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Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain vs Subnautica

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

VS
MetricMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainSubnautica
Main Story46h29h
Main + Extras83h42h
Completionist160h67h
Released20152018
DeveloperKojima ProductionsUnknown Worlds

Verdict

Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the longer game by about 41 hours on a typical playthrough (83h vs 42h for Subnautica).

If you only have time for one and prefer a tighter experience, Subnautica 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 Subnautica sits at 67 hours.