Top 15 Best Open World Games of 2023

Here's a list of the best open world games that released in 2023 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

0:00 Intro
0:16 Final Fantasy XVI
1:46 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
3:17 The Crew Motorfest
4:59 Sons of the Forest
5:51 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
6:57 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
7:53 Hogwarts Legacy
8:38 Dead Island 2
9:21 Season: A Letter to the Future
10:10 Diablo IV
10:50 Atomic Heart
12:04 Assassin’s Creed Mirage
13:04 Starfield
14:01 Avatar Frontiers of Pandora
14:48 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

#15 Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PS5

Release Date: June 22, 2023

#14 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date: September 26, 2023

#13 The Crew Motorfest

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: September 14, 2023

#12 Sons of the Forest

Platform: PC

Release Date: February 23, 2023 early access

#11 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Platform: PS5

Release Date: October 20, 2023

#10 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date: April 28, 2023

#9 Hogwarts Legacy

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S - February 10, 2023 / PS4 Xbox One May 05, 2023

Release Date: Switch November 14, 2023

#8 Dead Island 2

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: April 21, 2023

#7 Season: A Letter to the Future

Platform: PC PS4 PS5

Release Date: January 31, 2023

#6 Diablo IV

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: June 06, 2023

#5 Atomic Heart

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: February 21, 2023

#4 Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: October 05, 2023

#3 Starfield

Platform: PC XSX|S

Release Date: September 06, 2023

#2 Avatar Frontiers of Pandora

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S

Release Date: December 07, 2023

#1 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Platform: Switch

Release Date: May 12, 2023

[MarkJusti]

still playing RDR2 from time to time, best open world ever made in my opinion. Rockstar is the GOAT when it comes to Open world games

[MisterH]

What I like about Dead Ialand 2 was that it looks exactly as advertised and the game didn't have any bugs. I had more fun with Dying Light because there is so much to do but I hope they continue the Dead Island series. For the time being, Danbuster should focus on adding more content for Dead Island 2. Haven't been on for a while. Maybe there is more now.

[PhaRoaH]

Wow! Sons of the Forrest really nailed the graphics.

[zepher]

At last someone is giving well deserved recognition to Season: A letter to the future. That game is nothing short of a simulated immersive journey. Glad to see it here.

[Chill_Mode_JD]

I bought Cyberpunk 2077 at launch and I can’t tell you how glad I am that I waited to play til after 2.1, I’ve enjoyed exploring the city without any prejudice or preconceptions and not to mention this play through is my first time trying mods and its freaking awesome! 🤘💯

[fernandod]

I'm quite impressed with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. I expected *WAY* less from this game. I got positively surprised by all aspects, especially the graphics and scenarios.

[PotatoJonson]

Avatar co-op is my favorite gaming experience of the year.

[ROTRYfcs]

Sons of the Forest is absolutely a beautiful game. I very rarely purchase games as soon as they’re released anymore but I purchased it within the first hour of the official release.

[Hinryu]

A few weeks ago I started cyberpunk 2077…the 2.0 and 2.1 update have done amazing things and I’m happier than ever that my first experience of the game is version 2.0

[kieranczyzniejewski]

Having a lot of fun with Avatar. Though I do certainly have issues with the game it's overall a pretty good experience

[osceiku]

If mad-max 2 came out next year, pretty sure that'll be in the top 15 open world 2024

[Gamingauthrity]

Phantom Liberty is an excellent expansion to Cyberpunk 2077 that delivers a rich, polished bonus act to the dystopian RPG 😍

[BrandonGavin_EDC]

Cyberpunk is in my top 5 favorite games ever now. They really redeemed themselves and have went over and above adding even more to make it how it should have been. PL is amazing.

[PandaKing]

I liked alot about dead island 2. But just felt bit short in terms of content. Wanted crafting/upgrading to be bit more impactful. But the gore system was hands down my fav.

[fadeTgrey]

Love it when Jedi: Survivor gets some love. Based on first-hand experience on PC, Patches 7 and 7.5 more or less ironed out majority of the release day wrinkles and it's far more playable now than back then.

[soliitudegaming]

Tbh im so glad to see Avatar make it to this list. The game is fantastic and Ubisoft did a TERRIBLE job marketing it. Massive did an AMAZING job making it.

[thehaymaker]

I find it strange that Diablo 4 and Starfield were placed so high. At least Zelda got its much deserved first place.

[jimiahrhodes]

I appreciate you stating the good and the bad of each game. Very helpful for players who have particular tastes.

[jimbo]

Just wanted to say thanks to you guys for the shift you put in. Gameranx is my favourite channel and I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the work that goes into your content. Hope you guys and your families all have an awesome Xmas 🎅

[OLBICHL]

8:15 wasn't a fan of the movies and never felt enticed to read the books... but hooo boy, the game was so much fun XD my face muscles started cramping with how much I was grinning, I enjoyed the game a lot