Multiplayer games are all the rage nowadays but most gamers will go through that phase where they just want to get stuck into a good story-driven single-player game. Role-playing games offer this in abundance, with some requiring a serious investment of time and commitment to complete their campaigns.

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It is worth considering that not all long RPGs are necessarily good and not all of the best RPGs are long. The perfect balance can be hard to find, but when it is found, the ultimate gaming experience is achieved. The important aspect of these games is how they keep the player engrossed and wanting to get to the end.

10 Divinity: Original Sin II Is A Top Game With Plenty Of Replayability

The artwork for Classic Divinity Original Sin 2

Metacritic has Divinity: Original Sin II as its highest-rated RPG of all time, and for good reason. The tactical-RPG has smashed expectations across PC, consoles, and even on iOS. While the main story can take between 40 and 70 hours to complete, 100% completion requires multiple playthroughs that can see total playtime reach the hundreds.

Original Sin II's multiple endings add extra replayability, with intrigue and weight being added to certain strategies and decisions. Divinity: Original Sin II never feels like a chore and has considerable satisfaction with every different ending.

9 Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Is A Phenomenal Switch Upgrade

gameplay of Monster Hunter Generations ULtimate

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the expanded rerelease of Monster Hunter Generations on the Nintendo Switch. Given the franchise's growing popularity in recent years, the Switch port made total sense. On average, Generations Ultimate takes players around 80 hours to complete, but a 100% completion of the game could take almost 10 times that.

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This colossal game length can appear daunting, but gaining 100% is not necessarily worth rushing. Completing the main story is certainly worth persevering past the 80-hour mark, with the consideration that new players will take a while to become accustomed to the challenging gameplay.

8 Assassin's Creed Valhalla Shows How Far The Series Has Come

Eivor in Assassin's Creed Valhalla

The Assassin's Creed franchise prides itself on exploring as many different time periods as possible. The series will always have its critics, many of whom simply want the series to focus more on the titular assassins. Others, however, adore the variations.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla journeys to the land of the Vikings, delivering a brutal experience. The game has a long story that comes in at around 60 hours. Full completion doubles that time and then some. Vikings and piracy have been two of the more successful eras explored by the franchise, but Valhalla is much longer and packed than Black Flag could ever dream of being. Nevertheless, the story comes to a satisfying conclusion and is well worth the wait.

7 Persona 5 Is The Pinnacle Of Long JRPGs

Protagonist exploring the Thieves Den in Persona 5 Royal

JRPGs are known for their length and general abundance of things to do. The Persona series certainly lives up to this reputation. Persona 5's main story can take almost 100 hours to get through, and additional content surpasses that.

While certain sections can drag and require the player to break before trying again, the end-game is certainly worth grinding towards. Persona 5 deserves its place among the best RPGs out there. It will even become available to a wider audience in 2022, so PC, Switch, and Xbox players will finally get the chance to experience this exceptional game.

6 Xenoblade Chronicles X Is A Long But Strong Addition To The Franchise

Player looks on at enemy monsters

The Xenoblade series started in 2010 and has since produced some strong titles. Xenoblade Chronicles X has around 70 hours of story to it, and players need to spend well over 250 hours to even get close to 100% completion.

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X came two years before Xenoblade Chronicles 2 but unfortunately, it never made its way to a Nintendo Switch port. The Wii U game still has its place in the franchise and is among the best rated. With its massively expansive world and abundance of activities to get stuck into, Xenoblade Chronicles X deserves its plaudits.

5 Players Want To Invest All Of Their Time Into The Brilliant Breath Of The Wild

Zelda Link look over the decaying Hyrule in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Ending

The Zelda franchise has had some strong entries over the years, but Breath of the Wild is simply breathtaking. The action-adventure game essentially forced its way into becoming a top RPG, as it normally wouldn't be recognized as one.

Breath of the Wild provides the most complete Zelda experience ever, with an expansive open world and a particular freedom for players. Focusing on the main objectives can take upwards of 50 hours, while most play-sessions of Breath of the Wild can be spent doing almost anything but. The sheer scale of it all brings a level of replayability that can take total playtime to around 200 hours, and it is completely worth it.

4 The Witcher 3 Is A Long But Engrossing Experience

Ciri becomes a Witcher alongside Geralt in the ending to the Witcher 3 - Wild Hunt.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will always be considered one of the best games of all time. CD Projekt RED released it in 2015 and never looked back. The Witcher 3 is the best combination of mesmerizing gameplay, captivating storylines, and characters who are worth investing in.

The main campaign can take at least 50 hours to complete, but full completion of the main game and the various DLC additions could see around 200 hours of total playtime. The Witcher 3 is incredibly long, but rarely feels like a chore to play. Exploring every nook and cranny of the world isn't forced upon the player, yet they fall in love with it anyway.

3 Kingdom Come: Deliverance's Dynamic Approach Can Encourage Multiple Playthroughs

Kingdom come deliverance fight scene

Kingdom Come: Deliverance had its time in the sun but unfortunately, it never cemented itself among the most popular RPGs of all time. Still, it provided a dynamic and ever-moving world that provided authentic immersion. Certain missions could be missed or failed through neglect or wasting time. This could cause players to panic and rush through, or it could simply encourage a certain style of playthrough before revisiting another save at a later date.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance's main story comes in at upwards of 40 hours of gameplay, but this can change from player to player. 100% completion would certainly be more than 100 hours, and additional time is encouraged through any future saves.

2 Difficulty And Length Make Elden Ring A Daunting Yet Spectacular RPG

Starscourge Radahn fighting in Elden Ring

Elden Ring has become a huge hit since its release in early 2022. With FromSoftware working alongside the genius of Hidetaka Miyazaki and George R. R. Martin, they made a real gem of an RPG. Games like Elden Ring pride themselves on their difficulty, and they can vary in full length of completion from player to player.

Elden Ring averages 40 hours for the completion of the story campaign, but those who reach 100% completion spend around 100 hours playing this masterpiece. Completing the story unlocks New Game Plus that can offer even more playtime. This may seem like a long time to focus on one game, but the areas, bosses, and weapons are well worth the grind.

1 Stardew Valley Playthroughs Are Eternal

A player in their farm in Stardew Valley game.

Stardew Valley is a farming simulation RPG that has transcended everything that an indie game should be able to achieve. Since its 2016 release, countless players have invested considerable time into Stardew Valley, even with varying approaches and priorities.

Stardew Valley has its main objectives and storylines that can progress at the whim of the player, but ultimately, Stardew Valley doesn't have an end. It has to progress multiple years and seasons for certain events and landmarks, but it keeps going and rarely gets stale. Players can unlock new tools, areas, and characters to interact with, or they can simply focus on their farm. No matter the playstyle, Stardew Valley is worth investing hundreds of hours into.

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