5 longest games, based on time taken to beat them

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Games have varying lengths and many of them require a significant time investment. The majority of these games have a sprawling open world and a coherent main quest that is supplemented by a plethora of side quests and in-game character skills to experiment with. While there are games like Elite Dangerous, No Man’s Sky, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and more that are endless experiences, the ones on this list have a definite ending.

Despite being longer, the games on this list have great replay value and are liable to keep players engaged even in multiple playthroughs.

Disclaimer: This listicle is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim demands a massive time investment from players and delivers a memorable experience in return. Players are transported right into the action and have to escape the village owing to a dragon attack. This kickstarts their journey to learn about the mysterious Dragonborn powers and defeat the dragons across Skyrim.

The world is expansive, comprising myriad activities to partake in, ranging from side quests to defeating bandits and then scavenging for resources. There are many factions one can associate with like the College of Winterhold, Imperial Army, Stormcloaks, Dark Brotherhood, and others.

While the main quests can be wrapped within 50 hours, soaking in the entire experience can take more than 200 hours. One can even delve into the game's expansions Dragonborn, Hearthfire, and Dawnguard, which will extend the aforementioned time.

Elden Ring is one of the most unique FromSoftware titles due to its open world. While many other open-world games have filler activities and are packed to the brim with icons, Elden Ring passes over the mantle to the