15 Best Single Player Games You Can FINISH IN 5 Hrs

Looking for quality gaming but short on time? We've got you covered with these good short games.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Portal (with RTX)
1:11 Resident Evil 3 Remake
2:22 Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
3:32 Alien vs. Predator (2010)
4:42 carrion
6:02 Titanfall 2 (campaign)
7:36 Cocoon
8:35 Vanquish
10:14 Furi
11:11 Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
12:34 Inside
13:46 Mirror's Edge
15:02 Little Nightmares / little nightmares 2
16:23 Superliminal
17:35 Sayonara Wild Hearts
18:38 BONUS

15. Portal (with RTX)

Platform: PC Switch PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2007

14. Resident Evil 3 Remake

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Switch XSX|S

Release Date: 2020

13. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Platform: PC PS3 PS4 Xbox One Xbox 360 Switch

Release Date: 2013

12. Alien vs. Predator (2010)

Platform: PC Switch PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2010

11. carrion

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox Switch

Release Date: 2020

10. Titanfall 2 (campaign)

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One

Release Date:

9. Cocoon

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: 2023

8. Vanquish

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2010

7. Furi

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S

Release Date: 2016

6. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger

Platform: PC Switch PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2013

5. Inside

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch

Release Date: 2016

4. Mirror's Edge

Platform: PC PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2008

3. Little Nightmares / little nightmares 2

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch PS5 XSX|S

Release Date: 2017/2021

2. Superliminal

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch PS5 XSX|S

Release Date: 2019

1. Sayonara Wild Hearts

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch

Release Date: 2019

BONUS

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Platform: PC PS3 Xbox 360

Release Date: 2013

Katana Zero

Platform: PC Xbox One Switch

Release Date: 2019

Ruiner

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch

Release Date: 2017

Sonic Mania

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One Switch

Release Date: 2017

Slay the Princess

Platform: PC

Release Date: 2023

Pizza Tower

Platform: PC

Release Date: 2023

[acefrehley]

The older I get, the more I crave 5 to 15 hour games... Im rooting for the developers who are crafting tight gameplay experiences with linear progression... Games with something to say, rather than, "make your own fun!". Give me more Metal Gear Rising Revengence.... Or

[ogl]

I’m honestly kinda shocked that STRAY didn’t get mentioned. Such a memorable experience and an absolute masterpiece of a short, intricate game people unfortunately seem to already have forgotten about.

Definitely worth a mention (and playing of course in case you haven’t yet)!

[Boss_Fight_Index_muki]

The impact of Mirror's Edge CANNOT be overstated even though the IP itself is dormant. Every FPS to this day still use its motion mechanics. Amazing game, sequel, soundtrack

[alexs]

Falcon understands the plight of the middle-aged working dad.

[BuildinWings]

Some games are fun with friends. Others can drive you to violence. I'd love to see you guys tackle the most frustrating co-op experiences.

[chonkyseal]

Vanquish is an absolute gem, very good Platinium games title.

[alexnyman]

These are valuable!! As I get older, I notice more and more that I don't have as much time for lengthy games. Thanks for the list y'all

[gezblair]

Would add a honourable mention for What Remains of Edith Finch - series of fun little games wrapped up in a really clever 'walking sim'

[DaakkuuYRS]

Vanquish is amazing. It is a Third Person Shooter design by Hack and Slash perspective. It was perfect. Also, if you feel bad about the price tag compared to the length; There is a collection of it and Bayonetta for PS4 and Xbox 1 which makes the price tag a bit more fair (as Bayonetta is longer).

[Kllnen]

Love Brothers A Tale of TWO Sons. One of my favourite games.

I would add Journey to that list. One of the best single player experiences ever. And The Artful Escape. Super fun chill single sitting games to play.

[Ahrimane]

I loved Carrion. The monster looks so unwieldy but it was surprisingly easy to control. I really hope they make a sequel.

[AveryVaiVada]

I really expected to see Stray on this list. excellent short game, and can be completed in under 2 hours if you know what youre doing. my initial playthrough was 6 hours admittedly, but I made sure to fully explore everything for the 100%

[avi]

I really hoped to see Gris in this list as I consider it to be one of the best short game I have ever played. Gris is barely 3hr long and it is absolutely beautiful.

[murphyebass]

Ok 5 hours, as a working father I’m absolutely in for this list 😂

[willdiamond]

Great list! This could definitely use a part 2 and maybe even 3. Enjoying shorter games as I get older and don’t have as much time to play. One word: Stray

[gavrogirl]

I loved Firewatch and finished my first playthrough in about 4 hours or so. (I also love the Stanley Parable, but I'll mention The Beginner's Guide for short, albeit existential crisis-generating gameplay)

[evanbrum]

Short games are becoming my new addiction! Long games can be great but I often don't really KNOW if I'm going to like a big game until Ive already put in dozens of hours.

Short games have to throw their best stuff at you right away and so I immediately know if I'll like it

[PreparedDeath]

I played a game on Gamepass called Bramble: the mountain king, it was short, creepy, had an interesting story and was done pretty quick. Worth a mention for this kind of list.

[EllenTheArtist]

Love this list! Not everyone has a lot of time playing long games, so these short games are excellent.

[shiddyangler]

Great list! Going to add a few more I highly recommend for semi-quick playthroughs:
- OuterWilds (5 or less depending on your puzzle solving skill)
- Bramble
- Twelve Minutes
- Backbone