Games Where You’re Always On The Move

Many video games require players to be constantly on the move. Games like Ghostrunner and the fast-paced N+ demonstrate that even a brief pause can be fatal.

Like Dory famously said, “Just keep swimming!” Or, if you’re playing a game with tough battles, just keep fighting. But some games aren’t about endless running or fighting – they’re about traveling and exploring a big world. If you want games that encourage you to discover new places and see everything a vast world has to offer, these are great choices.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach

Take In More And More Of Kojima’s Fascinating World

Though often called a ‘walking simulator,’ Death Stranding 2 is much more complex than that label suggests. Hideo Kojima is known for blending different game types and creating original gameplay, and he’s done it again with this sequel. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, who isn’t just delivering packages—he’s actively helping to rebuild society, and that’s a central part of the game’s story.

Success in this game hinges on maintaining forward progress. The hero faces a massive, dangerous, and desolate world, but humanity isn’t extinct. While severely weakened by natural disasters and terrifying creatures, there’s still hope. This installment features more action than the first Death Stranding, and the combat feels dynamic, constantly shifting the pace and forcing you to stay alert. As you play, Sam takes on more challenges, and the network you’re building to protect and connect people becomes increasingly complex and important.

The Wandering Village

You’ll Move Whether You Like It Or Not

At first, The Wandering Village seems like a typical town-building game – you’ll lay down paths, grow crops, manage production, and construct buildings for your people. But then you realize the world around you is moving! The unique twist is that your village is built on the back of a massive creature named Onbu (which, as the Creative Director Philomena Schwab told Xbox Wire, means “piggy-back ride”). Onbu is constantly walking, taking your village through different environments. You’ll need to adjust to these changing areas and manage your resources, much like adapting to the seasons in Don’t Starve.

I’m really hooked on how movement isn’t just a cool feature in this game, it actually drives how you progress! As the new leader, I found myself completely drawn into the story – it’s all about figuring out what Onbu is and trying to deal with this strange poison that’s affecting the world. The fact that you’re constantly moving means new people can join your village as you explore, which is awesome. But even if that wasn’t a thing, The Wandering Village is just a really charming and fun city-builder. It’s complex enough to keep me engaged, but not so complicated that I feel overwhelmed.

Subnautica

You Never Know What You’ll Find Under The Ocean

In survival games, players often choose different approaches: some build massive, elaborate bases, while others prefer to stay on the move. This means carrying only essential supplies and gathering more as they explore. This nomadic style works particularly well in Subnautica, and it’s unique to experience an underwater world primarily by swimming and exploring, rather than building on land.

You’ll be able to build supply lines and basic structures to help you explore and survive, allowing you to become largely self-sufficient. Feel free to build bases of any size anywhere on the map. As you progress and unlock better technology, you’ll gain access to upgrades that ensure you’re never too far from the resources you need. Expect to thoroughly explore the underwater world of 4546B as you work to find a way to escape.

Darkest Dungeon 2

The Stagecoach Rattles On

The creators of the challenging horror RPG Darkest Dungeon took a different approach with the sequel. Instead of directly controlling a team of four heroes as they explored locations, Darkest Dungeon 2 features a Stagecoach that carries your party from the Crossroads towards the Mountain. Their mission is to restore hope to a tainted artifact called the Iron Crown.

Combat happens in the classic turn-based style, where positioning is key. However, getting to battles involves guiding your Stagecoach through dangerous lands. This switch in perspective can feel a little strange, but you can scout ahead to pick the merchants or characters you need, or steer clear of traps. Don’t miss the Shrines of Reflection – they let you discover each Hero’s history, unlocking new abilities as you learn more about their past.

No Man’s Sky

That’s No Moon

No Man’s Sky features a massive universe, offering endless possibilities for exploration. Instead of just building bases, you can essentially own entire planets! You can visit a planet, gather resources, and then move on to the next. For many players, the real fun is the journey itself, discovering unique and interesting worlds. However, if you prefer to settle down and create a large base, that’s also an option.

No Man’s Sky lets you build and customize freighters, offering guidance through missions, but ultimately giving you the freedom to design them however you like. With the recent Voyagers update, the game has incredible options for spaceship creation, which may be all the customization you need. Think of the game’s freighters like futuristic RVs – a mobile base you can truly make your own.

Mad Max

Movement Equals Survival, Hopefully

I’m a huge fan of the Mad Max world – it’s seriously intense! Basically, it’s a future where everything’s gone wrong and all that’s left are people just trying to survive. They’re fighting over gas, water, anything they can find. It’s total chaos, with no rules and these crazy, over-the-top car battles. If you’re familiar with the games Borderlands and Twisted Metal, it’s got a bit of both of those vibes – a wild, action-packed wasteland!

Okay, so basically, there’s no safe haven in this Mad Max game. Forget about a comfy base to chill in – you’re living off the scraps the wasteland offers if you want to reach the Plains of Silence. Everyone else is either trying to steal what little I have or protect their own stuff, and most of them aren’t exactly friendly. It’s a constant road trip across a huge open world, where I’m always scavenging, building up my ride and defenses, and taking down anyone who gets in my way. It’s all about survival and pushing forward, really.

Raft

Life On The Open Ocean

Survival games are all about being clever and making the most of limited resources. Usually, you start in a dangerous place with nothing, and you have to find and craft everything you need to stay alive. Raft is a great example of this – you begin stranded on a small raft in a world covered in water.

Following another devastating disaster – this time massive floods – Maya sets out on a desperate journey to find safety, hoping to discover a haven for other survivors. The world is reminiscent of Mad Max, but the biggest threat isn’t just other people – it’s sharks! You’ll also have to fend off pesky seagulls eager to steal your food. Keeping your raft in working order is a constant task, and the endless cycle of scavenging for supplies on passing islands reinforces the feeling of a relentless fight for survival.

2025-12-26 14:38