Filling the Witcher-Sized Hole: Eight Open-World RPGs to Play While You Wait
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Looking for something to play after mastering The Witcher 3? Here are eight open-world RPGs that capture the same depth, storytelling, and exploration while you wait for the next chapter in the franchise.
With the upcoming Witcher 3 remaster and the distant horizons of Songs of the Past and The Witcher 4, fans of Geralt are looking for massive fantasy worlds to explore. Finding that specific blend of deep narrative side quests, memorable characters, and atmospheric exploration can be tough when you have already exhausted the Continent. Fortunately, the RPG space has no shortage of sprawling adventures that capture that same energy, whether you want gritty historical simulation or deep tactical choice.
At the top of that list are spiritual successors and direct pedigrees from CD Projekt Red alumni. Games like Rebel Wolves' The Blood of Dawnwalker channel that familiar structural DNA with part-vampire mechanics and tactical combat, while Cyberpunk 2077 proves the studio's mastery of character-driven storytelling in a completely different setting. For players who love player agency above all else, modern titans like Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offer staggering levels of immersion and choice that rival the best moments of the Witcher series.
Whether you are diving into timeless classics like Skyrim or checking out ground-up revivals like the Gothic 1 Remake, there are plenty of expansive worlds ready for your backlog. These titles might approach combat and exploration from different angles, but they all understand what makes a great modern RPG tick, keeping our social feeds and gaming sessions busy for the foreseeable future.
Tags: RPG, Open World, The Witcher, PC Gaming, Console Gaming
Original article: Polygon