Short but sweet: Games for busy gamers
Says it on the tin. I'll use howlongtobeat.com to check the length of the games. Recommendations are welcome.
The actual length for qualification may vary. Around 5 hours max is optimal (I'll allow longer if you really love a game), but I'll allow longer for genres like RPGs. Being easy will also help because it means progress can be made quicker. Ordered by shortest to longest.
Underrepresented Genres:
-Castleroid
-Strategy/Tactical RPG
-Racing
The actual length for qualification may vary. Around 5 hours max is optimal (I'll allow longer if you really love a game), but I'll allow longer for genres like RPGs. Being easy will also help because it means progress can be made quicker. Ordered by shortest to longest.
Underrepresented Genres:
-Castleroid
-Strategy/Tactical RPG
-Racing
103 Games
15 Minutes
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
15-25 minutes according to @BlazingWaters
1800 Seconds
@PunnyPeace told me to put it here.
@PunnyPeace told me to put it here.
37 Minutes
Genre: 3D Platformer
I think this game sucks but @DeemonAndGames suggested it so I ended up putting it here.
Genre: 3D Platformer
I think this game sucks but @DeemonAndGames suggested it so I ended up putting it here.
56 Minutes
Genre: Beat Em Up
Genre: Beat Em Up
39 Minutes
Thank @Lot0 for this one.
Thank @Lot0 for this one.
1 Hour
Nominated by @AlphaOne2
Nominated by @AlphaOne2
1 Hour
Suggested by @Conman
Suggested by @Conman
1 Hour
Suggested by @Loto
Suggested by @Loto
1 Hour
On-Rails Shooter
May need a few replays to get the best experience, but still short.
On-Rails Shooter
May need a few replays to get the best experience, but still short.
1.5 Hours
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
1.5 Hours
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
1.5 Hours
Genre: 3D Platformer
Genre: 3D Platformer
1.5 Hours.
Genre: Beat Em Up/RPG
Suggested by @Weatherby
Genre: Beat Em Up/RPG
Suggested by @Weatherby
1.5 Hours
Genre: Gallery Shooter
Genre: Gallery Shooter
1.5 Hours
Recommended by @Naduriense
Recommended by @Naduriense
1.5 Hours
Genre: Rhythm Game
@Drax recommended it.
Genre: Rhythm Game
@Drax recommended it.
2 Hours
Suggested by @pinkadot89
Suggested by @pinkadot89
2 Hours
Genre: 3D Platformer
Genre: 3D Platformer
2 Hours
Genre: Run n' Gun
Genre: Run n' Gun
2 Hours
Genre: 3D Platformer
Genre: 3D Platformer
2 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
Genre: Action Platformer
2 Hours
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
Recommended by @BlazingWaters
2 Hours
Genre: 2D Platformer
Genre: 2D Platformer
2 Hours
Genre: 2D Platformer
Suggested by Weatherby
(Note that 2 and 3 are also short).
Genre: 2D Platformer
Suggested by Weatherby
(Note that 2 and 3 are also short).
2 Hours
Genre: 2D Platformer
Genre: 2D Platformer
2 Hours according to @AlphaOne2
2 Hours
Genre: Walking Sim/Story-focused
Suggested by @Naduriense
Genre: Walking Sim/Story-focused
Suggested by @Naduriense
2 Hours
Genre: 3D Platformer
Genre: 3D Platformer
2 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
I hate the NES version of this game but @Lot0 said the GameBoy version was far superior.
Genre: Action Platformer
I hate the NES version of this game but @Lot0 said the GameBoy version was far superior.
Genre: Arcade-Style Mecha
2 Hours
Suggested by @DoubleSergio
2 Hours
Suggested by @DoubleSergio
Genre: Action Platformer
2 Hours
2 Hours
2 Hours
Recommended by @Drax
Recommended by @Drax
2 Hours
Genre: Take a guess
Suggested by @Fauxscerf
Genre: Take a guess
Suggested by @Fauxscerf
2 Hours
Genre: Adventure
Recommended by @Penumbra
Genre: Adventure
Recommended by @Penumbra
2 Hours
Genre: On Rails/Gallery Shooter
Genre: On Rails/Gallery Shooter
2 Hours
Suggested by @cowboyjosh
Suggested by @cowboyjosh
2.5 Hours
Genre: 3D Platformer
Genre: 3D Platformer
2.5 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
Genre: Action Platformer
2.5 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
Genre: Action Platformer
2.5 Hours
@Lot0 said one could use the password ILOVEU for a level select, so keep that in mind.
@Lot0 said one could use the password ILOVEU for a level select, so keep that in mind.
Genre: Flying Combat sim
2.5 Hours
Recommended by @DoubleSergio
2.5 Hours
Recommended by @DoubleSergio
2.5 Hours
Suggested by @Naduriense
Suggested by @Naduriense
2.5 Hours
Suggested by @Naduriense
Suggested by @Naduriense
2.5 Hours.
Genre: Beat Em Up
Has Multiple endings, but most are satisfying enough.
