10 Best Open-World Video Games You Didn't Play

7. The Forgotten City

Given this one began as a mod for Skyrim, it’s a really impressive standalone game. In this really clever RPG you find yourself in an ancient Roman city, cut off from the rest of the world and, it seems, the rest of time. You’ll take on various side quests from the city’s other inhabitants as you learn more about your predicament, unravel the mysteries of the strange place, and try to figure out why everybody turns to gold when somebody breaks a specific set of laws.

This one easily could have flown under your radar as the original mod was made by a single developer and the full version by just a small Australian studio.

Despite all that, the result is pretty darn special. There are a multitude of endings to achieve depending on your choices and how much of the story you unravelled, and piecing together the puzzle as you go is immensely satisfying. If you’re one of those who didn’t try it out for one reason or another and you’re a fan of unique open worlds with enthralling narratives, this will be up your alley.