10 Open World Games That Let You Conquer Areas 

Middle earth: Shadow of war is a great example of Conquering because you literally take over regions. Fantastic open-world game with tons to do and with the expansion pack it's even better

Open world games with conquer mechanics have been one of my favourite genres

The saboteur was one of my favourite games on PS3, it had a certain charm about it and the black and white filter when in an occupied area is still such a unique idea. A rough diamond but certainly a hidden gem.

Bannerlord is actually fully out on steam since Oct. 25 and for anyone that interested in playing the game, be sure to check out the mods for the game. The mods bring in huge overhauls to the game, making it 10x better. Since the game has came out recently, lot's of big mods for game are still in development so you guys might have to wait for a bit. But even then, the base game is fun already.

10: Satisfactory 9: Dying Light 2 8: Red Faction: Guerilla 7: Dragon Quest Builders 2 6: Overlord 2 5: State of Decay 2 4: Viking: Battle for Asgard 3: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories 2: The Saboteur 1: Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

I love open world games

I absolutely love how for satisfactory when falcon says "look at the massive bases you can build" they show Josh's (let's game it out) abomination of a world 😂😂

I love that you included a shot of Josh's (Let's Game It Out) Satisfactory tornado of conveyor belts.

Yes Godfather 1 and 2. You really felt like the Don once you took out a rival family. But damn until you did they just never stopped hitting your turf.

Red Faction Guerrilla was such a cool game at the time. Felt like it was ahead of most games when it came to the destruction

I just wanted to say thank you for putting state of decay 2 on this list. It does not get anywhere near the recognition it deserves. Plus, you have to love how the developers have supported and expanded the game, what with the bounties, 2 new maps, reworking plague hearts, etc.

The Saboteur is likely one of the most underrated games of all time. The style alone made me fall in love with it. The freedom you have in movement with its free-flowing parkour, not scripted like something like the Batman games, the stealth that works surprisingly well, and the destruction was so much fun back in the day. I still go back and play that game every two years or so, still feels good.

Viking: Battle For Asgard was one of my favorites when I was a teenager. I've gone back to it recently and it definitely still holds up

It's such a power trip. I remember really liking the Godfather 1 videogame. Take over the businesses was awesome.

So glad that the Mount & Blade Franchise is finally starting to get some well-deserved recognition!

I love how you used the screenshot from Lets Game It Out with the nuclear cocoon, im glad you got that in there

Nice to see Let's Game It Out's base featured in Satisfactory. But also, his only true intention is to break every game he plays.

I love games like this. It’s satisfying starting from nothing and slowly take over the map.

The turf wars in GTA: San Andreas was the first game that came to mind when seeing the title of the video, but the video is about wayyyy more than just turf wars. Great list, as always! We ❤️ you guys at Gameranx!

Ooh I loved Viking battle for Asgard. Such an underated hidden gem

Fable 2 would've been a good fit for here. The fact that when you buy enough of the property available you become king, kinda makes you conquer it.

Conquering and taking over is always fun, especially if you're roleplaying as a Hero, building homes and setting up defenses are always my go-to, it's a nice way to tell the folks welcome, your safe!

Its crazy how red faction guerrila, a very old game has the best destruction even when compared to most games releasing now

The fact that shadow of war is not included here is a crime.

Hehe, Josh's conveyor tornado and spaghetti belting is always a pleasure to see :D (satisfactory part, for people unfamiliar)

Overlord was one of my favorite games as a kid. Also, now makes me feel old lol.

The Godfather 2 is one of the best examples of this kind of game n_n

M&B warbanner actually the pinnacle of medieval games. Personally I'd want to see a lot more games that allow us to conquer the lands on foot with diffrent themes.

Viking: Battle for Asgard is just.. amazing. I had totally forgotten the name of it so now I am gonna replay it

I loved Overlord! We need more games similar to that & Fable imo.

State of decay 2 is one of my favourite games, I wish you showed footage from today instead of release because its almost had as many changes and updates as no man’s sky has had. Better graphics gameplay, maps, difficulties, mechanics. It’s now nearly one of the best walking dead community style games I’ve played.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="389">6:29</a> I've wanted a nother overlord game like this one ever since way back when I first played it. It's one of the very first games I can ever remember playing and it holds a special place in my heart.

It feels like a king when conquering open world

It's good to see Red Faction 2 in here. So many great memories, and it still holds up pretty well. In terms of conquering, then the sequel is more relevant but my heart goes out to the first which was such a game-changer in general.

legit playing Satisfactory right now. So happy to hear Gameranx mention this masterpiece. : )

U guys for real have the best gaming videos in youtube! Thanks for bring us this content ❤

It's crazy how a lot of older games have more environmental destruction, deeper gameplay mechanics and are just way more dynamic in general compared to games now, when the technology we have today is way more advanced. Developers used to make all kinds of crazy games. Now it's just about what investors think is best for gaming.

