10 BEST Open World Games of 2021 [4K]

Looking for an open world (or sometimes semi-open world) game to play on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S/One, or Nintendo Switch this year? We’ve got you covered with these.

10 Riders Republic

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Stadia Luna

Release Date : October 28, 2021

9 Valheim

Platform : PC Linux

Release Date : 2 February 2021 (early access)

8 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : 11 November 2021

7 Scarlet Nexus

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : June 25, 2021

6 Lost Judgment

Platform : PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : September 24, 2021

5 Subnautica Below Zero

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Switch

Release Date : May 14, 2021

4 Monster Hunter Rise

Platform : Switch

Release Date : March 26, 2021

3 Far Cry 6

Platform : PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S Stadia

Release Date : October 7, 2021

2 The Ascent

Platform : PC Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : 29 July 2021

1 Forza Horizon 5

Platform : PC Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date : 9 November 2021

BONUS

Biomutant

Platform : PC PS4 Xbox One

Release Date : May 25, 2021

Gas Station Simulator

Platform : PC PS4 Xbox One

Release Date : September 15, 2021

[Silver_Paladin]

Man you tip toed around the fact that gta trilogy remastered wasnt a dumpster fire so well, I thought you became a professional ballerina lol

[flakcannonhans]

*looks at metacritic*
I dunno if GTA definitive edition should be here.

[DaveSandine]

GTA trilogy being on this list is kinda weird. It's really glitchy

[bonecollector]

You can see how slow this year has been in gaming when you have the scrape together some games that I really wouldn't consider open world just to get a top 10 together

[noimageavailable]

You know the year is depressing when gas station sim makes the honourable mentions

[TamvA]

Elden Ring about to top this list next year.

[blackdoc]

my only complaint about far cry 6, literally my only complaint is the repetitive commentary when you start a mission or fast travel somewhere, just the same voice line over and over. Only complaint, a really small one, I mean I 100% the game so obviously the rest is great but still

[Jeff-cnup]

GTA Trilogy was "remastered". From mobile ports, apparently. Lol.

[EjayT]

Can't wait for Skate 4 - just hope it's not too long of a wait 🤞

[InsecureLoki]

What a terrible year for games. This top 10 is depressing

[SternSupremacy]

If Scarlet Nexus is open world, then so is Tales of Arise, and that game definitely deserves to be on here instead of the GTA Trilogy 😂

[Vandri]

You forgot Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Anniversary Edition... It's a new game, it just came out this year, dunno how you missed that.

[simmybear]

Jeez talk about giving Rockstar a pass on GTA trilogy, man it's a pile of poo but listening to your comments you'd think there was very little wrong with it. I thought Gameranx had more backbone.

[AncestorEmpire]

Ironic that the GTA trilogy remastered is broken, just like Cyberpunk 2077 when it launched.
Some CEO interviews don’t age well

[MonsieurEldritch]

Riders republic is a lot more fun than I would have thought

[Dylamn]

Scarlet Nexus isn't open-world, but there ain't no denying the areas in the game are so well crafted, so varied, and with great music to boot. And I'd be a fool to not mention how satisfying the combat is, especially with the PS5 Dualsense. I've been really wanting to replay it, and I would be right now if it weren't for my backlog.

[thehardcorecasual]

I’m loving riders republic, it’s so much fun. I’ve got about 3 videos left in my full game walkthrough to make then it’s on to the grind for 7000 stars lol. Can’t wait for the BMX dlc looks really good.

[Salchipapafied]

I find it kind of flabbergasting that the "definitive" edition of the GTA trilogy is here. It's a total disaster.

[yimaoliao]

Thanks for the amazing content Gameranx!

[canaanlawrence]

Dude I freaking loved Biomutant. Put over 100 hours into it