PC games: GTA 5 has been a huge success since its release 8 years ago. The GTA series is mainly known for its diverse open-world maps but there are really good open-world PC games which offer more realism, enhanced graphical improvements and better game physics. Rockstar Games is doing a great job to push out new updates for GTA Online and GTA 5 which maintain the dynamics of the open-world title and offer players with lots of new features. Here are the top 3 PC Games which offers better open-world maps than GTA 5:
- Sleeping Dogs
Sleeping Dogs is a masterpiece by Square Enix and has already been the game of the year in 2012. It is still one considered one of the best open-world games with an excellent storyline. The character combat skills and game physics were very well balanced. Though critics say the game is heavily based on the GTA series and lacked ambition. Players can experience superior graphics than GTA 5, if they play on high/ultra-settings. The game is available on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.
- Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor was released in 2014 by Warner Bros. It is based on the story of J. R. R. Tolkien, and the setting fills the gap between the events of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The game offers exceptional open world graphics and combat dynamics which is comparable to some high end titles like the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The game is very well narrated and players can fully indulge themselves into the world of Mordor.
- Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 from Rockstar Games offers a diverse landscape from snowy mountain edges to murky swamp waters. The overall game physics and graphical representation of Red Dead Redemption 2 is much superior to GTA 5. The NPCs are much more responsive and will behave with the players depending on how well behaved the player remains. It features one of the best open-world PC games.