascore, PlayStation 4 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
77Dying Light 2 Stay HumanMetascore, PS5 version76/100October 2026Metacritic
78Far Cry PrimalMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (95 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
79Kingdom Come: DeliveranceMetascore, PC version (61 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
80Star Wars OutlawsMetascore, PlayStation 5 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
81Dying LightMetascore, PlayStation 4 version74/100October 2026Metacritic
82Just Cause 3Metascore, PC version (50 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
83Mafia IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version (79 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
84Black DesertMetascore, PC (Black Desert Online) version73/100October 2026Metacritic
85Far Cry 6Metascore, PlayStation 5 version73/100October 2026Metacritic
86S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylMetascore, PC version73/100October 2026Metacritic
87Assassin's Creed UnityMetascore, Xbox One (most-reviewed platform)72/100October 2026Metacritic
88Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
89Need for Speed HeatMetascore, PlayStation 4 version72/100October 2026Metacritic
90Pokémon Scarlet and VioletCritic Metascore, Nintendo Switch (Pokémon Scarlet)72/100October 2026Metacritic
91Days GoneMetascore, PS4 version (109 reviews)71/100October 2026Metacritic
92Far Cry New DawnMetascore, PlayStation 4 version71/100October 2026Metacritic
93Once HumanMetascore, PC version71/100October 2026Metacritic
94SteepMetascore, PlayStation 4 version71/100October 2026Metacritic
95Wuthering WavesMetascore, PC version71/100October 2026Metacritic
96ARK: Survival EvolvedMetascore, PC version (18 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
97New WorldMetascore, PC version (35 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
98Sonic FrontiersMetascore, PS5 version (90 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
99Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsMetascore, PS4 version70/100October 2026Metacritic
100Mad MaxMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (72 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
101RustMetascore, PC version69/100October 2026Metacritic
102Conan Exiles EnhancedMetascore, PlayStation 4 (33 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
103Just Cause 4 ReloadedMetascore, PC version (43 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
104Mafia IIIMetascore, PS4 version (67 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
105Outward Definitive EditionMetascore, PC version (20 reviews)67/100October 2026Metacritic
106State of Decay 2Metascore, Xbox One version (78 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
107Tower of FantasyMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)65/100October 2026Metacritic
108The Crew 2Metascore, PS4 version64/100October 2026Metacritic
109theHunter: Call of the WildMetascore, PC version (13 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
110Need for Speed PaybackMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (61 reviews)61/100October 2026Metacritic
111RedfallMetascore, Xbox Series X version56/100October 2026Metacritic
112Fallout 76Metascore, PC version52/100October 2026Metacritic
113Generation ZeroMetascore, PC version (31 reviews)51/100October 2026Metacritic

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