Genre: Beat Em Up
Has Multiple endings, but most are satisfying enough.
2.5 Hours
Suggested by @pinkadot89
Suggested by @pinkadot89
3 Hours
Genre: Stealth
@Drax recommended this one
Genre: Stealth
@Drax recommended this one
3 Hours
Genre: Puzzle (?)
3 Hours
3 Hours
3 Hours
Suggested by @Drax
Suggested by @Drax
180 Minutes
Recommended by @Drax
Recommended by @Drax
3 Hours
Thank @Drax for this one
Thank @Drax for this one
3 Hours
Recommended by @pinkadot89
Recommended by @pinkadot89
3 Hours
3 Hours
Suggested by @Penumbra
Suggested by @Penumbra
3 Hours
3 Hours
Genre: Beat Em Up
Genre: Beat Em Up
210 Minutes
Props to @Schmliff0 for this one
Props to @Schmliff0 for this one
3.5 Hours
Genre: Run n' Gun
Genre: Run n' Gun
3.5 Hours
Suggested by @Naduriense
Suggested by @Naduriense
3.5 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
Genre: Action Platformer
3.5 Hours
Suggested by @Naduriense
Suggested by @Naduriense
3.5 Hours
Genre: JRPG/Walking Sim
Suggested by @Lot0
Genre: JRPG/Walking Sim
Suggested by @Lot0
3.5 Hours
Suggested by @cowboyjosh
Suggested by @cowboyjosh
3.5 Hours
Suggested by @pinkadot89
Suggested by @pinkadot89
4 Hours
Genre: Action Platformer
Genre: Action Platformer
4 Hours
@pinkadot89 suggested this.
@pinkadot89 suggested this.
Genre: 2D Platformers
4 Hours
(Note that the sequel is also short and is great).
4 Hours
(Note that the sequel is also short and is great).
4 Hours
Haven't played this one yet but I heard it's good and I thought we could use some rhythm rep.
Haven't played this one yet but I heard it's good and I thought we could use some rhythm rep.
4 Hours
Yet another suggested by @pinkadot89
Yet another suggested by @pinkadot89
4 Hours
Genre: Rhythm
@Drax told me to put it here so he's cool I guess.
Genre: Rhythm
@Drax told me to put it here so he's cool I guess.
4 Hours
Genre: Boxing? Puzzle Action? IDK...
Genre: Boxing? Puzzle Action? IDK...
4.5 Hours
Proposed by @AlphaOne2
Proposed by @AlphaOne2
4.5 Hours
Genre: 2.5D
Genre: 2.5D
4.5 Hours
Suggested by @pinkadot89
Suggested by @pinkadot89
4.5 Hours
Recommended by @pinkadot89
Recommended by @pinkadot89
4.5 Hours
Genre: Arcade Style?
Genre: Arcade Style?
Genre: Puzzle
4.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
4.5 Hours
Put forward by @Kago
Put forward by @Kago
4.5 Hours
Genre: 2D Action/Stealth
Warning: Leaves on a cliffhanger.
Genre: 2D Action/Stealth
Warning: Leaves on a cliffhanger.
5 Hours.
Genre: 2D Platformer
Can be beaten much quicker as well. Also, this game's predecessor, Super Mario Bros 3, is also short
Genre: 2D Platformer
Can be beaten much quicker as well. Also, this game's predecessor, Super Mario Bros 3, is also short
Genre: 3D Platformer, Sociopolitical Thriller
5 Hours
5 Hours
5 Hours
I will take every chance to recommend this game it is the best Indie 3D Platformer PLAY IT!!!!!
I will take every chance to recommend this game it is the best Indie 3D Platformer PLAY IT!!!!!
5 Hours
Genre: 2D Platformer
(Note that Wario Land 4 is also rather short and is an excellent game)
Genre: 2D Platformer
(Note that Wario Land 4 is also rather short and is an excellent game)
Genre: Racing
5 Hours
5 Hours
5 Hours
Genre: Castleroid
Genre: Castleroid
5 Hours
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Genre: First-Person Shooter
5 Hours
Genre: Rhythm Action Platformer (No, I'm not kidding)
Genre: Rhythm Action Platformer (No, I'm not kidding)
5 Hours
You're not gonna believe this: @Drax suggested this one.
You're not gonna believe this: @Drax suggested this one.
300 Minutes
Suggested by @Penumbra
Suggested by @Penumbra
5 Hours
@Schmliff0 Recommended this one
@Schmliff0 Recommended this one
5 Hours
Suggested by @AlphaOne2, Who says it's not super great.
Suggested by @AlphaOne2, Who says it's not super great.
