Open world games for mid-range PCs
There is a stereotype that in order to comfortably play open-world games, you need to have a state-of-the-art computer. In fact, for most cases the average will suffice.
The fact is that the first openworld games came out quite a long time ago, so everyone can choose projects for their hardware.
Action, Adventure, First-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Sandbox, Survival, Crafting, Online
August 15, 2011
VGTimes:
9.0/10
Players:
7.8/10
Metacritic:
83/100
Exciting sandbox with a focus on freedom of action and exploration of an almost infinite open world. Created by procedural generation, it is filled with...
Action, First-person view, Post-apocalyptic, Open world, Zombies, Cooperative (co-op), Parkour, Adventure, Narrative
February 4, 2022
VGTimes:
8.3/10
Players:
7.5/10
Steam:
79/100
Metacritic:
76/100
The sequel to Dying Light features a new protagonist, characters, and setting, along with a new storyline that expands the game universe. The formula of "zombies...
Online, Simulation, Action, Shooter, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world, Survival
August 9, 2016
VGTimes:
5.6/10
Players:
7.5/10
Steam:
79/100
Metacritic:
75/100
No Man's Sky is an adventure simulator with a first-person view in a futuristic setting. You will embark on an exploration of space and planets, some of which may...
Action, Adventure, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Indie, Virtual Reality (VR), Survival, Open world
December 14, 2014
VGTimes:
8.4/10
Players:
8.7/10
Steam:
96/100
Metacritic:
83/100
Subnautica is a single-player adventure in a vast open world, with a first-person view, survival elements, and sandbox features. Playing the game will evoke...
Action, Shooter, Horror, First-person view, Zombies, Survival, Online, Open world, Exploration, Sandbox
December 13, 2013
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
88/100
Metacritic:
40/100
Players find themselves in a world gripped by a zombie apocalypse, where the main task is survival. During the day, they search for resources, build shelters and...
Arcade, Online, Simulation, Racing, Flight Simulator, First-person view, Third-person view, Motorcycle racing
June 28, 2018
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
7.9/10
Steam:
78/100
Metacritic:
66/100
The Crew 2 — the sequel to the open-world racing simulator with a variety of transport types. You will be able to travel around the open world in the USA. The game...
Role-playing game, Third-person view, Fantasy, Action, Open world, Adventure, Cooperative (co-op), Online
March 26, 2021
VGTimes:
8.2/10
Players:
8.3/10
Steam:
82/100
Metacritic:
87/100
The action takes place 50 years after the great disaster. The hunters are faced with a new and terrifying monster that is ready to plunge everything around into...
Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Open world
December 16, 2014
Players:
8.5/10
Steam:
40/100
Metacritic:
79/100
Elite Dangerous is a reboot of the legendary space simulator of the 80s. The Empire is on the brink of chaos. The Emperor is ill, and a fierce struggle for the...
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