Forza Horizon 5 review

Forza Horizon 5 rounds out the list as the open world you explore at speed. Its Steam page describes a Mexico of living deserts, lush jungles, historic cities, hidden ruins, beaches, canyons and a snow-capped volcano, crossed in hundreds of real cars. Dynamic seasons change the world every week and bring dust storms and tropical storms, plus new events and areas to explore. The Horizon Arcade runs group challenges with no menus or lobbies, Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer, and the EventLab toolset lets you build custom races, stunts and game modes. It costs $59.99, with 52 DLC items on Steam. It ranks last because you never leave the car, and the extras can push the total cost up. As the friendliest pick on the list, it suits anyone who just wants to roam and enjoy the view.

Who it is for

Players who want to explore a big world by car rather than on foot, alone or with friends.

Price

$59.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Key features

• Open world of deserts, jungles, cities, ruins, beaches, canyons and a volcano
• Seasons that change the world every week
• Hundreds of real cars
• EventLab toolset for custom races, stunts and game modes
• Cross-platform online co-op and PvP

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Easiest game here to start: you just drive
• Strength: Cross-platform multiplayer listed on Steam
• Strength: New events and areas arrive through seasons
• Weakness: No on-foot exploration
• Weakness: 52 DLC items on Steam can add up
• Weakness: Windows only on Steam

Key facts

• Developer: Playground Games
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Released on Steam: November 8, 2021
• Steam achievements: 164
• DLC on Steam: 52 items

Where it ranks

Forza Horizon 5 is No. 10 in our Best Open-World Games verdict.