[Top 10] Open World Games with Character Customization

Updated:

17 Oct 2021

We all love a good open-world game. Even more so when the characters we create are present in the world and we can control every one of their actions. We sometimes make them look more like us or make them look like our imagination. Nevertheless, we all enjoy making a great character that will blend properly with the world of video games. So, in this list, we’ll take a look at the top 10 open-world games with the best character creation. Let’s get started!

10 . Red Dead Online

Red Dead Online Character Customization

Red Dead Online has been a huge hit in recent years as it captures the Wild West in all of its glory. The game features a vast open-world with lots of things to do. Engage in gunfights, rob establishments, roam around with your trusty steed. This game will never bore you. The character creation is probably the most realistic on the list as it is based on motion capture. You’ll probably spend a lot of time making sure your outlaw is suited for the Wild West.

9 . Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Character Customization

Destiny 2 is probably the best free FPS shooter set in an open-world environment based in space right now. The massive world speaks volumes on how the developers, Bungie poured their heart into it. You have the option to create a character based on three races Human, Exo, and Awoken and three classes, Warlock, Hunter, and Titan. All of these classes have different abilities depending on your playstyle. Throughout the game, you can carefully upgrade all of their abilities.

8 . Mount and Blade II: Bannerlord

Mount and Blade II Character Customization

Mount and Blade II Bannerlord is an action RPG set in a medieval open world. The character creation is incredibly diverse in this game. Along with customizing your bodily features you can also improve your skills and different attributes throughout. You’ll get bonus XP if your character resembles specific races and clans in the game so that’s a plus.

7 . SCUM

SCUM Character Customization

SCUM is an action survival game set on a vast island freely available for all players to explore. In the game, the main goal is to get off the island so survival is key here. The player can create a character based on age that will in turn affect the attributes. You can modify body parts, add tattoos and cosmetic gear to make your character more presentable. All in all it’s a fun experience.

6 . Monster Hunter: World

Monster Hunter World Character Customization

Monster Hunter World is an online RPG based in a beautiful open world. You are thrown in the New World infested with various kinds of monsters. In the game, you have a lot of customization options to make you character stand out. Facial as well as body features are present in the game. Expressions can also be adjusted. Your Palico, furry companion, basically a cat can also be customized. You can adjust its color, voice, clothing, and fur pattern too.

5 . Conan Exiles

Conan Exiles Character Customization

Conan Exiles is set in the harsh prehistoric world of Conan the Barbarian. It has a lot of customization options like face, body, gender, and a lot of other physical attributes. You can adjust them according to your liking. Religion also plays an important factor as different religions offer various benefits like crafting recipes and other abilities. So choose them wisely.

4 . Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 Character Customization

Cyberpunk 2077 features a lot of customization options for the player character. You can change your hairstyle, facial features, body shape and different kinds of cyberware. Your voice can also be changed in the game as it will also affect your romance options. Various other options like blemishes, scars and tattoos can be added to the character to make them stand apart. The game is set in a lively futuristic world you’ll surely enjoy playing in.

3 . The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim Character Customization

Skyrim is definitely one of the greatest games of all time and it’s character customization feature also deserves high praise. You can choose a race, gender, and various facial and body features. Different races have different abilities which will directly affect the Dragonborn character in the world of Skyrim. Classes like Nord, Khajiit, Dark Elf and Imperial are among the favourite races selected by players.

2 . Fallout 4

Fallout 4 Character Customization

Fallout 4 has been a beloved RPG in recent times. The loads of things you can do in this game are pretty incredible. You can choose your own story and pick yours and others’ ending in this game. The world has amazing side-quests and characters to explore. You can play either as a male or female. You can change your facial features, body shape, and a whole lot more. This game is pretty immersive if you dive deep into it.

1 . GTA Online

GTA Online Character Customization

GTA Online has probably the most amazing character creation experience in all of open world games. Sure it might not be that much more intensive than other open world games, but it lacks very few things. In the city of Los Santos, your look and obviously money, defines your respect. In addition to adding facial features, you can add tattoos, facepaint, face piercings and a whole bunch of clothing and accessories options. There are too many to count in this game so we’ll leave it up to you.

So, there you have it, folks! You can spend a lot of time making a character to your liking in these games and help them stand out in the game world. Enjoy and Good Luck!