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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain vs Half-Life: Alyx

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

VS
MetricMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainHalf-Life: Alyx
Main Story46h12h
Main + Extras83h15h
Completionist160h21h
Released20152020
DeveloperKojima ProductionsValve

Verdict

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the longer game by about 68 hours on a typical playthrough (83h vs 15h for Half-Life: Alyx).

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

For completionists, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain clocks in at 160 hours total, while Half-Life: Alyx sits at 21 hours.