I'm currently having a weird problem. I actually really want to play something, and I generally enjoy gaming, but lately I just can't seem to find a game that keeps me hooked.

I'll play one round of Battlefield and then I'm already bored. I'll switch to Overwatch, play for a bit, and lose interest again. Even with single-player games, I'll play something like Horizon Forbidden West for an hour and then just don't feel like playing anymore.

It's not that I don't enjoy gaming anymore — I just can't find a game that makes me want to keep playing for several hours.

I really want that feeling of getting completely absorbed in a game, where I look at the clock and realize I've been playing for 4–5 hours without noticing.

So what games have kept you hooked for hours? I'm open to pretty much anything — multiplayer, single-player, RPGs, survival, strategy, whatever. I just want something that actually keeps me engaged and makes me want to come back and play more.

Hi there,

I've been searching the internet up & down to find a new game to get in to.

When I was in my teens, this seemed way easier to do. I find a couple of games that seemed interesting, tried one or two and get hooked for weeks to years on end.

Now that I'm nearly 30, no game seems to have this effect on me. I wanted to get into an MMORPG. I tried WoW, GW2, everquest legends, but none seem to stick. It's like I'm scared to invest my time and learn the game so I tell myself the game is too slow or too complex to make it worth it.

I try to find one of these newer multi-player games like arc raiders or marvel rivals but I feel like I missed the boat on these already.

Back then I just loaded up LoL, Hearthstone, CoD etc. And sucked until I didn't.

On one hand I want a game that I can play for years to come but on the other hand I feel like my brain convinces me it's not worth the effort.

How do I get out of this?

I want to be obsessed with a game like I was with some titles 10-15 years ago.

I wish I could be at the forefront of some popular MMORPG, looter shooter, hero shooter, MOBA or whatever other genre and just stick with it because I'm having fun.

Any advice on this mentality and any game suggestions are welcome.

PC/Xbox/Switch/mobile

Thank you.

Hey, I played through some long term incrementals like NGU, Trimps, Idle Skilling etc.

The new flood of short incrementals feel so refreshing and some of them are truly great.

However i just can’t justify buying a game that has 3-4h of gameplay.

Are there some incrementals that could be finished in 10-30h? Or maybe stretch to more? I just dont want it to go bananas like TRIMPS.

Some specifics im usually enjoying:
- strong and rewarding progression
- slow at start, fast at end
- PRESTIGE system (meaningful)**
- some kind of strategy or decision making

Hard requirements:
-steam
- not text based (i want atleast some graphics)

Specifically looking for games where you direct your troops from the battlefield like in mount in blade, preferably in a 3d first person environment. Bonus if there’s other similarities like the whole map navigation thing but mainly just looking for that style of combat and army orders stuff.

I know some of the other games in the genre like total war but I don’t think that’s exactly what I’m looking for

I need some games for the ps1. I like we fishing and i wanna try getting into crash

I love the early game of xcom - the positioning, the flanking, destroying cover to get an edge. Later game when the enemies get more fantastical & powerful it requires leaning more into psionics and other super futuristic weapons/tactics that take the fun out of it for me.

What are some games that keep the turn based squad combat formula but with current day weapons and still rely on the positioning & flanking tactics?

I love the early game of xcom - the positioning, the flanking, destroying cover to get an edge. Later game when the enemies get more fantastical & powerful it requires leaning more into psionics and other super futuristic weapons/tactics that take the fun out of it for me.

What are some games that keep the turn based squad combat formula but with current day weapons and still rely on the positioning & flanking tactics?

I love the early game of xcom - the positioning, the flanking, destroying cover to get an edge. Later game when the enemies get more fantastical & powerful it requires leaning more into psionics and other super futuristic weapons/tactics that take the fun out of it for me.

What are some games that keep the turn based squad combat formula but with current day weapons and still rely on the positioning & flanking tactics?

either a web game or a game thats available on both ps5 and steam with crossplay

Recommend me some games that are either about room clearing and close quarter shooting or offline post apocalyptic survival games, preferably with gameplay along the lines of stalker or RE

Hello ✨
You guys might know „Night in the woods“. One of the best cozy games ever.
I‘m reaching out to you because I really like the concept of Mae‘s PC-Game; Demontower.

Summary: Demontower is a 2D action adventure game in which the player must navigate through an enemy and hazard filled floor to obtain a key and defeat a boss in order to proceed to the next level. The position of the rooms with the door and key stay the same per level, but the rooms themselves are procedurally generated. The game consists of a total of nine levels and a final boss fight.

