Over the years we have been able to enjoy all kinds of stories, some with more or less hours of travel. But, what if we could live that great emotion in small doses? This is how some of the great jewels of video games are presented that you can overcome in an afternoon and will leave you with a very good taste in your mouth.
The best short video games to overcome in a short time
With the advancement of technology, many developers let their imaginations run wild to offer gamers experiences that seem almost real. Some proposals that, at times, give us so many hours of play that, if we have to stop them halfway because life demands us, it can be a problem. Especially since, in general, not all players have all the time they wish to play.
Either because you need a moment of peace, because you want to get trophies quickly for your profile or simply because you want to enjoy a great story in a small dose of hours, we have interesting proposals for you. We have compiled some of the best short games that you can spend in just a few hours. Something that, in addition, will help you not to miss anything and, of course, will make you lose the fear of that disconnection that makes you feel that you have forgotten how it was played.
Journey (2012)
Release Date: March 14, 2012
Platforms to play on: PC, iOS, PS3 and PS4
The study Thatgamecompany is known by many for its amazing games with magical stories that do not need large texts to express emotions. And in Journey they manage to offer us an adventure that, while betting on the online format, also allows us to play alone and enjoy a great story. Our objective? Explore an alien world with no deaths, attacks or dangers. Its function is simply to enjoy a great story with the possibility of interacting with players from all over the world.
To the Moon (2011)
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Platforms to play on: PC and Nintendo Switch
Within the independent titles, To the Moon has been one of the most outstanding. Its story revolves around two mediums who relive the memories of a dying man. All this with the intention that this man can achieve his last wish. Thus we are presented with an emotional story that has managed to make more than one player get carried away by emotion and, of course, does not stop surprising with its playable mechanics and its commitment to the role.
Inside (2016)
Release Date: July 7, 2016
Platforms to play on: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and iOS
The creators of the incredible Limbo present us with an incredible adventure that bets on 2D and a dark and lubricious style that will make our hair stand on end. Its captivating world will witness the adventure of a child who can die in all possible ways. Of course, all this mixing an experience with platforms, puzzles and a story full of tension that will not leave anyone indifferent.
Little Nightmares (2018)
Release Date: April 28, 2018
Platforms to play on: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Following a little the line of tension we find the adventure present in Little Nightmares. It is a third-person action video game that will have elements of stealth that, on more than one occasion, can save us from great dangers. This adventure stars a girl named six who is kidnapped and enslaved in a place known as The Maw. And a game that undoubtedly confronts us with our greatest fears.
Untitle Goose Game (2019)
Release Date: September 20, 2019
Platforms to play on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
This nice game has managed to go around the world and even conquer players from all over the world to become one of the most unexpected protagonists. The adventure starring a goose will take us to a village to play all kinds of jokes. And although it is true that its gameplay may not be one of the biggest challenges, it is undoubtedly an easy game to master and that, in its few hours, will get you more than a smile.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
Release Date: October 25, 2019
Platforms to play on: PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
In itself, the Call of Duty may not have one of the longest stories in the world of video games, but that of the successful Modern Warfare is not only that it is brief, but that you will only need an afternoon to overcome it. Of course, that does not prevent us, in addition to meeting some of the most beloved characters within the license, we can live an epic story that will test our ability on the battlefield with all kinds of weapons.
Unravel 2 (2018)
Release Date: June 9, 2018
Platforms to play on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
With protagonists made entirely of wool, we have before us a spectacular adventure that offers us an exciting story as well as an epic one. And it is that for these two characters formed by wool there is no challenge that resists them, in addition to that we cannot help but marvel at the amazing maps and those actions that are happening in our surroundings.
Superhot (2016)
Release Date: February 25, 2016
Platforms to play on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Stadia
One of the games is presented before us, which undoubtedly seeks to relax the player more. After all, its theme and objective does not go beyond trying to eliminate all the enemies that come our way. Of course this has a trick and that is that players will not see any character move until we do it ourselves. Something that undoubtedly favors us when we think very carefully about our attack strategy.
What Remains of Edith Finch (2017)
Release Date: April 25, 2017
Platforms to play on: PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PlayStation 4
As its name suggests, the game puts us in the shoes of Edith Finch. All in an adventure that seeks to discover the dark mystery behind the curse that plagues this peculiar family. A curse that haunts them from the 20th century to the present day, thus giving way to years and years of dead relatives in strange circumstances. Being the last of this family, we must discover why we are the only ones who have managed to save ourselves from the curse and the secrets hidden in stories through time.
Portal (2017)
Release Date: October 10, 2017
Platforms to play on: PC and Android
Without a doubt it is one of the most interesting proposals and it is that, set in the mysterious laboratories of Aperture Science, the player will have to find all kinds of puzzles to solve in order to complete the game. Something that, although it may seem complex, the reality is that it can perfectly take us a few hours, which guarantees us fun and, even, the desire to complete it in less time.
