World models have evolved rapidly over the past decade — from latent model-based RL (PlaNet, Dreamer) to generative video simulators (Genie, DriveWorld) and embodied / multi-agent systems.

The literature is increasingly fragmented across RL, diffusion, 3D occupancy forecasting, safety-aware modeling, and autonomous driving.

I put together a structured repository organizing 489 papers (2012–2026) with:

– Dual taxonomy (representation × application) – A visual evolution tree – Venue & trend statistics – 195 open-source implementations

The goal is to organize the field into a coherent map rather than just an aggregated list.

Feedback and missing works are welcome.

https://github.com/Bowen12137/Awesome-World-Models