I was so ready to say you forgot the saboteur but, surprisingly, you guys recognized this tiny gem. 2 thumbs up

Was waiting for this sooo long

This is a great list and would include, at least as an "Honorable Mention" Vampyre. The way you move around the map and influence the districts (and how your decisions can DRAMATICALLY impact the fate of those districts) feels like it meets that conquering criteria as you laid it out :)

I loved taking over the red zones in GTA: San Andreas by defeating the enemy gangs controlling that area, it was so much fun!! I used to play the hell outta that game, good times!

I know you’ve also done a list based on destruction, but I’d like to see a similar list based on how the playing area changes drastically over time. You can pull from multiple genres, such as Satisfactory, Battlefield 4, or Shadow of War. I’m not just talking about environments, but the feel of the area such as how NPCs react to you.

Love how the best example for Satisfactory is from Let's Game It Out, love Josh

The Saboteur is such a fun game! I would really like to see a successor to it

Open world game's are my ultimate favorite's!

Cool video as always

I love Viking: battle for Asgard. It was such a fun game, though I wish it could’ve had a new game plus or a sequel that expanded on the game mechanics. Or that there was a consistent source of gold, since it’s finite and consumables, upgrades, and skills require gold to purchase them. I know there was a previous game in the series that was based on Greece or Rome. I liked how the amount of troops you released increased the amount of Allies you had in sieges, and there are probably hundreds of enemies on screen, but as your troops die, enemy shamans will spawn them as Hel’s legion

My first playthrough of dying light 2 was so satisfying, I had no idea how much the city would change as I made areas safe and gave territory to the survivors.

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1">00:01</a> 🎮 Games and Conquest Overview - Falcon introduces the topic of games that allow players to conquer areas. - He clarifies that the list excludes 4X games, strategy games, and RPS games, focusing on unconventional conquest in various genres. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="58">00:58</a> 🏭 Satisfactory: Industrial Conquest - Satisfactory is introduced as a game where players conquer by building an industrial base. - The game's progression from a small base to a sprawling industrial complex is highlighted. - Conquering is demonstrated by transforming a wild landscape into a heavily industrialized one. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="142">02:22</a> 🌇 Dying Light 2: Faction-Controlled Conquest - Dying Light 2 is presented as a game where players conquer territories controlled by factions. - Falcon explains the influence of players' choices on the game world's appearance and rewards. - It's highlighted that the game offers a more intricate and involved form of conquest than typical open-world action games. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="232">03:52</a> 💣 Red Faction: Guerrilla - Destruction Conquest - Red Faction: Guerrilla is discussed as a game centered on conquering through destruction. The satisfying nature of demolishing enemy bases is emphasized. - The destruction's in-game purpose and how it clears conquered areas is explained. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="295">04:55</a> 🧱 Dragon Quest Builders 2: Transformative Conquest - Dragon Quest Builders 2 is introduced as a game where players conquer through environmental transformation. - Falcon mentions players' objectives to make the world look nicer by changing it. - Quality of life improvements in the game are noted, offering a unique conquest experience. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="358">05:58</a> 👑 Overlord 2: Evil Overlord's Conquest - Overlord 2 is described as a game where players conquer by becoming an evil overlord. - The gradual transformation of the world and the gameplay that makes players feel like conquerors are highlighted. - The uniqueness of being an evil mastermind with goblins is emphasized. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="419">06:59</a> ☠️ State of Decay 2: Zombie Survival and Conquest - State of Decay 2 is presented as a game where players conquer by managing bases and surviving a zombie apocalypse. - The complexity of base-building logistics, survivor group dynamics, and conquering enemy territories is explained. - The significance of expanding the group of survivors and watching them thrive is mentioned. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="475">07:55</a> ⚔️ Viking Battle for Asgard: Epic Conquest - Viking Battle for Asgard is discussed as a game where players conquer by exploring, destroying, and building an army. - The unique blend of total war, dynasty warriors, and open-world gameplay is highlighted. - The game's remarkable big siege battles and the feeling of conquest they provide are emphasized. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="560">09:20</a> 💼 Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories: Empire Management Conquest - Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories is introduced as a game with empire management and conquering mechanics. - The expansion of the concept from buying properties to a broader empire management mode is explained. - The fun of upgrading properties, altering interiors, and the tangible feeling of conquest is mentioned. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="617">10:17</a> 🕵️ The Saboteur: Undercover Conquest - The Saboteur is described as a game where players conquer by dismantling enemy bases during World War II. - The unique mechanic of changing the world from black and white to color after clearing areas is highlighted. - The effect of conquest on gameplay and exploration is emphasized. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="676">11:16</a> 🏰 Mountain Blade 2 Banner Lord: Tactical Conquest - Mountain Blade 2 Banner Lord is presented as a tactical conquest game where players lead armies. - The player's role as a conqueror, the immersive sieges, and direct control over battles are noted. - The game's position as the top choice for those seeking a true conqueror experience is emphasized. Made with HARPA AI

Omg thanks, I was looking for exactly this kind of games about a half year ago, I am gonna try some of these

Red Faction Guerrila and Overlord is literally one of the best I ever played, I just wish they had more games being made cuz these series are so fun and unique to play, they were part of my childhood and ive lost count of how many times i replayed them.

