Forza Horizon 4 and 5
For some, the joy of BOTW is the level to which it lets you get lost—truly lost—in its expanse, to point your compass to the horizon and just…go toward it, with no agenda, pretense, or expectations. In that regard, few games capture the vibe better than Xbox’s aptly titled Forza Horizon series of open-world racers. The two most recent entries (2018’s Forza Horizon 4 and this year’s Forza Horizon 5) are particularly best-in-class. Yes, they’re rife with objectives and notifications and an overly detailed map. But they’re best enjoyed when you turn all that stuff off, let yourself get lost on the open road—and off it. (Bonus: Both games are available via Game Pass.) – Ari Notis
