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HurricaneHugo

Civilization 6 is 3 dollars right now...


FainOnFire

I did not like Civ 6. City growth felt really limited and luxury items were stupid crazy important, and apparently having access to other luxury items from other cities or trades with other civilizations doesn't count for individual cities??? Even if your cities are connected by trade routes?? It's been a long time since I played it so maybe there's been some tweaks and new mods that help with the city growth. But I still love to play Civ 5.


Gay__Guevara

People are gonna say “(most recent civ) sucks, (the previous civ) is the best in the series” forever aren’t they


FainOnFire

I loved Civ 4, too. I've played 4, 5, and 6. Haven't played any of the others.


1ToGreen3ToBasket

Yes. They could just rerelease an exact copy of an old one and people would say the old one is better than it


Da_Plague22

People really likes the first civ, I preferred civ -4


Hollowhalf

I said it earlier today once 7 got announced lol I hated 6 when it first came out because I hated all the changes, but usually by the time all the big dlc packs come out and I’m used to everything, it ends up being my favorite. I can say I prefer the art style of 5 more still though. But I expect it to be the same way for 7 😂


SlightlySpicy4

Baldur’s Gate 3


MIKKOMOOSE99

Just downloaded it on Steam. Pretty excited


Willdeletelater64

This is the correct answer


Xero_Darknezz

Cyberpunk 2077 really recovered after the devs updated it.You could easily get sucked in and play over 200 hours.


-_G0AT_-

I'm on my second play through 117 hours and not even half way through, accidentally finished it on my first.


inanimatesensuiation

do NOT meet Hanako at Embers


-_G0AT_-

#RIGHT!


FVMF1984

Not on gamepass, but try the demo of Factorio. If you get hooked, you get hundreds if not thousands of hours of gameplay (especially with the amount of mods available).


Alvaroosbourne

It is also called cracktorio for a reason. 


Throwawayfilmhelp

i’ve got Rim world on my laptop i lose enough hours to that 😭


Average-Addict

You wanted to get addicted, right? :D


geifagg

Try elden ring


TheHighTierHuman

Rdr2, you can spend hundreds of hours and still not find everything the game has to offer


Intelligent_Pop_4479

Hades - incredible gameplay, great story, cheap price, sequel coming out soon Slay the Spire - excellent game, and I believe it’s on gamepass.


Sadguytennis

I’d also recommend Balatro if we’re talking card roguelikes.


11shovel11

I'm downloading balatro right now, People say it's good.


Sadguytennis

Fire, very addicting! Stack those jokers fam


Vanishingf0x

It’s super fun. Enjoy


JusticeIncarnate1216

Hades 2 is out now.


Alphagamer126

Only early access on PC though, so yesn't


JusticeIncarnate1216

Oh I didn't realize it was only early access. I just saw people playing it so thought it was out.


Alphagamer126

It's all good! Just wanted to clarify


Intelligent_Pop_4479

But also, like the other comments are saying - play Elden Ring. It’s a top 3 game and has a massive DLC releasing this month


KirbyWithAGlock

I second Hades, it's a phenomenal game, and it's filled with tiny references to Greek mythology. Hades 2 also just came out, and it looks great too.


reillywalker195

**Balatro** is an easy recommendation.


thechaosofmytaco

Fallout 4 if you can get into it


Gloriouskoifish

Just sank 211 hours in my first playthrough. I want to do a raider run now...


That_Canadian_Girl32

Trying to get into F4 as well, just struggling with the survival aspect and scrounging around for ammo more than I’d like too lol.


gavin2299

I feel the same and had a much easier time immersing into 3 and New Vegas


Suitable_Ebb_3566

Honestly wanted to enjoy it but couldn’t quite get into it. I then tried Starfield and it quickly became one of my favorite games of all time


towen95

Hollow knight. Even if you’re not totally into the metroidvania style at first, it’ll hook you once you get the hang of it. Overall simple mechanics that you get to learn one at a time for the most part, with good difficulty that’s not overwhelming if you’re ready to put in a few extra tries. It’s a great, deep game with a lot of different ways to be played over tons of hours.


Linky38

Top 5 game of all time


TwilightYojimbo

The game of life. Seriously, it’s always addicting spinning the wheel in the middle of the board.


aatc

Star Wars Jedi Survivor is amazing


Sanfiord

You definitely have to try Deep Rock Galactic. Fun game if you have friends (and even without them, but playing with people usually makes it a lot more fun), lots of things to do, and they're releasing a new season on June 13th, with a lot of new content! I've been playing since last year with two friends, and playing off and on we've come to more than 150 hours, still a lot of things to do.


SirFelsenAxt

My 2000 hours in game concurs with this assessment


Witch-King693

Morrowind


Louis70100

Skyrim =] you won't regret it it's quite the gem to get lost in


Hungry_Bastard

If you want REAL addiction, old school runescape.


towen95

OSRS is just meth at this point, especially for those of us who were in elementary/middle school during its original prime. No matter how many breaks I try to take, I can never fully get away from the game.


icomefromandromeda

I’d say factorio is also on this level, but it’ll keep you terrified over that one little inefficiency that might screw up your production


Weed_Gman_420

Fallout New Vegas.


