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Death Stranding vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

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MetricDeath StrandingMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story40h46h
Main + Extras63h83h
Completionist104h160h
Released20192015
DeveloperKojima ProductionsKojima Productions

Verdict

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the longer game by about 20 hours on a typical playthrough (83h vs 63h for Death Stranding).

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

For completionists, Death Stranding clocks in at 104 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.