So this isn’t directly related to patientgaming but my hardware and personal tastes kind of filter me to playing games no newer than five years old.

I’m looking for some recommendations for games that can be completed within ten hours. I’ve realized recently that this is the sweet spot how much I enjoy playing a game before I get bored of it. I’m open to all types of games. Thanks in advance!

  • Sockenklaus@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    • Eliza: A visual novel by Zachtronics, took me 10 hours to beat

    • Aviary Attorney: A visual novel / detective/ attorney game with music from Camille Saint-Saens and art by J.J. Grandville. Beat it in 7 hours and had a blast.

    • Braid: 2D puzzle platformer with time shift mechanic. Finished it in 7 hours.

    • Tiny Bang story: wimmelpicture point & click. 7 hours.

    • Call of Cthulhu: Horror walking simulator. 7 hours.

    • Bastion: Amazing isometric action game by Supergiant Games. Rook me good 6 hours to finish.

    • Thomas was alone: 2 D platformer with geometric shapes as characters and great narrator. 6 hours.

    • Whispers of a machine: Noir detective story point & click. 5 hours.

    • Homefront: USA gets invaded by Korea first person shooter. Good 4 hours.

    • INSIDE: Atmospheric 2D puzzler. 4 hours.

    • LIMBO: Same as INSIDE, same developer, great game, different story. 4 hours.

  • NeryK@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Ordered-ish by recommendation:

    • SUPERHOT (it’s the most innovative shooter I’ve played in years)
    • Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
    • Sayonara Wild Hearts
    • Carrion
    • Planet of Lana
    • Jusant
    • The Artful Escape
    • The Gunk
  • TonyHawksPoTater@kbin.social
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    7 months ago

    Return of the Obra Dinn. The 2nd game from the maker of Papers, Please. You’re trying to solve the murders or disappearances of 60 people on a ship, using a watch that can view their moment of death. Insanely unique game, and it’s hard to replicate that feeling of all the pieces of the puzzle falling into place that this game fosters.

  • N-E-N@lemmy.ca
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    7 months ago

    Bioshock comes to mind. You’ll miss some side stuff with a 10hr play through but I think it’s doable. Amazing game

    • Pwnmode@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      As someone who doesn’t have the attention span for long games this one kept my attention real good.

  • sonovebitch@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I always check https://howlongtobeat.com/ before starting a new game

    I also tend to prefer games that are short.

    Here are a couple of my PC recommandations, in no specific order :

    Somerville

    Jusant

    Planet of Lana

    Limbo + Inside

    Little Nightmares 1 + 2

    Cocoon

    Solar Ash

    Tunic

    Cult If The Lamb

    Have A Nice Death

    Death’s Door

    Stray

    Trek To Yomi

  • the16bitgamer@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Chrono Trigger apparently. It feels longer, but if you are familiar with square rpgs… or Pokemon. You can get through it quickly.

    I take my time personally, and like doing the side activities, and listening to the music.

    • Shihali@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      7 months ago

      Chrono Trigger is around 25 hours for a casual playthrough. Great game with a very fast pace for its genre but it seems way too long for OP.

  • Blubber28@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I have seen it recommended somewhere in the comments but I want to shed some more light on this game: What Remains of Edith Finch. It is a walking simulator that should take about 2 hours and is best played in a single session.

    As Edith Finch, you go back to the house where you grew up in your younger years to explore it. The Finch family has an almost genetic trait of bad luck; many of them have died before their time. You explore the house room by room and explore that person’s last moments.

    There is no gore or horror of any kind, but there are children that die, so if that is a trigger I would sit this one out. If not, it is currently on sale for less than €5. It is worth it.