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Baldur's Gate 3 vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

Which game takes longer to beat? Here's the side-by-side breakdown.

VS
MetricBaldur's Gate 3Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story75h46h
Main + Extras98h83h
Completionist146h160h
Released20232015
DeveloperLarian StudiosKojima Productions

Verdict

Baldur's Gate 3 is the longer game by about 15 hours on a typical playthrough (98h vs 83h for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with Baldur's Gate 3.

For completionists, Baldur's Gate 3 clocks in at 146 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.