Unforgettable European Adventures: Top 10 Games to Explore the Continent

Highlights

Gaming offers a way to explore iconic European cities and experience their rich history and culture from the comfort of home.

Europe is packed with a wealth of history, a variety of cultures, and stunning landscapes. When travel is not an option, gaming offers an exciting alternative to embark on epic adventures and explore the wonders of Europe from the comfort of home.

Over the years, games have evolved and improved, creating immersive open-world experiences that allow players to roam the streets of iconic European cities. Whether you're a history buff or an architecture enthusiast, there are numerous games that provide detailed depictions of both modern and historic European cities. Here are a few examples.

10 Euro Truck Simulator 2

Experience the beauty of Europe while delivering and collecting packages in the most stunning cities. Choose your starting point from various locations and strive to deliver goods on time and in perfect condition to maximize your earnings and gain valuable experience. Utilize in-game currency to cover expenses such as refueling, toll gates, and maintenance. Enjoy the exhilarating journey from a hired driver to becoming the proud owner of multiple truck garages, all while immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of European culture.

9 Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

In Naughty Dog's final installment of the Uncharted series, players embark on thrilling adventures across Africa and Europe alongside Nathan Drake, who makes a comeback from retirement to track down Avery's treasure with the assistance of Sullivan. Throughout the game, players have the opportunity to explore picturesque destinations such as Madagascar, Italy, and Scotland, while also engaging in high-speed chases in a supercar to evade their enemies.

The game beautifully captures the essence of rural Italy, showcasing awe-inspiring landscapes that can be admired while scaling cliffs to infiltrate a villa. Although some featured locations, like the De Rossi estate, are fictional, many other real-life places are authentically represented.

8 Assassin’s Creed Unity

The eighth installment of the Assassin's Creed series, launched in 2014, takes place in Paris during the French Revolution spanning from 1789 to 1794. The protagonist, Arno Dorian, embarks on a mission to unveil the revolution's mysteries and seek justice for his father's demise.

This game offers a third-person perspective, granting players expansive views of the vast open world, encouraging exploration and sightseeing by synchronizing movements. The remarkable parkour system facilitates seamless navigation and adds a thrilling element to the gameplay. Additionally, the inclusion of a co-op multiplayer mode enables friends to join forces, multiplying the enjoyment fourfold.

7 Steep

Steep, developed by Ubisoft, is a follow-up to its 2016 predecessor. This sports game takes place in the breathtaking Alps, home to Europe's highest peak, Mont Blanc.

Players can engage in a variety of winter sports in this snowy setting, including skiing, snowboarding, paragliding, and wingsuit flying. The game is praised for its stunning graphics, lifelike physics, and expansive open-world environment, which encourages exploration. However, one drawback is the game's reliance on a stable internet connection. Additionally, players have the option to expand their experience by adding DLCs that offer new regions to explore in North America and Asia.

6 The Saboteur

The Saboteur is a World War II action-adventure game that takes place in occupied Paris. Players assume the role of an Irish driver who joins the French Resistance following the loss of his friend to Nazi officers. In addition to exploring the streets of Paris, players can also venture into rural areas of France and certain parts of Germany. Utilizing Sean's driving abilities and parkour skills, players can navigate through tall buildings and traverse the environment with agility.

5 Watch Dogs Legion

In a dystopian London, the game delves into the story of DedSec, a hacker group determined to prove their innocence after being unjustly blamed for terrorist acts. Additionally, they aim to liberate the city from the control of a private military organization that oppresses its people while claiming to protect them.

Watch Dogs: Legion combines elements of shooting, driving, and hacking, similar to its predecessors. Notably, it introduces a unique recruitment system that enables players to enlist NPCs found within its expansive open world. Despite its futuristic backdrop, the game preserves the essence and recognizable landmarks of London.

4 Resident Evil 4

In 2005, Capcom released a highly popular survival horror game featuring Leon Kennedy, a special agent who is tasked with rescuing the daughter of the US President from a cult in rural Spain. The game includes numerous zombie-like enemies controlled by a parasite, and the improved camera angle provides a more dynamic viewpoint, emphasizing action and shooting rather than the traditional survival theme cherished by fans of the franchise.

3 Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

The Sniper Ghost Warrior franchise underwent a complete redesign in this installment, introducing an expansive open-world setting as opposed to its traditional linear gameplay. Set along the Russian-Ukrainian border, this multiplayer first-person shooter game offers players a multitude of activities and side missions known as war crimes, which unfold as they navigate the vast open world.

In combat, players have the freedom to choose their preferred approach, ranging from stealthy close-quarters combat to sophisticated long-range tactics. Notably, the game's sniping mechanics excel, incorporating up to ten different factors that can impact the precision of the shot, including the shooter's breathing rate.

2 Call of Duty: WWII

Call of Duty: WWII, true to its name, is set in the backdrop of World War II, similar to its early predecessors in the franchise. Unlike the later installments that showcased advanced warfare technology, this game returns to the roots by focusing on traditional weapons and combat.

In a departure from previous games, Call of Duty: WWII eliminates the automatic health regeneration mechanic. Instead, players must actively search for medkits to heal their injuries. The majority of the campaign takes place in the European theater, a significant battleground for numerous superpowers in Europe.

1 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

Ancient Greece enthusiasts will soon find themselves fully immersed in a captivating game that impeccably captures the splendor of the country during the Peloponnesian War, a conflict between Athens and Sparta.

Distinguished among the Assassin’s Creed series, this game stands out as an RPG, inviting players to embark on an exhilarating exploration, free from the constraints of map markers. Ubisoft insists that this is the intended way to experience the game, encouraging players to rely on their own observations to unveil new areas. Assuming the role of a Spartan mercenary, players will strive to reunite with their family and dismantle the faction responsible for the ongoing war.