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I want to try and play some more games. That feels more fulfilling if you play games that you can finish and be done with.

So what are some good games that have zero (or close to zero perhaps) replayability? I'll start with my own suggestions:

  • Return of the Obra Dinn: Amazing mystery/detective game. However once you've played it, you basically can't play it again as you remember the solution already and the challenge of the game is trivialized.
  • Chants of Sennaar: Really great game about deciphering languages. However, once again, by playing the game once, you'll remember the languages and the game has no challenge any more.
  • Outer Wilds: Mystery adventure game. There is some replayability as there are perhaps areas that you can still explore, but largely once you figure out the mystery and complete the game, there's not much more to experience. Some people speedrun the game though.

All of the above games I value extremely highly even though I only played them ~8-10 hours.

Do you have any others?

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (5 children)

What Remains of Edith Finch. A psychological horror game that REALLY sucks you in. As you play, there is a lot of stuff that doesn't make any sense, but there's a secret (disturbing) meaning behind it all.

I spent a good chunk of a Saturday going through it and there's no need to do it again, but it was a great ride!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

And if you do want more try out Unfinished Swan.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago

The Unfinished Swan is such a hidden gem, honestly. I never hear anyone talk about it. Very unique style and mechanics and an endearing story. Some beautiful environments too. And pretty short, so not a big commitment.

It's a great, great game.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Thanks for pointing that out, I had never heard of that one. I looked it up and I'll definitely check it out.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

I am thinking of replaying Edith Finch because I must have missed a lot of details by the time I realised what the story was about.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Also take a look at: The Suicide of Rachel Foster

It's currently 90% off on steam at 1.79USD

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a little older but it kind of reminds me of Edith Finch in vibes. It's also really beautiful.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Oh man - I loved WRoEF, but the bathtub segment has ensured I can never play it again.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

Oh yeah. They aren't subtle in that one, you know what's coming and I think I just muttered "oh no. Oh no. Oh no." through the whole thing.