Small open world games: 6 picks and what they get right
The best small open world games, from A Short Hike to Outer Wilds and Tchia, and the six things they get right: movement, edges, density, landmarks and home.
Posts about open world games
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Games like Caravan SandWitch: cozy picks (2026)
Games like Caravan SandWitch, for its calm drives, kind locals and worn-out world: Sable, Lake, FAR: Changing Tides, SEASON, Lil Gator Game and more.
Open world sailing games (2026)
Open world sailing games with a big map of islands to find by boat: Tchia, Sail Forth, Sea of Thieves, Sailwind, Dredge, Valheim and more, grouped by map type.
Cozy open world games to get lost in (2026)
The best cozy and relaxing open world games, from tiny islands like A Short Hike to big worlds like Stardew Valley, Palia and Tchia. With honest notes.
A Short Sail
The cozy sailing game with a cat.