It's incredible to look back on the open-world genre and see how far it's come. There was a point when causing chaos in Grand Theft Auto 3 was revolutionary. However, the genre has evolved. From the narrative genius of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the freedom, depth, and fidelity of Horizon Forbidden West, there have been massive strides over the years. Narrowing down the best is tough, but there are some clear winners.

Here are the 30 best open-world games available today and why they're worth playing.