Our Earth Day list of beautiful games with enamoring environments.

myPotatoGames finds a certain importance in respecting the holidays, especially one that celebrates the amazing planet on which we currently live. Who knows what our lives might be like where it not for the beautiful rock that we have been given. Many game creators in the past and present have tried to capture that beauty, and display it in ways that amaze and enthrall us. We decided that a great way to celebrate this momentous day is to share a list of our favorite examples of when the outdoors meets the indoors. Happy Earth Day!

Forza Horizon 4

When it comes to enjoying the environment, there’s nothing like taking a ride down your favorite road! Letting nature pass you by as you take it all in. With the awe-striking graphics, Forza Horizon 4 explores a varied terrain in an exhilarating way. There are many vehicles to choose from, sorted in to categories based on their most easily-handled terrain. From off-roading through some mucky woods to zooming along a snowy mountain side, Forza Horizon 4 has much to offer for any nature enthusiast!

My Time at Portia

While not quite as graphically advanced as FH4, many have touted My Time at Portia for the streamlined yet whimsical quality of the environment. With cutesy cows and shreddable shrubs dotting the path, My Time at Portia brings forth a colorful rendition of our world that is simultaneously relaxing and invigorating. There is much to see in the world Portia, and the beautiful art style makes every moment just as scintillating as the last!

Unravel and Unravel 2

Both Unravel and Unravel 2 contain an art style that creates a whole new view of our world, and is displayed vibrantly throughout the game. You see the world from the eyes of Yarny, a little yarn creature only the size of an apple, and must use your yarn abilities to solve puzzles. You will travel to many gorgeous locales, all expressed from the perspective of something only a few inches tall. The original title, Unravel, was hailed for having “stunning scenery”, and was even able to throw in a protagonist that is just a lovely as the stages it roams!

Steep

Another “extremely” fun way to explore the world in a digital fashion is through the extreme sports genre. There have been many sweet titles in this category, but Steep took it to the next level with not only its graphics, but also some totally tubular gameplay! Explore an open world tailored to the hardcore sports enthusiast, with lots of greenery to dodge and plenty of powder just ripe for the shredding. Matthew Kato of Game Informer mentioned that steep had “one of the most diverse and visually interesting open worlds” in gaming!

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Another visually-striking open world title that we can’t get enough of is the epic RPG, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild! The world comes to life in this diverse installment in the classic series. With monsters that take their form from Gaia itself, there is much to see and do in the land of Hyrule! Like never before, Breath of the Wild breathes vibrant life into the Zelda games, with an insanely expansive geography, similar to our own, but unique where it matters!