Looking for the most time-consuming games? There are so many wonderful and diverse games to play in this world, but for some gamers, there’s only one thing in life that can keep them entertained for years and years. From the very best MMORPGs to just staying on a single level in Super Mario Bros 3, these are some of the most dedicated gamers and their most time-consuming games.
The Ultimate Time Sink: World of Warcraft
Some players admitted that they spent their entire lives dedicated to their favourite games, while others just reached astonishing amounts of hours. Some of the gamers shared their stories, with others just offering a simple list of their time sinks and the amount of hours they spent playing.
This user spent over 50,000 hours playing World of Warcraft alone.
Sometimes, there’s nothing better than a good MMO, and this user has spent thousands of hours playing World of Warcraft alone. Other users have admitted to spending an entire year in the game, so there’s no doubt that World of Warcraft is the ultimate time sink.
Fallout 4: A Post-Apocalyptic Time Sink
This user reached over 36,000 hours playing Fallout 4 alone.
Fallout 4 is one of the most highly-rated games of all time, and this user has spent thousands of hours building settlements and adventuring through the post-apocalyptic Boston, proving that sometimes all you need is a good RPG to keep you busy for years.
Gotta Catch 'Em All: Pokemon
This user spent over 3,500 hours playing Pokemon alone.
Some of the most popular games ever created are the Pokemon games, and this user has spent thousands of hours trying to catch 'em all. While other users admitted to using their spare time to play FTL, Fallout 4, Pokemon, Diablo 2, Assassin’s Creed 2, Medieval 2 Total War, Final Fantasy 14, League of Legends, Rome 2 Total War, Dragon Age Origins, Super Mario Maker 2, Monster Hunter World, Destiny 2, modded Minecraft, Heroes of the Storm, Stardew Valley, XCOM 2 with the War of the Chosen DLC, Batman Arkham games, Titanfall 2, CSGO, Farming Sim 22, and GTA 5, so there’s plenty of time-consuming games to choose from.
Grand Theft Auto 5: A Criminal's Paradise
This user reached over 6,000 hours playing GTA 5 alone.
If you’ve ever wondered how much time people spend on Grand Theft Auto 5, the answer is a lot. Some players joked about the game of life, criticizing its lack of checkpoints, while others found solace in the kindness of fellow players.
Stardew Valley: A Charming Farming Experience
This user admitted to spending over 3,500 hours on Stardew Valley alone.
Stardew Valley is one of the most charming games ever created, and this user has spent so much time farming and befriending the locals of Pelican Town that they could probably buy the entire town. Speaking of buying things, if you’re looking for a new console to play all these time sinks, check out our guide to the best PC games console, where we compare the Xbox, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
