Why Is No One Talking About This Open-World Game That’s Ghost of Tsushima Meets Death Stranding?

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I’ve spent countless hours searching online for games similar to Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima, but it’s been hard to find anything truly exciting. I’m constantly looking for more games that offer the satisfying exploration, challenging travel, and surprisingly relaxing gameplay of Death Stranding. Likewise, Ghost of Tsushima‘s historical setting, beautiful open world, and engaging side quests set a high bar for the genre.

After years of searching, I’ve finally found a game that brilliantly combines the best aspects of both Death Stranding and Ghost of Tsushima. This new open-world game promises the relaxing, journey-focused gameplay of Death Stranding, along with the beautiful scenery and historical setting of Ghost of Tsushima. Despite having the potential to be one of the greatest open-world games ever made, it’s currently not getting much attention. It’s time more people discovered how compelling The Legend of Khiimori truly is.

The Legend Of Khiimori Could Be The Next Best Open-World Game

The core idea behind The Legend of Khiimori is really appealing, and honestly, it feels like it was designed just for someone like me. The game takes place in the wild, beautiful landscapes of 13th-century Mongolia, where you play as a courier tasked with delivering important goods. You’ll have to navigate difficult terrain, brave harsh weather, and defend yourself from dangerous animals. I’ve always enjoyed games about making deliveries – whether it’s the surprisingly good indie title Lake or the well-known Death Stranding – and The Legend of Khiimori seems to really focus on making those delivery tasks challenging and engaging through its core gameplay systems.

This game isn’t just about traveling from point A to point B with your supplies. You’ll need to find, tame, and breed the perfect horse, carefully balance your load to avoid tiring it out, gather essential resources for the trip, and plan your route meticulously. It combines the in-depth preparation of a game like Monster Hunter with the exploration and journey-focused gameplay of a game like Stranded, emphasizing the experience of getting there just as much as the destination itself.

It’s worth noting that The Legend of Khiimori isn’t Aesir Interactive’s first horse game. They’re also known for the Windstorm series, and Khiimori actually started as a part of that series before becoming its own standalone game. Aesir has a lot of experience creating games focused on horses, riding, and forming a connection with these animals. This new project is their most ambitious Windstorm game yet, which is exciting, though it also means there’s a greater risk of things going wrong.

Despite its large and beautiful open world, The Legend of Khiimori doesn’t try to be overly complex or push the boundaries of its genre. While it shares similarities with games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance and Ghost of Tsushima, it doesn’t aim for the same level of detail or intricate combat. Instead of competing with ambitious titles like Crimson Desert, Khiimori focuses on creating a unique and memorable experience. It blends inspiration from various sources, and if successful, it will stand out as something truly different.

The Legend Of Khiimori Is Releasing Very Soon

The game The Legend of Khiimori will be available in Early Access starting March 3, 2026. Some players might be wary of Early Access, but I believe it’s a good approach for this kind of game. It helps keep development costs manageable and allows for a more connected development process, ultimately leading to a better final product. If the developers, Aesir Interactive, can deliver a captivating experience right away—and the gameplay trailers suggest they will—this game has the potential to become a beloved cult classic.

It’s exciting to see more unique, open-world games being developed. The Legend of Khiimori joins a small but growing group of titles like the excellent, but often missed, The Knightling, the quirky games from Piranha Bytes, JRPGs like Edge of Eternity, and promising new indie projects such as Sword Hero and Ardenfall. I appreciate that more developers are taking on the challenge of creating large, ambitious games.

I might be completely wrong, and The Legend of Khiimori could fall short of expectations, but I think it has the potential to be a really good, though perhaps specialized, game. It probably won’t reach the level of its inspirations, but in today’s world of creative independent and AA games, it could still become a standout title in its genre, offering a unique experience players will love.

Looking forward to The Legend of Khiimori? Share your thoughts in the comments or discuss it with other fans in the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-02-17 23:17