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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain vs Outer Wilds

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

VS
MetricMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainOuter Wilds
Main Story46h15h
Main + Extras83h21h
Completionist160h29h
Released20152019
DeveloperKojima ProductionsMobius Digital

Verdict

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the longer game by about 62 hours on a typical playthrough (83h vs 21h for Outer Wilds).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Outer Wilds 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 Outer Wilds sits at 29 hours.