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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 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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MetricThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Main Story61h46h
Main + Extras124h83h
Completionist227h160h
Released20232015
DeveloperNintendoKojima Productions

Verdict

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the longer game by about 41 hours on a typical playthrough (124h vs 83h for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain).

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

For completionists, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom clocks in at 227 hours total, while Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain sits at 160 hours.