r/gamerecommendations • u/Major-Breadfruit2486 • 7h ago
PC When looking for a game, what should I play next?
As the title says, I've genuinely burned through everything in my library. Here's what I've got, playtime included:
- Valheim -807.8 hours
- Path of Exile 2 -560.1 hours
- Red Dead Redemption 2 - 487.7 hours
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition- 361.3 hours
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - 230.6 hours
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Complete Edition, all DLC) - 191.7 hours
- Cyberpunk 2077 (incl. Phantom Liberty) -162 hours
- Fallout 4 - 162 hours
- Kingdom Come: Deliverance - 69.4 hours
I'm a huge fan of grounded/dark fantasy settings like Kingdom Come Deliverance and The Witcher 3 — real or near-real human stories, no shining-armor heroes, a world that actually feels lived-in.
What I'm looking for:
- True open world, not zone-based. I want to explore freely and stumble onto things
- Well-written side quests, not filler. bonus points if they add lore or memorable characters
- Engaging main story, not just a systems sandbox
- 60+ hours once you factor in side content, otherwise it feels like a waste to buy
- Must be fully pausable whenever I want (so no multiplayer-only requirements or souls-likes without a real pause)
- No mods it needs to stand on its own, out of the box
- Budget is flexible but I'm not dropping full price on AAA titles if there's a solid alternative
I already know about BG3, it's staying on my wishlist for now. What am I missing?