author: Paul Wozniak
The Longest Single-Player Games - 100+ Hours Video Games (2023 Update)
The longer, the better? If you think so, we've prepared a list of some of the longest single-player games that will keep you engaged for weeks or months.
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The markers of a good game can be its various elements. For some, it will be an engaging storyline, while others will focus on beautiful visuals or unusual gameplay solutions. There are also players who want to immerse themselves in the game for dozens or even hundreds of hours, exploring the world depicted in it, completing additional tasks and discovering all possible secrets. In today's list, we will deal with games that take more than 100 hours to complete at 100%. So if longer means better for you, be sure to read this article.
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2023
It couldn't have been any other way. One of the best and at the same time longest games of this year had to make it onto the list. We are talking about Baldur's Gate 3. The next installment of this iconic series was described by Matt "rassi" Lugowik.
WHERE DID WE GET THIS DATA?
All time estimates provided by us for completing games described here are from HowLongToBeat. On the aforementioned website, many players can boast how many hours it took them to complete a given game. We've considered options such as completing the story itself or beating a given game 100%. The number of users of the service allows us to believe that this data is mostly valid. Also, our experience additionally verifies which position is really long. It is always important to keep in mind, however, that the time it takes to complete a particular game will vary depending on the player.
SANDBOX RPG
We realize that most of the games discussed below could simply be called sandbox RPGs, in which, in addition to following the main storyline, we explore the world, undertake side quests and engage in various activities. However, we tried to choose titles that differed from each other in terms of the atmosphere or gameplay mechanics. If you know games that fit this set, don't forget to mention them in the comments.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance
- Genre: sandbox RPGs set Medieval Europe
- Release date: February 13, 2018, Switch version in December 2023
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Average time needed to complete the game (main story & additional activities) on PC: 81 hours
- Average time needed to complete the game 100% on PC: 132 hours
What's the game about?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is a massively expanded first-person action role-playing game set in Medieval Europe (AD 1403). The player assumes the role of Henry, the son of a blacksmith who, after a brutal attack on his home village, seeks revenge on the attackers. Thus, he becomes embroiled in state politics and intrigues, which presents him with a much more difficult challenge. This game is notable for its fidelity to historical realities and high difficulty level, which consists of challenging combat and limited ability to save the game.
What can you do for so many hours in a game?
As befits a typical sandbox RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance features numerous activities to indulge in while exploring the open world. In addition to the main plot, there are various side quests that can often be completed in several ways. This is followed by the classic development of statistics and skills (this system resembles the solution known in The Elder Scrolls series) and alchemy. In Kingdom Come, you will also play dice. It is also important not to forget about fighting the opponents, which provides a lot of fun thanks to the unique combat system.
There is a large list of additional activities for fans of unlocking all available achievements. There's even an achievement for getting addicted to alcohol. In addition, world in Kingdom Come is filled with hidden treasures.
How was the game received?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance was well received by both critics and gamers. On Metacritic, the current average user score is 8.1 points (out of 10). In June 2022, the developers reported that the basic version of the game alone had sold over five million copies. This is undoubtedly a good sign, demonstrating the high quality of this production. Critics praised the openness of the world and the story. The biggest complaints have been about optimization and bugs, which have been mostly resolved since the launch.
