These adventure games are among the best picks for players looking for an experience that feels almost never-ending.
Regardless of the genre, adventure undoubtedly forms the basis of almost every narrative-driven game. For many players, games serve as a form of escape from reality, providing exciting experiences like exploring new worlds, meeting new characters, and living through unforgettable events firsthand. When looking for all these things at once, a game’s length could be an important factor to consider, especially if players have plenty of free time on their hands to truly dive into the journey.
Now, before rushing to the comments to provide a clear definition of what the adventure genre is, and pointing out that we definitely got it wrong here, please note that the games below aren’t really bound by strict genre rules, and there are most likely few to no traditional adventure games lasting over 100 hours. Instead, we focus on games across various genres that emphasize mostly the sense of adventure — large-scale journeys, exciting events, plenty of discovery, etc. For players looking for something exactly like that, below are some great games that provide the feeling of a never-ending adventure lasting over 100 hours.
Elite Dangerous
Specifically described by the developers as an “open-world adventure,” Elite Dangerous offers almost unmatched scope on a cosmic scale. The main story for the game already takes over 100 hours, but the most dedicated fans play hundreds more, with the game’s current “completionist” value standing at some 677 hours. In other words, it is an adventure for the ages, a game where some fans can literally live and spend all their free time.
Of course, that’s provided that players are die-hard fans of spaceships, breathtaking space vistas, and flying for hours to discover what the universe holds. For those who want to add some really exciting gameplay features, the Odyssey expansion is a must, allowing players to land on planet surfaces and get out of their ships for a completely different feel to Elite Dangerous.
The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom
The closest game here to the classic adventure format, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom prioritizes puzzle-solving and exploration over combat, delivering a true sense of wonder as players discover this version of Hyrule. With its fascinating world, unrestricted exploration, some of the deepest and most flexible crafting mechanics of all time, and tons of puzzles to solve in the most creative ways, Tears of the Kingdom stands among the best-rated games ever made for a reason.
This sequel is also bigger in every regard compared to the already colossal Breath of the Wild, packed with new areas and groundbreaking gameplay mechanics.
