18 BEST Underrated Open-World Games You Must Play in 2026

Open-world games are everywhere, but some of the best ones never get the attention they deserve. While everyone talks about the biggest AAA releases, plenty of underrated open-world games offer incredible exploration, addictive gameplay, and worlds you can easily lose dozens of hours in. If you're looking for open-world games with huge maps, great combat, exploration, RPG elements, or simply something different from the usual big names, these games deserve a spot on your playlist. Make sure to like and subscribe for more gaming lists, hidden gems, and must-play recommendations! Check out our previous videos: https://youtu.be/AMvl0cXuK3E https://youtu.be/J5pAY8EtBSI https://youtu.be/k7TKHITCufc *CHAPTERS:* 00:00 Intro and Game 18 00:19 Game 17 02:16 Game 16 03:15 Game 15 04:19 Game 14 05:28 Game 13 06:48 Game 12 07:44 Game 11 08:59 Game 10 10:00 Game 9 11:09 Game 8 12:23 Game 7 13:23 Game 6 14:08 Game 5 14:58 Game 4 16:20 Game 3 17:26 Game 2 18:28 Game 1 ===================== *SOCIALS:* https://www.twitter.com/KryptoMacYT