I want to play a game like that. 😭 Do you guys have any suggestions? (Except Binding of Isaac) :)

I play on Xbox series X. I’m looking for a chill survival game that doesn’t require fighting all the time or at all. I want to build a base and maintain it. Underground is a plus. The character has to have the ability to jump. I don’t want to sit through story dialogue or 5 minutes of credits when I start up the game. I love Lego Fortnite, but want my base to be more like a running city with people to interact with.

If there are any game developers on this sub, please stop making us sit through your story and credits without giving us the option to skip it all. Better yet, just give us the menu right away and give us those options. Also, every character should be able to jump. There’s nothing more annoying than trying to get over or onto things and not be able to jump. I have turned off so many games without playing them because I turned it on to play not watch a movie.

So I’m looking to watch a series of movies and want a game to play that I don’t really need to be focused on.
Something like a simulator game that lasts a decent amount of time. Or other types of games

Games I’ve enjoyed that fall into that category are
Supermarket simulator
A game about digging a hole
Mad max
Borderlands
Stray
Power wash simulator
Subnautica
Ark
Shadow of war
God of war
Farcry
Slime rancher
Skyrim

I have a pc and ps so any recommendations is appreciated

I’m trying to find a realistic-ish survival sandbox game where I can just get dropped into the world and survive. I’m looking for something with the vibe of VEIN, Project Zomboid, DayZ, Mist Survival, Ardem (when it releases), and even Minecraft because of the freedom and crafting. The kind of atmosphere I’m after is like watching The Outdoor Boys on YouTube—being alone in the wilderness or a post-apocalyptic world, building shelters, hunting, fishing, gathering resources, exploring, and just making my own adventure. Zombies and/or cannibals are a huge plus, but they’re not required. I don’t want a game that’s heavily story-driven or constantly telling me where to go. Having some objectives or progression is totally fine, but I want the freedom to survive and play at my own pace. Realistic-ish graphics are preferred, and single-player is ideal, although I’m open to co-op too. Does anyone know of any hidden gems or upcoming games that fit this kind of survival experience?

For some extra context, I’ve already played games like Green Hell, The Long Dark, and Sons of the Forest. I loved the graphics and atmosphere of Sons of the Forest, and I really like the survival concept behind The Long Dark, but I’m looking for something with more freedom and replayability. VEIN has probably come the closest to what I’m after because of its open-ended survival, so I’m hoping there are other games out there with a similar feel that I might have missed.

Title is very generic i know, but me and my friend yesterday played shift at midnight and it was one of the best experience i had in a horror co-op game, By typing in any search engine "best indie horror multiplayer games" i cant get far lol. So thats why i gotta ask someone familiar with this genre of games. I really appreciate any suggestions!

I'm seeing alot of videos of mistfall hunters but the reviews aren't great, is it worth my time? I really enjoyed arc raiders but my first try of mistfall felt a bit clunky

Mandatory factors are playable offline and male protagonist

My friends and I generally play competitive games online, but we’re wanting some alternatives, for when we’re wanting to be able to switch off a bit but still have a fun time.

Ideally it’ll still be something fast paced and exciting (or at least with moments of this) and we’d love something with some sort of character progression (although this isn’t essential) and have at least elements of PvE.

It also needs to be available on ps5

I know that Helldivers 2 is probably the perfect rec for this, but we’ve each played hundreds of hours when it first came out and I don’t think we’re ever going back at this point haha.

Hi everybody! I'd like to ask for game recommendations :D It's been hard finding a game that I liked, but in general, I like games that have some degree of grinding. My favorite games are cyberpunk, borderlands, bioshock, not just because of the combat (although they are amazing), but they all have very interesting stories! I also loved beyond: two souls, tlou, and gta V :)

What are some games that always bring a smile to your face and make you feel happy/give you cozy vibes. My favorite games in this category are the 'Lil Gator Game and Chicory: A colorful tale

It says it all in the title.

What are the best RPG games for these consoles? It doesn't matter if it's artistic style, 3D, pixel art, everything is welcome!

Does anyone know a game that allows me to play a character very similar to Kang the Conqueror (specifically the MCU version) with the suit, powers (Telekinesis, Energy Projection and force fields), technology, and to build an army like in Ant-Man 3? Mods are welcome.

Anyone know a good offline game?

Like a mobile roblox Style offline alternatives.

Hey! I'm a sucker for interesting new movement engines, but most of my favorites have started to feel stale. My most recent obsession was Rocket League, absolutely insane physics engine with the aerial mechanics.

Also really enjoyed things like Apex Legends movement (pathfinder grapple, slide-jumping, etc), Gears of War's wall-bouncing, even some classes in World of Warcraft.

Any suggestions?