Most Replayable Video Games
What are the most replayable video games? We asked, and thousands of Redditors answered. Whether you’re escaping from Hades, trying to save the universe in No Man’s Sky, or building a town in Minecraft, the most replayable games have endless possibilities.
This list is based on a Reddit community question: “What’s the most replayable game in existence?” From Minecraft’s endless possibilities, to the roguelike game Hades, and even the most recent Gran Turismo game, this list showcases the best games that players can’t seem to put down. Here are the most replayable video games, as voted by Reddit.
Minecraft
Minecraft is hailed as the most replayable game of all time, with endless possibilities stemming from its features like redstone, building, PvP, and map creation. Some players even go as far as saying that Minecraft is the best game of all time, and even though that’s a pretty big claim, there’s no denying that it’s one of the most replayable games of all time.
“Minecraft is the most replayable game because it’s a game that you can play over and over again and still have fun,” one Redditor explains. “Aside from the main game, there’s redstone, building, PvP, and map creation.”
Another user adds, “Minecraft will never get old because of the vast possibilities in the game and the never-ending desire to take ‘one more turn’ in the game.”
Rimworld
Rimworld, the management and survival game, is praised for its depth and replayability, with players enjoying the freedom to engage in activities like war crimes, organ harvesting, and bionic cyborg experiments.
“The most replayable game would be Rimworld,” one Redditor says. “I’ve been playing it for years and there’s always something new to try, a new way to play, and the game is so deep that you can play it forever and always find something new to do.”
Civilization series
Whether you go for Civilization II, III, V, or VI, the Civilization series is notorious for its addictiveness, and the never-ending desire to take “one more turn.”
“Civ games, especially Civ II,” one Redditor says. “I have replayed that game since 1999. I don’t think it’s had a season pass, microtransactions, or loot boxes.”
Tetris
The classic puzzle game Tetris is timeless and addictive, with players reminiscing about the iconic “line piece” and its enduring appeal. It’s also a great game to play with friends, as you can ensure there’s never an empty column.
Age of Empires II
Age of Empires II, the real-time strategy game, is celebrated for its longevity, having been replayed since 1999.
“I’d have to say Age of Empires 2,” one user replies. “I’ve been replaying that game since 1999 and I still go back to it every few years and always have a blast.”
Hades
Hades, a roguelike game, receives praise for its engaging gameplay and the timely theme of escaping confinement during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
“I’d say Hades because of the fun gameplay and the fact that I’m going through a bit of a COVID lockdown myself,” one user replies.
Army games
Games based on armies, parties, and rosters like Fire Emblem, Pokémon, and Diablo are deemed highly replayable due to their hardcore mode, seasons, and randomized scenarios.
“Any army game like Fire Emblem, Pokémon, and Diablo,” one Redditor replies. “The hardcore mode and randomized scenarios mean that the game is constantly changing.”
Heroes of Might and Magic
The first Heroes of Might and Magic, specifically the second installment, is lauded for its turn-based gameplay, randomized scenarios, and lasting appeal after 25 years.
“Heroes 2 is still replayable because of the turn-based gameplay and randomized scenarios,” one player replies.
Terraria
Terraria is praised for its frequent updates, various game difficulties, classes of play, and optional bosses, making it an incredible value for its price.
“Terraria,” one user says. “I’ve been playing it for years, and the game is constantly updated and has a really good core game and a huge variety of game modes.”
Mount and Blade
Mount and Blade is a medieval combat game that is praised for its large scale, realistic combat, and gameplay that lets players live out their dreams of becoming a warrior.
“Mount and Blade,” another player replies.
