The 9800X3D just came out, so I’m looking to upgrade my 2017 PC to join the modern era, which means I’m waiting to play Baldurs Gate 3 (runs, but not ideal), Dead Space Remake (poorly optimised), Space Marine 2, Cyberpunk, Metaphor etc when I build my new rig in a couple of months.

In the meantime, I’ve finished some indies like Rise of the Golden Idol, first run of Satisfactory, did the Elden Ring DLC.

Then, there’s the gap from now till the next RGG game and Monster Hunter, which would really scratch that action, open world itch.

Any recommendations for action games that feels like you’re doing some exploration? Trying to get into a flow state. I may actually take a break and go read a book instead.

  • AceEnglish
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    3 hours ago

    You’ve probably heard before, but if you liked the factory building in Satisfactory, then you’ll love Factorio. I played it for 1000 hours, then I did 150 hours to complete Satisfactory, and now that 2.0 is out I’m starting a new Factorio run this week.

    Try the free demo (Website | Steam). It’s got a few hours of gameplay in it for free, and from there you can see whether you want to buy the full game.

    I will also recommend Subnautica, as mentioned elsewhere in this thread. (Steam (67% off atm!)). One of my all-time favourites: very fun, good story, great world to explore (very well hand crafted like satisfactory’s). Subnautica 1 is great; Below Zero is “just” good.