There’s a certain inescapable magic to having an open world in the palm of your hand. It’s part of what made Breath of the Wild so engaging when it launched on the Switch. I vividly remember a dozen-hour train ride I took from Bucharest to Sofia, stuck in scorching heat, just lying in the train carriage, bleary-eyed, clearing out shrines. It was magical.
That sort of magic extends beyond Zelda though, as there are countless open worlds you can take with us for new, enduring memories. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best open-world games on Switch and mobile; so that you can find your next fix and get lost in a different world, whether you’re lying in bed or sweating it out in Eastern Europe.
So, go ahead, dig in. There’s a lot to choose from. Once you’ve had your fill, we’ve got lots of other recommendations for you, whether it’s the best mobile multiplayer games for those looking to spend some time with others or the best games like Civilization, for those looking to do the exact opposite.
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