Top 10 Longest & Most Challenging Video Games to Test Your Endurance

Today on Gameranx, we delve into the realm of gaming behemoths that test our endurance and patience. Assassin's Creed Valhalla, the latest in the RPG Trilogy, promises a streamlined experience but falls victim to mandatory region completions, making it a slog for even the most dedicated fans. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes a mere 15 hours of gameplay and stretches it into a mind-boggling 100-hour epic, filled to the brim with mini-games that may leave players questioning their sanity.

Alien Isolation, a horror game, keeps players on edge with its relentless pacing that extends well beyond the traditional ending point, creating an intense yet exhausting experience. Yakuza 5 offers a seemingly endless journey with multiple characters, each with their own city to explore, resulting in a game that feels like it goes on forever. Stalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl, with its lack of fast travel and lengthy story, pushes players to their limits with over 100 hours of gameplay, testing their patience with each step through the irradiated wasteland.

Pathfinder Kingmaker, known for its extreme difficulty spikes and confusing gameplay systems, pushes the boundaries of epic length in the CRPG genre, leaving players both impressed and slightly fatigued. Persona 5 Royale introduces 20 additional hours of content at the end of an already lengthy game, requiring a full replay for those eager to experience the new ending. Cross Code surprises players with its 50-hour length for an action RPG, offering a comprehensive experience that may leave even the most seasoned gamers breathless. Lastly, Dragon Quest 7's episodic storytelling and multitude of islands create a marathon-like gameplay experience that spans over 100 hours, challenging players to see if they have the endurance to restore the world, one island at a time.