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Best Open World Games To Play While Waiting For GTA 6
Are you eagerly waiting for the release of Grand Theft Auto VI? The wait can be frustrating but don’t worry, there are plenty of open-world games to keep you entertained in the meantime.
From taking down criminals in 1940s LA to basking in the neon lights of Night City, many titles offer a similar gaming experience to GTA. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best open-world games that you can play while waiting for the highly anticipated release of GTA VI in 2025.
Developer: Team Bondi, Rockstar Leeds
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam
Released Date: 9 November 2011
L.A. Noire presents a thorough and true-to-life representation of 1940s Los Angeles, allowing you to experience both its luxurious and gritty aspects. Instead of engaging in bank robberies, police chases, and gang warfare, your objective will be to solve various crimes throughout the city of Los Angeles.
The action-adventure title offers an immersive experience that can be compared to an interactive movie, allowing you to investigate crime scenes, follow leads, and bring criminals to justice. The well-written dialogue, chase sequences, and shootouts add to the excitement and make the game even more enjoyable. It’s interesting to note that L.A. Noire was also published by Rockstar, which is why some similarities with GTA can be observed.
Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
Platforms: PS3, PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam
Released Date: 1 August 2018
Yakuza 0 has some similarities with GTA, but it’s unique in its own way. The game has a small but dense world with many things to do other than follow the fantastic storyline. Its most significant feature is its attention to detail. In any Yakuza game, the city is the most crucial character in the game’s crime epic. This includes several places to visit, such as hostess bars, SEGA arcades, sushi restaurants, and backstreets, where you can find several collectables and odd jobs to complete.
This prequel delves into the captivating fictional city of Kamurocho, where players assume the role of two of the most iconic characters in the Yakuza franchise, Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima. In this engrossing RPG, players will have the chance to showcase their skills by throwing both money and fists at any problem they encounter.
Developer: Hangar 13
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam
Released Date: 25 September 2020
Mafia: Definitive Edition is a remake of the 2002 titled Mafia and is considered one of the best title remakes. Unlike other games that imitate GTA, Mafia Definitive prioritizes telling an engaging crime story with intricate characters and intriguing plot twists.
In this game, the narrative takes place within the fictional city of Lost Heaven, Illinois, during the 1930s. It revolves around the rise and fall of Tommy Angelo, a Sicilian American cab driver who eventually joins the Salieri crime family. Although some of the gameplay elements may seem dated, we believe there is still plenty for GTA fans to appreciate.
Developer: Ubisoft
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC via Steam
Released Date: 28 November 2016
Similar to GTA, traversing the open world is a prominent feature of Watch Dogs 2. Players will have access to a wide range of vehicles, from cars to buses, quad bikes to boats, and many others. Additionally, the game places a strong emphasis on the parkour method of movement, allowing players to navigate the environment with agility and precision.
Set in virtual San Francisco, you assume the role of Marcus Holloway, one of the members of the hacker group DedSec. Players can use hacking skills to infiltrate and disrupt billionaire companies and craft useful gadgets with a sticker-plastered 3D printer. Watch Dogs 2 offers various approaches to missions, utilizing hacking skills and environmental elements to overcome obstacles, sneak past enemies, or create a more destructive path.
This open-world game is truly stylish and provides ample opportunities to experiment with the tools at hand.
Developer: CD Projekt Red
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Released Date: 10 December 2020
Night City’s neon-soaked streets have become an absolute visual treat, thanks to CD Projekt’s patches and updates over the past three years. If you’re looking for a science-fiction take on the GTA formula, Cyberpunk 2077 is definitely worth checking out.
As you navigate the treacherous and adversarial landscape of Night City, you will encounter a diverse range of characters along the way, including the iconic Keanu Reeves. Throughout the journey, you will have the opportunity to acquire various weaponry, vehicles, and abilities that will enable you to survive the challenges that lie ahead. With the Phantom Liberty DLC now available, it’s prime time to experience what Cyberpunk 2077 has to offer.
Read our review of Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty DLC here.
Developer: Hello Games
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Released Date: 13 August 2016
No Man’s Sky is a procedurally generated open universe exploration game where you gear up and survive the trip to the centre of the galaxy. You explore planets or you can stay in one forever. It’s totally up to you. Explore creatures and plants on new planets, and give them names! You can also explore crashed ships and new locations, structures even artifacts. If you like gathering, you can gather resources and minerals and sell them!
If you have VR you can also explore the galaxy in No Mans’s Sky.
Developer: Rockstar Games
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Released Date: 6 December 2019
A prequel to the first game, Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in 1899 and follows the story of Arthur Morgan, a member of the Van der Linde gang. This game is known for its open world, introducing a highly detailed and realistic environment, as well as an intricate, character-driven storyline. You can engage in various activities such as hunting, fishing, and interacting with the game world’s dynamic ecosystems. The ability for players to shape the story through their choices and actions is definitely a standout characteristic of the game.
Developer: CD PROJEKT RED
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Released Date: 18 May 2015
Geralt. Need I say more? The Witcher 3 is known for its deep and engaging storyline. The narrative is rich, and filled with complex characters, moral choices, and political intrigue, making it more than just a typical fantasy RPG. It’s also known for its emphasis on player choice where any decision you make will have consequences. There is a dynamic combat system involving the combination of swordplay, magic (signs), and alchemy to defeat various monsters and enemies. The Witcher 3 is also known to have various amount of side quests. These quests are well-written and often have meaningful consequences based on the player’s choices.
Developer: Nintendo EP
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Released Date: 12 May 2023
The game picks up almost exactly where Breath of the Wild ended, and in this one Link has an all-new suite of powers thanks to his new gadget. The best part of the game is that the gameplay allows you to do pretty much anything you can imagine but it is somehow still simple. The aesthetics is amazing and you cannot help but fall absolutely in love with the scenery. The music… well, it is incomparable and is a score that takes you places.
Developer: FromSoftware Inc.
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC via Steam
Released Date: 25 February 2022
A game with a dark atmosphere yet it enchants its players to explore the world. The open world is not filled with side quests but it does immerse the players in focusing on exploring The Lands Between and getting to locations they want to get to. There are stunning castles and beautiful forests that you can navigate through. The combat system is flexible and gives you a whole lot of options. There are different classes that all have their own strengths and weaknesses. The types of weapons you can also get vary from swords, axes scythes, shields and many more. The main challenge is the bosses in the game, which majority are surprisingly optional. They are difficult but will give you a sense of satisfaction when you defeat them.
Developer: Volition
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC via Steam
Released Date: 15 November 2011
An old one but a gem for sure. Saints Row 3 is an open-world game that is similar to GTA itself but well, more on the weird silly side best described as a comedy improv show. There are endless incentives to ensure you just never get bored of playing. You do a whole lot of different things and they are all over the top, but gosh darn it, you will have so much fun.
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