Top 10 PS5 Games for Busy Professionals: Maximize Fun in Just 1 Hour

Published 09/25/2023, 1:30 AM EDT

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The desire to sneak out some gaming fun between your tightly packed schedule is tough. But what if there were titles that didn’t require much of your time to provide you with an ultimate gaming experience? Spoiler Alert! There are games that can offer you the eSports thrill in just a matter of an hour. If you’re a PS5 player, your gaming window for the day is sorted. 

While PS5 includes an elite library of titles for gaming enthusiasts, most of these require a fair share of your time from the day. Of course, this is what makes these PS5 features an exciting challenge to experience. However, not every gamer is fortunate enough to commit that amount of time to a project. Well, no worries, as we have a list of top 10 games that would require just an hour of your time or even minutes. 

PS5 features to not miss out on a quick adrenaline rush! 

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Although the focus of developers has mostly shifted to creating expanded worlds of narratives and explorations, there are still some projects that deliver potential fun in a shorter run. The debate over the top 10 such features started when a PS5 gamer shared a commonly faced issue on Reddit. The latter invited game recommendations from the community on a specific eligibility. 

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I’m currently really burnt out of gaming and I just hop on the PS5 for like an hour once in a while. What are some good games that I can play without having to sit for hours at a time? That are on the service ofc. Right now, I’m playing dead cells and slay the spire. Any other recommendations are appreciated”, he enquired through his post. 

And in no time, fans brought a wave of recommendations to play on PS5. Here’s a list of the most recommended titles during the discussion. 

The Top 10 

  • Rogue Legacy 2

Rogue Legacy 2 is a perfect follow-up to its engaging predecessor. Adding some new features, this sequel takes the franchise a level up.

  • Sackboy 

This Sumo Digital-developed spin-off for Little Big Planet is worth a shot. It has some gripping narrative along with hidden surprising scares.

  • Slime Rancher 

This first-person perspective game lets you explore the world beyond Earth through the lens of Beatrix Lebau. The features are certainly engaging for a short narrative game. 

  • Unpacking

If you’re a puzzle lover, you can not miss this game. It is an excellent build-up of puzzles that get tough with each level.

  • Little Big Planet 3

Well, talking about puzzles, and not mentioning Little Big Planet 3, is impossible. It remains the very few successful sequels that even surpass the legacy of their predecessors.

  • Rocket League

As the game advertises itself, “a vehicle mayhem”. It’s a treat for the rush lovers of racing.

  • The Pedestrian

The Pedestrian embodies practically everything one loves about independent puzzle games: creative takes on familiar principles encased in a strikingly original and well-designed visual style.

  • The Quarry 

The Quarry finds nine camp counselors fighting for survival in the remote woods of upstate New York, making it a perfect setting for a survival thriller. 

  • Death Loop 

The shooting and stealth systems function effectively. The rogue-lite system is excellent, and the powers are enjoyable. Building up your armament and customizing Colt to fit your playstyle is enjoyable.

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  • Outer Wilds 

The concepts in Outer Wilds are taken from what we believe we already know, put in a blender, and then spewed out again as something fresh. There are different laws in its cosmos than there are on Earth.

Besides these common recommendations, some gamers also suggested giants like Alan Wake for one chapter at a time. Other interesting suggestions included GTA V online and Street Fighter 6 multiplayer mode. 

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There are some other brief PS5 games that didn’t make the list; all the games included here are ones that gamers consider excellent choices. However, the above games are mostly single-player or narrative-focused. Additionally, these top suggestions ensure that you don’t miss out on the high caliber of serious gaming fun. But there’s a chance that these games will leave you wanting more. Beware! 

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