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The most popular open world games

An open-world video game is a genre of video game where the player is given a large, expansive virtual world (or universe) to explore and interact with. In contrast to linear games that follow a predetermined path or level-based progression, open-world games typically offer freedom and non-linearity, allowing players to roam and engage with the game world at their own pace.

Open-world games often feature vast landscapes or cities that can be freely traversed, and they often include a variety of activities, missions, or quests for players to undertake. These games commonly provide a range of gameplay options, such as exploration, combat, puzzle-solving, character development, and interacting with non-player characters (NPCs).

Popular examples of open-world games include The Elder Scrolls series (e.g., Morrowind), the Grand Theft Auto series, Ultima 7, Darklands, and Star Control 2, among many others.

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Iron Seed

DOS1994freeware
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Spiritual Warfare

DOS1993protected Wisdom Tree
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Wing Commander: Privateer

Windows XP/98/95DOSMac OS1993protected Origin Systems
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Captain Blood

DOSMac OS1988 ERE Informatique
Captain Blood is a space exploration video game released in 1988. It was developed by the French company ERE Informatique, and it was designed by Philippe Ulrich and Didier Bouchon.The game is set in a futuristic universe, where players take on the role of Captain Blood, a human abducted by an alien race known as the Thiiny. The gameplay revolves a...
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Demon's Winter

DOS1989protected SSI Strategic Simulations Inc.
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Legacy of the Ancients

DOS1989 Quest Software
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Ultima 8: Pagan

DOSMac OS1994protected Origin Systems
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Ascii Sector

Windows 10/11LinuxDOS2007freeware
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TomeNET

Windows XP/98/95LinuxMac OS2001freeware
TomeNET (Troubles of Middle Earth, Net) is an online, multiplayer rogue-like game set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-Earth. It’s a persistent-world game inspired by Angband, a single-player dungeon-crawler based on Tolkien lore. You can play as familiar fantasy races like Elves, Dwarves, Humans, or Hobbits, as well as more obscu...
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Divine Divinity

Windows 10/11Mac OS2002protected Larian Studios
Divine Divinity is a role-playing game (RPG) developed by Larian Studios and released in 2002. It's the first game in the Divinity series, which has since expanded with several sequels and spin-offs. The game is set in a fantasy world called Rivellon, which is threatened by the rise of an evil force known as the Black Ring. Players take on the role...
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Star Control

DOS1990protected Toys for Bob
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Midwinter 2: Flames of Freedom

DOS1991 Maelstrom Games
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Knights of Legend

DOS1989 Origin Systems
Knights of Legend is a tactical role-playing game (RPG) released by Origin Systems in 1989 for MS-DOS, the Apple II, and the Commodore 64. Known for its complex gameplay and strategic depth, the game provides a turn-based combat experience that requires players to manage characters carefully and strategize battles with attention to detail. Set...
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MDDClone

Windows 10/11LinuxMac OS2007remake
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The Faery Tale Adventure: Book I

DOS1987 MicroIllusions
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Joyous Rebel

DOS1996freeware
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Lords of Midnight

DOS1984remake Beyond Software
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Exile: Escape from the Pit

Windows XP/98/95Mac OSWindows 3.x1995freeware Spiderweb Software
Exile: Escape from the Pit is a turn-based role-playing game (RPG) developed by Spiderweb Software. It is part of the Exile series, originally released in the mid-1990s. This game was later remade and re-released as Avernum: Escape from the Pit. The game is set in a massive underground world called Exile, where the Empire banishes criminals, p...
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Exile II: Crystal Souls

Windows XP/98/95Mac OSWindows 3.x1996freeware Spiderweb Software
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Challenge of the Five Realms

DOS1992protected MicroProse Software
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Tau Ceti

DOS1987 Thunder Mountain
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Nomad

DOS1993 Papyrus Design Group
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Daemonsgate

Windows XP/98/95DOSLinuxMac OS1993protected Imagitec Design
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Dragon Strike

DOS1990protected Westwood Studios
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Legend of Faerghail

DOS1990 Electronic Design Hannover
Legend of Faerghail is a role-playing video game developed by Electronic Design Hannover and published by Rainbow Arts. It was released in 1990 for the Commodore 64, Amiga, and MS-DOS platforms. The game is set in the fantasy world of Faerghail, where the player controls a party of adventurers on a quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Daldras.The game...