


That can make it difficult to find the best open-world games, especially on newer consoles that have so many to choose from. Not every open-world game is created equal, however, with classics such as Grand Theft Auto 5 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild standing out against alternatives that rely too much on "stuff to do" and ever-bigger worlds than making the open world suit the experience. Open-world games have only grown more popular with time, with many series even shifting away from linear design to give players more freedom and bigger areas to explore.
