Being an adult w/ responsibilities means you rarely have enough time for video games. If you only have a short window for gaming, here are some great options you can pick up and play in quick sessions. WATCH >> https://youtu.be/CBtVRkBTMqI?si=_ukqJfon4sm6ELU8 – What SHORT GAMES do you recommend?
If you’re short on time but still want to get a solid gaming fix, here are five great games to play.
1. Vampire Survivors – The “Just One More Run” Trap
This game is perfect for short bursts of chaotic fun… until you realize “just one more run” has stolen an hour of your life. You move, the game auto-attacks, and enemies swarm at you like you owe them money. It’s the most relaxing stress-inducing game ever.
2. Hades – Speedrunning Through Hell
You play as Zagreus, son of Hades, who’s just trying to escape the Underworld. Runs can be quick, making it great for short sessions—except, oops, you died and now you want to try one more time because THIS TIME you totally won’t get hit by that one boss again. Spoiler: you will.
3. Slay the Spire – “I’ll Just Play One More Card” Syndrome
A roguelike deck-building game where you strategize your way up a tower. “Oh, I’ll just do one quick run” turns into deep contemplation about whether to take the relic that makes you immune to curses but also removes all your gold. Fast-paced… if you’re decisive, which you won’t be.
4. Rocket League – Five-Minute Matches (That Destroy Friendships)
A soccer game, but with rocket-powered cars. Matches are short, but the emotional damage from your teammate whiffing an easy shot will last a lifetime. You either feel like an unstoppable pro or a complete disaster—there is no in-between.
5. Tetris Effect: Connected – The Zen You Didn’t Ask For
Tetris, but with hypnotic visuals and music that makes stacking blocks feel like a spiritual journey. Great for a quick game… unless you enter The Zone and wake up 45 minutes later realizing you’ve ascended to a higher plane of existence.
Short on time? These games have you covered… just don’t blame me when “five minutes” turns into “where did my evening go?”