Here are 15 great games you can finish before summer’s over. Each one short enough to complete, but memorable enough to stick with you.
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15. Night in the Woods
Night in the Woods is a story-driven game that follows Mae Borowski as she reconnects with old-town friends after dropping out of college. Experience the ups and downs of small-town living as you deal with mental health, estranged friendships and secret happenings just outside of town. | © Secret Lab
14. Hades II
Hades II is a roguelike where you play Melinoe, daughter of Hades, fighting to defeat Chronos, the Titan of Time. You’ll battle through the Underworld, meet gods, and forge alliances with figures from Greek myth. With its fast combat and endless variety, it’s easy to lose hours chasing the perfect run. | © Supergiant Games
13. Omori
Omori is a surreal RPG that blends heartfelt moments with dark, unsettling themes around mental health. Its charming cast and strange world make every choice feel meaningful. Multiple paths and endings make replaying it just as captivating as the first run. | © MP2 Games
12. Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb is a quirky roguelike where you play a possessed lamb starting a cult for an ancient god. You’ll balance dungeon crawling with managing and growing your devoted followers. Recent updates and new multiplayer keep it fresh and easy to sink hours into. | © Massive Monster
11. Dishonored
Dishonored is a stealth-action game where your powers, upgrades, and choices shape every mission. Its open-ended design means no two playthroughs are alike. With multiple paths and solutions, it’s a game that begs to be replayed and discussed. | © Arkane Studios
10. Void Bastards
Void Bastards is a roguelike shooter where you loot derelict spaceships in a darkly funny sci-fi dystopia. Random traits, like being a smoker or short, change how you play in surprising ways. Its mix of humor, strategy, and unpredictable runs keeps you coming back for more. | © Blue Manchu
9. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a brutal action game set in feudal Japan, mixing intense sword combat with stealth and vertical movement. Mastering its difficulty takes patience, and New Game+ offers even tougher challenges. With multiple endings and reasons to replay, it’s a test of skill you can spend all August on. | © FromSoftware
8. The Quarry
The Quarry is a cinematic horror game where you control summer camp counselors trapped and hunted on their last night. Your choices shape the story, leading to different fates for each character. With a ten-hour runtime and plenty of branching paths, it’s perfect for multiple playthroughs. | © Supermassive Games
7. Path of Exile
Path of Exile is a free-to-play action RPG with endless customization and a massive skill tree. Its gothic world, constant updates, and deep loot grind keep players coming back. With huge endgame content and every build feeling unique, it’s a game you can sink hundreds of hours into. | © Grinding Gear Games
6. Enter the Gungeon
Enter the Gungeon is a chaotic dungeon crawler packed with bizarre guns and equally bizarre enemies. Each run is different, forcing you to adapt to whatever weapons and items you find. It’s fast, funny, and dangerously easy to play “just one more run.” | © Mythic Entertainment
5. Alan Wake
Alan Wake is a story-driven horror game that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Its tense atmosphere and clever writing make every moment gripping. It’s one of those rare games that can follow you into your dreams or nightmares. | © Remedy Entertainment
4. Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire is a card-based dungeon crawler where you build unique decks while climbing a dangerous spire. Each run is different, forcing you to adapt with new strategies and card synergies. Its roguelike design makes it endlessly replayable, with hours disappearing before you notice. | © Mega Crit
3. Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves is a pirate adventure where you sail, loot, and battle rival crews and sea monsters. You can play solo, but it’s best with friends, up to four players sharing a ship. With unpredictable PvP, PvE threats like the Kraken, and plenty of treasure, every voyage feels unique. | © Rare
2. Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2 is a roguelike third-person shooter where you fight through waves of monsters on a chaotic alien planet. Every run is different thanks to procedurally generated levels, keeping things fresh whether you play solo or with friends. It’s fast, addictive, and available on PC and all major consoles. | © Gearbox Software
1. Marie’s Room
Marie’s Room is a short, free narrative game you can finish in about an hour. You play as Marie’s old college roommate, exploring her room and piecing together a mystery from their shared past. It’s built for a single sitting, with no save option, making it perfect for a quiet evening. | © Like Charlie
Here are 15 great games you can finish before summer’s over. Each one short enough to complete, but memorable enough to stick with you.
