10 Open-World Games That Have Over 100 Hours of Playtime

I’m the kind of gamer who loves to really lose myself in a world, and when I get that feeling, I always head for open-world games. There’s just nothing like exploring a huge map, going on epic quests, and finding tons of hidden stuff. But let’s be real, not every open-world game is worth sinking over 100 hours into – it has to be truly special to hold my attention that long.

When we talk about how long these games take to beat, we’re looking at completing most, if not all, of what they offer. These aren’t games with stories that stretch beyond 100 hours, but they all still feature substantial main quests – a key part of what makes this genre enjoyable.

Just so you know, this isn’t a ranking – the games are listed randomly. The goal is to simply share games that offer over 100 hours of gameplay without getting repetitive. If you love completing everything a game has to offer and want something you can really lose yourself in for weeks, this article is perfect for you.

10. Starfield

Journey Through Space

Whether you enjoy it or not, Starfield offers a massive amount of content – easily exceeding 100 hours of gameplay. Beyond a huge number of main and side quests, the game’s detailed ship-building system is incredibly engaging. There’s a real satisfaction in starting with a basic ship and upgrading it into something impressive, then using it to explore space, battle enemies, and collect rewards. It’s a genuinely fun experience.

Starfield isn’t just about completing missions and building spaceships. It really lets you create your own character and experience the game your way – you can even develop relationships with the characters you meet. Choosing to align with or oppose different groups adds to the immersive experience, unlocking new stories and interactions. While it might not be Bethesda’s best game ever, it definitely feels like a Bethesda game, offering the same level of detail and depth found in titles like Skyrim and Fallout. If you find yourself enjoying Starfield (and many people do!), you can easily spend over 100 hours playing.

9. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

A Long Journey In Greece

Okay, so Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is seriously good – definitely one of the best in the series. But it’s also the game that kinda got Ubisoft a rep for overstuffing things! The map is HUGE, honestly. There’s so much to do – tons of places to explore, people to talk to, side quests, forts to take over, bounties to hunt… the list goes on and on. Sometimes it feels like too much, like it’s trying to throw everything at you all at once. But honestly, it’s great because if I’m ever bored, I know I can always jump back in and find another dozen hours of gameplay. It’s a game you can just keep playing and playing.

If you enjoy games with lots of tasks, side quests, and collectibles, Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey is a great fit. In fact, most Ubisoft games offer this type of experience. Odyssey is packed with things to do and places to discover – you’ll always have a new goal, unless you’re aiming for 100% completion, which takes around 150 hours according to player data.

8. No Man’s Sky

Procedurally Generated Planets

No Man’s Sky stands out because of its constantly changing, procedurally generated planets, offering potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay. Each time you play, you’ll discover new and unique worlds, and that feeling of exploration keeps you coming back for more. What’s great is that there’s no single ‘right’ way to play – every player’s experience is different and shaped by their own creativity.

No Man’s Sky offers incredible freedom – you can concentrate on the story, explore planets, build bases, gather resources, maintain your ship, or even take on side quests for extra cash. It’s a huge, constantly evolving playground that keeps you hooked. While the game had a rocky start, the developers have worked tirelessly to transform it into one of the most captivating open-world experiences available. Just be ready to lose yourself in it!

7. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Kojima’s Longest Adventure

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the biggest Metal Gear Solid game yet, offering a vast open world to explore. While the main story takes around 50 hours to complete, players can also tackle optional side missions for extra rewards. However, unlike many other open-world games, you need to advance the main storyline to unlock most of these side missions in Phantom Pain.

As players advance through the main story, they unlock side missions that offer great rewards, often leading them to take a break from the main quest to complete them. When you combine the time spent on these side missions with the main story, the game easily takes over 100 hours to finish. Plus, with detailed weapon customization and building up your Mother Base – both of which require collecting resources – the total playtime increases even more. Players who aim to complete everything should plan on spending 150 hours or more.

6. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Become the World’s Best Delivery Man

Death Stranding, released in 2019, received a divided reaction – some found its focus on delivering packages frustrating, while others appreciated its calming and strangely satisfying gameplay. As a fan of the first game, I found it to be a truly unique experience. The sequel, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, builds on that foundation, offering the same core gameplay with more to do and a smoother, more polished experience. Delivering packages is surprisingly enjoyable, and the game’s improved mechanics are so easy to use that players can easily lose themselves for over 100 hours.

The main story of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will take around 40 hours to finish, which is a good length for a game. However, completionists aiming to fully connect the Chiral Network and complete every delivery will likely spend over 120 hours. This sequel features two expansive maps – double the size of the first game – packed with activities like rebuilding roads, constructing trams, and exploring various locations. With tons of unlockable items like costumes and tools, the game offers a huge amount of content, making it a very lengthy experience to fully complete.