Mafia 3 was pretty cool in depending on the way you divided up the city to other gangs ur underbosses could turn against you leading to you having to kill them as part of the main story, it also affected which ending you got in the end

Throw back to PS2 era, Dark Cloud, being able to clear dungeons and earn buildings that you could place that would affect the character interactions and quests. 100+ level dungeons and collectibles, unique gameplay and character weapons. was just a solid experience.

Keep he great content coming....I start the day off with one of your videos and a cup of coffee.

I love that at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="83">1:23</a> you show Let's Game It Out's base as an example of crazy. He does crazy very well.

My issue with state of decay 2 is they did very little post launch to add to the base building. Sure there's Trumbull valley and the red talon stuff but their main focus seemed to be tweaking the zombies and adding difficulty modes. Im hoping in 3 they'll have gotten it down pat

Props to gameranx for constantly innovating with their content.

Thanks for the entertaining video as always guys. Always trust your reviews, and you never disappoints me. Gameranx is the GOAT.😎🤙🏼

So glad to see viking mentioned! I had it for my 360 and loved it!

I think the major difference to the usual X4 games is the player as an in-universe person. Not some immortal controlling force. The conquest is also more plot than mechanic, imho. In many other games like Just Cause and many Far Cry you liberate the areas more than conquer. They change hands, but you have little to no control.

I REALLY wish state of decay could make the jump to playstation

I can never get tired of open world games specially when some are well crafted and actual made a step up from the previous entries

Love the time stamp descriptions 😄

It would be nice, if in the next prototype game ( if they'll ever be a new prototype game) that you can choose to infect the city and takeover parts of it, while recruiting other infected super powered people, to take down government controlled parts of the city. Or heal up the city from the infection, having people look up to you as a hero, even helping you in a specific places in the story, even putting up posters.

Does AC3 & Far Cry 3 count? I had a blast conquering forts and areas in those games. Actually I think it’s the first time ever experienced something like that in a video game. I always prefer the stealthy approach when I take over different areas(Even though I’m not always good at it lol 😂)

OMG! Finally, someone included SOD In a list! ❤️

Sounds like another settlement needs our help.

Thanks team for this great video. You guys never disappoint.. I'm interested in dragons quest builders 2 😊

That was such a good video falcon You deserve a tummy rub

awesome content again and again😁!

I liked the conquering feature in Mafia 3. It’s certainly not perfect however there’s just not many options for Mafia type games where you are the big boss and you take over the city. There’s one of the godfather games but it’s pretty old by now and I don’t think it’s available on ps4.

Man I remember saboteur. Such a great hidden gem.

This top is literally what I looked for Thank you

I played Viking back in the day while searching for new games to play. The gameplay loop of conquering areas was pretty cool.

AC Syndicate has you taking over city of London district by district with your own gang. Another HUGELY underrated game IMO.

Number 0.5: Tears of the Kingdom

Oh man overlord 1 and 2 was so good. I still have the disks and have been hoping for a real sequal for YEARS.

Love the screen shot from let’s play!

Is falcon gonna do a face reveal

Such an specific genre that we all needed

Love satisfactory and love that you showed let’s game it outs build. Josh is the reason I got the game

You know it doesn’t matter what the video is about, as long as it’s produced my gameranx I’ll always watch it!!

Im glad you used lets game it outs base as an example for statisfactory

I love how you featured Josh's (Let's Game It Out) Satisfactory mess!

I loved Viking. Glad to hear it get a shout out!

I remember viking. I loved that game. I also think it's the first game that had the horde feature lol. Just exploring and running into a marching horde was tense. I would run and hide and hope they didn't see me as they were passing by. This was before Days Gone of course lol.

Thank you for mentioning Satisfactory!!! That game is fantastic

Viking was a solid game! I had a lot of fun playing and I always wondered why it didn’t get more love!

I had Viking battle for asguard and I agree that game holds a special place in my heart. It was the ac Valhalla of the ps3 era!

I loved seeing Lets Game It Outs conveyernado popping up for Satisfactory

Huge overlord fan, glad to see they made it to a list

Very happy to see Viking getting some love! That game was ahead of its time!

Viking battle for Asgard was one of my favourite games when I was younger and remember it very well.

I got Viking Battle from Asgard from the Gamestop discount bin back in like 2010. It was one of my favorite games. Great list!

Man as soon as I saw this list I thought of saboteur. Really loved that game. Such an underated gem

Viking Battle for Asgard was a gem of a game that is totally underrated.

Overlord 2 also has short or longterm gain conquest, where short-term is killing all the inhabitants for immediate gains and long-term is mindbreaking them to produce equipment for your minions, gold & souls for you. And you don't have to destroy the houses to find all of them, you can just destroy the door and they'll run out.

The music and atmosphere of red faction is awesome. It’s like if you got to stay on mars after total recall

Dude Mountain Blade is my sheet I have been playing for almost twonyears on game pass on Xbox Baby! Keep it up Gameranx!

great video as always, love you guys.