Indie games with smaller, denser maps offer a faster pace & unique experiences. Kenshi, a slow-burning RPG, rewards player agency with an expansive and dangerous map. Outer Wilds presents diverse, ...

Creating a single, fully-explorable map for players to get lost in can take up the lion’s share of an open world game’s development. This is why it’s so impressive when an open world game doesn’t just ...

Open-world games like Valheim offer natural exploration with randomly generated worlds and blank maps. Unique experiences, not just rare loot, are rewards for exploring in games like Red Dead ...

Google Earth combines satellite imagery and aerial photography to create a rich picture of earth. You can use Google Earth online, on your smartphone or tablet, or on its desktop app — all for free.

Open-world games use geographic technology for stunning, realistic maps of real locations globally. True Crime: Streets of LA ...

Ubisoft's open worlds are next-level, with maps like Assassin's Creed spanning vast areas. Final Fantasy 15's map is rich, covering 780 square miles of diverse biomes. No Man's Sky boasts an infinite ...