There are only so many hours in a day. Try as you might, it can be hard to keep up with the deluge of new games coming out every month, let alone the latest 100-hour action RPG or always-on service game. Luckily, there are just as many fun—and, most importantly, short—games to choose from, whether you prefer to play on mobile, console, or PC.
We polled Polygon's collective brain trust of the most ardent short-form game enthusiasts to bring you a selection of the best games you can play and enjoy in under five hours. From recent indie hits to critically acclaimed classics, there are plenty of great games you can get lost in without eating up all your free time.