5.5 Hours
Genre: Pinball Castleroid
Genre: Pinball Castleroid
Genre: 3D Castleroid
5 Hours.
5 Hours.
5 Hours
Genre: First Person Shooter
Nominated by @AlphaOne2
Genre: First Person Shooter
Nominated by @AlphaOne2
6 Hours
A little long, but I wanted a bit more Rhythm Rep. @Drax is responsible for it being here.
A little long, but I wanted a bit more Rhythm Rep. @Drax is responsible for it being here.
6 Hours
Recommended by @Naduriense
Recommended by @Naduriense
6 Hours
Suggested by @Naduriense
Suggested by @Naduriense
7 Hours
I'll add it in because there's not many Survival Horror games here (LOL). Thank @NOWITSREYNTIME17 for this one.
I'll add it in because there's not many Survival Horror games here (LOL). Thank @NOWITSREYNTIME17 for this one.
7 Hours
One should probably do at least 2 playthroughs, so a little longer, but still rather short for most RPGs.
One should probably do at least 2 playthroughs, so a little longer, but still rather short for most RPGs.
40 Comments
@Drax My previous statement was meant to be declarative instead of imperative, but thanks for the games regardless.
@Fauxscerf Added
@Lot0 Added all. I'm not huge on Kid Dracula but I added it anyway and simply expressed my opinion in the note.
@Naduriense Added most. I left out the two sequels because they seem pretty dependent/similar on the original. If you can confirm that's not the case I'll add them.
@Fauxscerf Added
@Lot0 Added all. I'm not huge on Kid Dracula but I added it anyway and simply expressed my opinion in the note.
@Naduriense Added most. I left out the two sequels because they seem pretty dependent/similar on the original. If you can confirm that's not the case I'll add them.
@DeltaWDunn You're welcome! Seems like I was a bit off with some game lengths, hahah...
btw, Kid Dracula GB >>>>>> Kid Dracula Famicom
btw, Kid Dracula GB >>>>>> Kid Dracula Famicom
I'm making a few adjustments:
-If I don't like a suggested game I'll just put in the notes that I personally don't like it.
-If a sequel is very similar/requires playing the original, I won't put it. I think Castlevania III is one of the best NES games, but it's fairly derivative of the first game. If someone likes the first one, I'm sure they can decide to play III without this list.
If you suggest something over 5 Hours, it should be something you really like or an RPG, which are traditionally much longer.
To everyone, thank you for your contributions. I'm going to be doing summer classes along with work soon, so I'll be sure to play many of these with the spare time I have.
-If I don't like a suggested game I'll just put in the notes that I personally don't like it.
-If a sequel is very similar/requires playing the original, I won't put it. I think Castlevania III is one of the best NES games, but it's fairly derivative of the first game. If someone likes the first one, I'm sure they can decide to play III without this list.
If you suggest something over 5 Hours, it should be something you really like or an RPG, which are traditionally much longer.
To everyone, thank you for your contributions. I'm going to be doing summer classes along with work soon, so I'll be sure to play many of these with the spare time I have.
@Lot0 That's interesting. I definitely felt crazy because I absolutely despised the NES version when most others seemed to enjoy it. Maybe I got the versions mixed up. I'll note the best version above.
@DeltaWDunn That's fair, still and all i'm glad i could help with the list
Turnip Boy Commits Tax evasion - 2-2.5 hour metroidvania
Sumire - 3 hour adorable walking sim
Luna's Fishing Garden - 3 hours of fishing and fetch quests
Frog Detective The Entire Mystery - 3.5 hours for three point-and-click mysteries
Dordogne - 4.5 hour narrative point-and-click
The Big Con 4.5 hour '90s inspired adventure
Planet of Lana - 5 hour puzzle platformer
Bramble: The Mountain King - took me 6 hours, but that's because I was bad at it, but it's an amazing dark puzzle platformer
Sumire - 3 hour adorable walking sim
Luna's Fishing Garden - 3 hours of fishing and fetch quests
Frog Detective The Entire Mystery - 3.5 hours for three point-and-click mysteries
Dordogne - 4.5 hour narrative point-and-click
The Big Con 4.5 hour '90s inspired adventure
Planet of Lana - 5 hour puzzle platformer
Bramble: The Mountain King - took me 6 hours, but that's because I was bad at it, but it's an amazing dark puzzle platformer
@pinkadot89 Thanks for the entries!
Ghost in the Shell and Ace Combat 2, both for PS1 and last less than 2 hours.
@DoubleSergio Didn't know Ace Combat 2 was so short. Definitely gotta play that soon. Anyway, added both.
naduriense
11 months ago
—Superliminal (2h)
—Superhot (2h)
—Monument Valley (2h) / Monument Valley 2 (2h)
—Unpacking (3h)
—Little Nightmares (3h) / Little Nightmares 2 (4h)
—The Stanley Parable Ultra Deluxe (4h)
—Mirror's Edge (6h)
—Mutazione (6h)