Stuck staring at your backlog wondering what to play next? Stop scrolling. We’ve gone full psycho mode to curate the definitive list of the 25 Absolute Best Open-World Games you can play right now. We aren't looking for quick hits; we're looking for worlds that will swallow your life for 100+ hours. From the gritty crime simulation of GTA V and the neon-soaked streets of Cyberpunk 2077 to the fantasy epics of Elden Ring and The Witcher 3, this list covers the fantasy epics, survival grinds, and hidden gems you need to experience. We break down the mechanics, the hooks, and exactly why these worlds are worth your time. Stick around until the end to see the clash of the titans between Elden Ring and Red Dead Redemption 2 for the number one spot. Don't forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dive gaming lists! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:09 Far Cry 5 01:50 Dying Light (1 & 2) 02:33 The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion 03:20 Assassin's Creed Odyssey 04:04 Immortals Fenyx Rising 04:46 Horizon Zero Dawn 05:26 Ghost of Tsushima 06:06 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain 06:43 Sleeping Dogs 07:24 Batman: Arkham Knight 08:03 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 08:46 Death Stranding 09:29 Subnautica 10:09 Fallout: New Vegas 10:49 No Man's Sky 11:31 Grand Theft Auto V 12:12 Yakuza (Like a Dragon) 12:52 Days Gone 13:30 Fallout 4 14:10 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 14:48 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 15:31 Cyberpunk 2077 16:13 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16:54 Elden Ring 17:37 RDR2 18:22 Outro #OpenWorldGames #BestGamesToPlay #Gaming