5. Red Dead Redemption 2

Take on the Wild West

Red Dead Redemption 2 plays a lot like Grand Theft Auto, but it’s set in the Old West and boasts a significantly stronger narrative and more compelling characters. Like many role-playing games, it gives players a lot of freedom to do what they want, when they want. You can spend your time relaxing – like having a drink and getting into bar fights – or engage in more outlandish activities, such as tying someone to your horse and dragging them around. The game is full of these kinds of amusing and often ridiculous options.

Red Dead Redemption 2 offers an incredible amount of content, easily providing over 100 hours of gameplay. Beyond the 60-hour main story, there are 31 side missions that will take almost as long to finish. The game is full of unexpected and engaging activities, and with its strong gameplay, it’s easy to lose yourself for countless hours discovering everything it has to offer.

4. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

One of the Most Immersive RPGs

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is seriously one of the most immersive RPGs I’ve ever played, and it’s no surprise it was up for Game of the Year in 2025. What really got me was how much your choices matter – they genuinely change how the game plays out. You’re not just worrying about quests, but basic stuff like making sure you eat and get enough sleep. Plus, the world feels so alive and reacts to everything you do, meaning no two playthroughs are the same. It’s what an RPG should be, and honestly, I sunk over 140 hours into it and still found new things to do. If you want to explore everything, be prepared to spend well over 100 hours – it’s totally worth it!

Beyond the 60+ hour main story, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 offers a huge amount to do. Players can participate in tournaments, craft weapons, gather materials for potions, play dice against NPCs, and simply explore a massive world brimming with characters who live their own lives. Every character you meet can spark new side quests and stories, highlighting the incredible detail and effort put into the game. It’s clear this game was made with passion, and there’s a wealth of engaging content to discover.

3. Cyberpunk 2077

Take a Step Into the Future

Let’s talk about Cyberpunk 2077, another game from CD Projekt Red. You probably know it had a very rough launch – it was so buggy that PlayStation actually offered refunds, and many players couldn’t even play it. Thankfully, after a lot of effort over several years, CD Projekt Red has completely fixed the problems. Now, it’s considered one of the best role-playing games available. The game features a remarkably immersive world with tons of things to do, quests to complete, and enough content to keep you playing for well over 100 hours.

Cyberpunk 2077 features a massive city to discover, and its detailed character customization is incredibly engaging. Experimenting with different skills – like hacking, slowing time, or going invisible – is highly addictive and can significantly extend your playtime. Beyond that, the game offers a wealth of content, including contracts, side missions, romances, and leveling up. The Phantom Liberty expansion adds even more to the experience, providing around 30 extra hours of gameplay.

2. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

This Sequel Is Even Bigger

In 2017, Nintendo reimagined the classic Legend of Zelda with Breath of the Wild, their first open-world adventure featuring Link. It was a huge success, setting a new standard for exploration in games and inspiring many other developers. The 2023 sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, expands on that success, offering an even larger and more ambitious experience. Although it’s set on the same map as the first game, Tears of the Kingdom introduces intricate physics-based gameplay and a wealth of new things to discover, including areas in the sky, making it a significantly richer adventure.

Like its predecessor, Tears of the Kingdom features over 150 shrines hidden across the world, each with unique puzzles and rewards. Beyond the shrines, players can enjoy a main story, numerous side quests, collectible armor, and lots of hidden areas. For players who like to fully complete games, expect to spend over 200 hours – especially if they attempt to collect all 800+ Korok Seeds, which are cleverly hidden throughout the expansive map.

1. Elden Ring

Become the Elden Lord

Elden Ring is a landmark achievement from FromSoftware, and is widely considered one of the greatest games of all time. Its massive world is filled with incredible secrets and a sense of wonder, raising the bar for the entire genre. The game intentionally avoids hand-holding – there are few waypoints or quest markers – encouraging players to explore and discover things on their own. This freedom means a single playthrough can easily take over 100 hours, and with the addition of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, players could spend nearly 200 hours exploring everything the game has to offer.

Elden Ring is full of secrets! Players who pay close attention can find hidden areas like caves, underground cities, and catacombs. You’ll also encounter mysterious characters who offer quests with little to no direction, forcing you to solve puzzles and figure things out on your own. Between the main story and these hidden locations, challenging bosses, and cryptic quests, you could easily spend over 100 hours exploring everything the game has to offer. And even after that, diligent exploration will likely reveal even more to discover.

2025-11-27 01:12