Today, it appears like video video games are long-term commitments. Video games-as-service titles like Future 2 and MMORPGs like Last Fantasy XIV launch new content material at a gentle clip, and maintaining with the most recent storylines or limited-time occasions can really feel extra like a part-time job than a recreation. Even single-player video games development in direction of big open worlds, like Elden Ring and Murderer’s Creed Valhalla, that would take dozens and even a whole lot of hours to beat. Getting misplaced in huge video games like these could be enjoyable, however additionally they crowd out different video games you would possibly wish to play—particularly should you solely have a few hours to play in the course of the week.
Fortunately there are millions of video games on the market you possibly can beat in only one or two brief classes, however nonetheless really feel like a whole expertise. Whether or not you desire a break from these huge AAA time sinks, or to develop your library and take a look at some shorter video games, here’s a listing of 23 video games you possibly can beat in a couple of hours.
Every little thing on this listing clocks in at below seven hours for the standard playthrough, and most are simply two to 3 hours at most. Clearly, that point can differ because of variations in participant talent, and completionists could discover a few of these titles can take two or 3 times as lengthy to 100%—however that’s nonetheless a lot shorter than most video games.
