The best games under five hours long

There are only so many hours in a day. Try as you might, it can be tough to keep up with the flood of new titles coming out every month, let alone the latest 100-hour action RPG or always-online service game. Fortunately, there are just as many fun—and mostly short—games to choose from, whether you prefer to play on your mobile device, console, or computer.

We’ve canvassed Polygon’s collective think tank of the most ardent short-game enthusiasts to bring you our picks of the best games you can pick up and enjoy in under five hours. From recent indie hits to critically acclaimed classics, there are plenty of great games to lose yourself in without taking up all of your free time.