Game Rant Ranks Open-World RPGs It Says Top Fallout: New Vegas

Game Rant recently released a ranked list of open-world RPGs that surpass Fallout: New Vegas. They claim these games offer better exploration and storytelling than Obsidian’s classic from 2010. This is a bold assertion, considering New Vegas boasts a 96% positive rating from 209,058 Steam reviews. Any contender has a tough challenge ahead.

Game Rant refers to New Vegas as “one of the most popular open-world RPGs around,” and the data supports this claim. Even after sixteen years since its October 19, 2010 release, the game maintains a player base of 2,071 on Steam.

The Benchmark Is Stronger Than Its Critic Score Suggests

New Vegas has a Metacritic score of 84. While that’s solid, it’s not the score that truly defines the game’s standing. The impressive 96% positive rating on Steam, backed by over 209,000 reviews, offers a clearer picture of players’ feelings today.

Obsidian Entertainment created the game, and Bethesda Softworks published it. Steam categorizes it under Shooter, Action, and RPG genres, reflecting its unique blend of first-person and role-playing elements. Any game aiming to outshine it must match that mix of freedom and player interaction.

A Cheap Entry Point Raises the Stakes

Right now, New Vegas is priced at just $2.49 on Steam. This low cost makes it an incredibly safe RPG purchase, raising the stakes for competitors. Newer titles have to justify their higher prices against a game most players can snag for less than a cup of coffee.

This list appears alongside a crowded selection of recommendations. GamesRadar+ has also ranked the 35 best RPGs worth playing right now. Additionally, Nintendo Life shared its own guide to the best open-world games on Switch 1 and 2. With so many alternatives out there, older games face pressure to prove their lasting appeal.

The Game Rant excerpt we have doesn’t include individual rankings, so you’ll need to visit the original page for the full list of contenders and their order. The argument centers on exploration and storytelling, which are the key areas where New Vegas has built its reputation.

By The Numbers

Release date	October 19, 2010
Metacritic score	84
Steam reviews	96% positive (209,058 reviews)
Current Steam price	$2.49
Current players	2,071

Community Pulse

The community sentiment toward New Vegas is largely positive, though many players voice concerns about stability. One Steam reviewer, who logged nearly 200 hours, humorously noted, “This masterpiece of a game teached me to control my anger issues by crashing every 30 minutes. after almost 200 hours, i have stopped getting angry with it and found inner peace.” This captures a common sentiment: players adore the game enough to tolerate its technical hiccups.

What To Watch

• Player counts: Keep an eye on whether New Vegas maintains its current 2,071 concurrent players as new RPGs and ranked lists vie for attention.
• Review score drift: A 96% positive rating from 209,058 reviews is tough to shift. Watch for any changes as new players buy it at $2.49.
• The full Game Rant ranking: Check which games rank above New Vegas, and see if their claims about exploration and storytelling hold up against the data.