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God of War (2018) vs Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

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

God of War (2018)

2018 · Santa Monica Studio
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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

2015 · Kojima Productions
MetricGod of War (2018)Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story21h46h
Main + Extras33h83h
Completionist51h160h
Released20182015
DeveloperSanta Monica StudioKojima Productions

Verdict

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the longer game by about 50 hours on a typical playthrough (83h vs 33h for God of War (2018)).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, God of War (2018) wraps up faster. If you want the longer ride, go with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

For completionists, God of War (2018) clocks in at 51 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.