8 incredible games you can start and finish this weekend

Card Story Some of the best games are short and sweet enough for just a few days. by Joseph Yaden May 27, 2022 Electronic Arts

Valve Massive 100+ hour RPGs are fun, sure, but they can be daunting. Some of the best gaming experiences are short and can be knocked out in a long weekend.

Sony Computer Entertainment, Annapurna Interactive Here are 8 short games to marathon over a long weekend

8. Mirror’s Edge (Xbox, PS3, PC) — Game Pass, PS Now

Electronic Arts Playtime: 4 hours Even to this day, Mirror’s Edge remains original, blending FPS mechanics with parkour movement.

7. What Remains of Edith Finch (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC) — Game Pass

What Remains of Edith Finch Playtime: 2 hours This narrative adventure sends Edith to her family’s home to investigate a curse, recounting the mysterious deaths of nearly everyone she’s related to.

6. Firewatch (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC) — Game Pass

Panic Playtime: 4 hours Firewatch puts you in the shoes of a fire lookout in Shoshone National Forest, who finds himself experiencing strange events.

5. Superhot (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC) — Game Pass

Superhot Team Playtime: 3 hours Superhot is a stylish FPS wherein time only passes when you move. This introduces fascinating gameplay mechanics that feel almost like puzzles.

4. Journey (PlayStation, PC) — PS Now

Playtime: 2 hours Arguably the king of short experiences, Journey is an incredible piece of art that absolutely needs to be played by everyone.

3. Donut County (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC)

Annapurna Interactive Playtime: 3 hours Few games are as funny as Donut County , a title that feels a lot like Katamari , wherein the more things you put into a hole, the bigger it gets.

2. Portal (Xbox, PS3, PC)

Valve Playtime: 3 hours Portal’s incredible design is still unmatched to this day, offering smart puzzles, funny writing, and some of the best memes of all time.

1. The Stanley Parable (PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, PC)

Galactic Cafe Playtime: 2 hours The mere act of describing what The Stanley Parable is would be a spoiler. Instead, we’ll just call it the most meta game of all time. Play it.