The most breathtakingly beautiful worlds in video games

15. Journey

Journey is the stunning antidote to fast-paced shooters, overly complex RPGs, and action adventures. The beauty of this game is in the ability to create a sense of emotional depth and companionship with the in-game world, which throws interesting strangers along your way. | © SIE Santa Monica Studio

14. Valheim

Valheim throws players into a harsh and unforgiving world where the environment itself is the greatest challenge. The game's world will be perfect for players who enjoy the satisfaction of overcoming brutal elements, crafting a feeling of true conquest as you master the world around you. | © Iron Gate Studio

13. Starfield

Starfield is more than another space game, it celebrates diversity, exploration, and the infinite possibilities inside the virtual universe. While some planets might feel empty, the game's sophisticated tech system is designed to make each world feel distinct and immersive in its own right. | © Bethesda Game Studios

12. Horizon Forbidden West

Horizon Forbidden West is a great open-world adventure, especially as the sequel. The game has an open world with plenty of things to do and places to explore, fights against some well-developed machines, and stunning visuals that will enchant you again. | © Nixxes Software

11. Inside

Inside builds on the strengths of its predecessor Limbo, creating an even more engaging world and an unimaginable twist that leaves players reeling for deep discussions. The animation and music in this game are another sort of masterpiece that encourages exploration and provides a captivating journey. | © Playdead

10. Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus offers a stunning world with aesthetic locations of all kinds. The game combines exploration and puzzle-solving, where you must cleverly use the environment to scale these behemoths and uncover their vulnerabilities. | © SIE Japan Studio

9. Alan Wake 2

Alan Wake 2 combines slow-burn psychological terror with frantic survival-horror action. The game not only meets but exceeds the ambitions of Remedy Entertainment, crafting a world that is both gorgeously dingy and chillingly immersive. | © Remedy Entertainment

8. Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 combines equal parts of beautiful and messy, offering urban decay, corporatocracy, and high-tech neon collide. The game provokes thought about the very essence of society and technology's role within it, which makes a haunting mirror of the worst parts of our times. | © CD Projekt

7. Elden Ring

Elden Ring is a masterpiece about beauty and brutality that combines ghostly castles and unsettling marshlands into an expansive game world. This game stands apart from the FromSoftware titles not only for its difficulty but also for the open world that would be great for people familiar with such challenging titles. | © FromSoftware

6. Death Stranding

Death Stranding might not be for everyone, but Hideo Kojima tries hard to deliver a unique universe, the weirdest and most post-apocalyptic. You feel like you're one with the game, enjoying the gorgeous scenery and the fact that Kojima leaves plenty of room for a detailed story. | © Kojima Productions

5. Subnautica

Subnautica is an exceptional video game experience that brings players to an unknown planet with completely new terrain, unexplored depths, and strange wildlife. The game offers a complete, no-second-wasted experience that's both immersive and finite, capturing the thrill of underwater adventure. | © Unknown Worlds Entertainment

4. Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2 breaks away from the traditional open-world experience with a compelling narrative about Arthur Morgan and the tragic Van der Linde gang. The world in this game is richly detailed, from dynamic relationships within your camp to stranger missions that unfold into surprising full stories. | © Rockstar Games

3. Ori and the Will of Wisps

Ori and the Will of Wisps captures your imagination with breathtaking artistry and challenging gameplay, building beautifully on the foundations of its predecessor. This game invites players to lose themselves in a world where every corner holds a story, making every moment a deep experience. | © Moon Studios

2. Skyrim

Skyrim is an open-world odyssey rich in lore and layered with character customization, inviting you to enjoy the endless exploration and plethora of RPG features. The modding community continuously breathes new life into the familiar world, expanding the already vast horizons with their creativity. | © Bethesda Game Studios

1. Ghosts of Tsushima

Ghosts of Tsushima is the most visually stunning game from PlayStation 4, offering a deep world where beauty and brutality exist in close quarters. Exploring Tsushima is not just a journey through feudal Japan, but also a unique adventure that offers as much beauty as fast-paced combat. | © Nixxes Software