Open-world titles, what can we say about them other than the fact that they’re arguably the most enjoyable video game genre on any platform. A lot of gamers definitely have their preferred taste when it comes to how they enjoy playing games, but most people would definitely pick open world games that allows them to roam around a gigantic or relatively small city and explore various locations and undergo missions at their own pace.
Players are rarely ever bored with open-world games, not simply because of the freedom of movement, but they offer you the opportunity to not only embark on an adventure, but you can also create your own in a given environment. It’s hard completing open world games but it’s harder to develop them. So kudos to all the awesome developers out there who have brought some of the best and most popular open-world games to mobile over the years.
A lot of resources is required to create a vast digital world that allows you explore its location as often as you’d like, and on the palm of your hands. So without further ado, here’s an interesting list of the 10 best open-world games on mobile.
Ravensword Shadowlands
Ravensword is an RPG game that offers you an open-world experience that comprises of decent-sized hubs, villages, cities, and caves. The gameplay story tasks you with the mission of following Ravenstones in order to obtain the legendary Ravensword. The game allows you explore much of its locations as you wish. You can go hunting and take on gigantic beasts like dinosaurs, boars, wolf-like wargs and towering rhino-like creatures and many others.
There are physical stores in the game where you can purchase food to keep your hero alive, buy swords and arrows to keep yourself armed, and even magic portions, just to name a few. Ultimately, the game offers a stunning world that you can spend time in, and even though some of its textures are old and basic, the game’s art style and solid feel of everything else makes it a truly remarkable open-world game.
My Time at Portia
While it’s not the most graphic-looking game out there, My Time at Portia also has its appeals. And if you’re a huge fan of games like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing then you’re going to find this game to be quite entertaining. My Time at Portia is a farming simulation game that offers so much more than simply planting and harvesting crops. It has tons of really cool features and even some RPG mechanics.
We could even say the gameplay is quite similar to The Sims but with varying degree of differences. In this game you must explore the lands, find and gather resource and then combine them to create different things. It also includes dungeons that allows you fight enemies. You can get married, start a family and many more. The game doesn’t offer the thrill of flying, driving cars or horses like most open world games, but it does offer a captivating gameplay.
Wilderless
Created by an independent developer, Wilderless is a breathtaking open-world game that also happens to be one of the most beautiful mobile games on the mobile platform. In this game there are no enemies, no missions, no natural dangers of any kind, just you and your will to explore the vast open world either as a man, woman, wolf, horse, polar bear, or soar the skies as a falcon.
One of the most interesting things about the game is the various types of customizations and modes that you can use. It allows you to light up a campfire, build a shelter against rainstorms, go ice skating, boat riding, watch the sun rise, make different gestures and many more. With its gigantic map, there’s simply no end to your exploration in Wilderless.
Marvel Future Revolution
Marvel Future Revolution is a game that mobile users have asked for for so long and now it’s finally here. It’s a thrilling new action-adventure game from Netmarble that lets you take control of some of Earth’s mightiest heroes and defend the universe from cosmic threats by going head to head with some of the most fearsome villains in the MCU such as Ultron, Thanos, M.O.D.O.K and the Red Skull.
Players get to take control of superheroes like Iron Man, Spider-Man, Storm, Star Lord, Captain America, Black Panther and Dr Strange in a vast open world setting that you can explore using Marvel characters for the first time on mobile devices. The game also includes NPCs like Thor, Rocket Raccoon, Captain Nick Fury and many others.
PUBG: Mobile
Player Unknowns Battleground reshaped the battle royale genre on mobile after launching in 2018 and has so far garnered more than 1 billion downloads on the mobile platform worldwide. PUBG is a competitive online multiplayer game that offers open world elements in its battle royal mode and enticing solo or team-up multiplayer battles. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4 which brings console quality graphics, 3D sound and jaw-dropping visuals on mobile.
The voice chat feature is also worth noting as it serves as an impressive inclusion combined with smooth controls and realistic ballistics. The latest installment which is PUBG: New State offers similar concept to the 2018 version as well. What sets New State apart from PUBG is the improved graphics and dynamic gunplay. The mobile optimization has also been improved with dozens of customizations at your disposal. New State is PUBG at its best.
Sky: Children of the Light
Sky is an award winning and groundbreaking adventure from the developers behind two highly acclaimed platformer games titled Journey and Flower. After a successful run on PC, Sky: Children of the Light went on to become the first game from Thatgamecompany to launch on the mobile platform as an interesting social adventure game where players can explore a heaven-like world by soaring the skies.
Players are required to soar the skies and spread hope in order to try and return the stars of fallen spirits to their respective constellations. The game also offers several gorgeous locations that will captivate players on end and allows you meet other players or team up with friends and soar the skies together.
Grand Theft Auto series
We can’t make a list of the best open-world games on mobile without the highly acclaimed GTA games. Some of the foremost and most renowned console-PC ports to mobile are the GTA titles from Rockstar Games. Despite being around for a long time, games like GTA San Andreas, Liberty City and Vice City are always considered when discussing the best open-world games on many platforms. If they’re not being considered for the graphics and visuals, then they’re being considered for their fantastic storylines.
GTA San Andreas made its way to mobile in 2013 where it didn’t take long to become the best open-world game for years. Other well known titles such as GTA III, GTA Liberty Stories and GTA Chinatown Wars also became acclaimed titles on the mobile platform after launch, making them some of the best open-world games to ever grace the mobile platform.
Six Guns
Gone are the days when Gameloft games ruled the mobile platform. Despite being around since 2012, Six Guns remains one of the best open-world games you can find on the mobile platform. It’s an adventure game that lets you explore the wild west as a cowboy who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance of his beloved wife.
Rather than driving cars and flying planes in this open-world, Six Guns lets you explore a rugged open-world on the blood red sands of Arizona and Oregon on different types of horses. You’ll be forced to travel the path of a wanted man who’s set on redemption as you become wholly immersed in the game’s captivating story and intense action with supernatural beings and dangerous outlaws.
The Pathless
This is a fascinating open-world game where you play as a hunter with an unmatched archery skills. The game allows you to travel through a mystical island where you must try to dispel a curse of darkness from the world with the help of your eagle companion.
You’ll explore the game’s gorgeous and unique open-world setting that’s filled with secrets and mystery to uncover. Your quest requires you to pass through the misty forests, snowy tundras and lush meadows. You’ll also solve puzzles of ancient ruins and discover the island’s dark history.
Genshin Impact
After racing past 17 million downloads in the first 4 days of its global launch, Genshin Impact went on to generate over $1 billion in less than six months after its release on mobile. Making it one of the most successful games to ever hit the mobile platform. The game offers incredible visuals, stunning graphics and a massive open world that allows players to visit gorgeous locations, climb mountains, swim across rivers and glide while taking in the breathtaking scenery along the way.
It also has an incredibly large map that players can explore and still not reach its end. The game also offers tons of customizations in an expansive world that’s filled lots of surprises from playing with friends in PvP and completing the game’s extensive story missions. The best thing about Genshin Impact is that it delivered on every aspect it promised and more. The storyline is great, there are beautifully designed locations to explore and the game’s overall graphics looks fantastic.