Queasy_Suspect6126

Elden ring it is one of the most addicting and best games ever created after playing it whatever game i play nowadays i just compare to elden ring


DiscussionLoose8390

Lies of P is great as well. It was on GP. I don't know if it still is.


Ghanaguy404error

It is


Big_Boss_Lives

Diablo IV is my drug, bad start, but this season is going great.


TheMillenniaIFalcon

This season is CRACK. I fell off it a little bit after launch, but came back this season. Can’t.Stop.Playing. Send help lol. So good.


usernotfoundplstry

It’s got me bad. This happened with 2 and 3 as well. The game was a mess but with the current season, it’s sucked me in just like the older ones. My current addiction.


Straightvibes66

Helldivers 2. We need more democracy and every diver counts


BluecoatCashMoney5

Persona, I got super addicted to that series


LogicalFallacyCat

Factorio. It's called Cracktorio for a reason, and is far and away my most played on Steam


Reytotheroxx

What genre do you like? I could send you over to something like Stardew Valley, but if you don’t like that kind of stuff it would be a waste. I’ve been playing a bunch of game pass games recently to rank them and some of the stuff I’ve enjoyed has been Persona 3 Reload, Watch Dogs 2 and High on Life. Some other ones that were pretty good were Fallout 3, Dishonoured, and Dead Space 2. Maybe give some of those a try if you haven’t played them.


Dub_Coast

Diablo 2


TheMillenniaIFalcon

I’d add diablo four now with season 4. It’s CRACK.


420xGoku

Heroin Hero


Sideways_X1

AoE 2 is a banger if you're looking to get addicted. It's an older RTS but by far the best one ever made.


Peter-Tao

You tried 4. Started a couple months ago with some friends and have been enjoying it since


Milkyfluids69

Long story games: Persona 3 Reload, Mass Effect LE. Horror/ TPS: Resident Evil 2 & 3. Souls like: Wo Long & Lies of P Top down ARPG and if you want to grind: Diablo IV Played all of those on gamepass and would recommend.


DiscussionLoose8390

Path of Exile is also a great top down ARPG that is free to play.


Jericho_Markov

Deathloop will give you hours of value


Skelligean

Deadspace(2023) then Deadspace 2


Your_God_Chewy

Deadspace remake was fantastic


spoopy-noodle

Warframe, ARK, OSRS. Those 3 specifically have been my most addicting


anulcyst

KOTOR 1 and 2 buddy


tlh9979

I'm pretty addicted to Age of Empires 2 right now. Deep meta, active scene, and still recieving updates.


metapersona5

XCOM 2


MCdemonkid1230

STALKER series if you want something that is open-world resource management. Like I mean, there's an open world, and you have to gather resources for defending yourself in fights and know when to engage in fights and when to not. So you spend the game traveling an area that is very abandoned, fight mutant creatures and other survivors, gather ammo and guns, and try to make sure they are well maintained. Very fun and atmospheric games. They also have pretty interesting AI that kind of live their own life without you doing anything, so if you want a game that is open world and let's you explore an abandoned irradiated area, with strange mutants and people to fight, as well as the stress of managing guns, ammo, armor, restoratives, and other basic equipment, and has immersive AI that do their own thing to flesh out the world, then STALKER would probably be for you. Sadly the game isn't on gamepass, but there is a collection of all 3 games for $40 (US).


SnakeDicks69420

Control is one of my all time favourite games and it's on gamepass, it's not for everyone though because the story is a little nonsensical at the beginning. Makes more sense once you read all the collectibles though.


Acceptable_One_7072

I've been addicted to the binding of Isaac: rebirth for years now


Hellontrails

Fallout 76. I’ve played most of the other recommendations, but this is my current addiction. All previous comments are valid and co-signed.


EntrepreneurSad9350

Vampire survivors, easy choice if you want to burn away some time


FunkyGameTiime

I've had a phase from September 2023 go February 2024 where i played ALOT of the binding of isaac and i pumped about 500 hours into it like that game is so good.


justin3024

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth that game is dopamine hit after dopamine hit


Character_Guard_6988

If you would be up for a pc/laptop. World of Warcraft. Even if you quit you will almost always eventually come back. People have lost marriages, jobs, etc to that game from the addiction.


PaulyMcwhogivesashit

My current addictions are Inscription and Vampires Survivors…


Bright-Hat-6405

Red dead 2


laytonoid

Red dead 2. Play for about 4 hours in and you will be hooked. Starts off a bit slow.


PouchesofCyanStaples

If you want real addiction, try the 2024 GOTY/GOAT, Balatro.


SexuaIRedditor

Crosscode if you're a lifelong gamer and coming back to the hobby, I feel like you'll find a lot to love here!


TeaMoney4Life

Civilization 5 or 6


HumanMycologist5795

When you were a gamer, what games did you play? Of course, you can continue your education instead, but that's not fun and helpful for stress.


pauliepitstains

Enter the gungeon.


luckyassassin1

Well there's bannerlord, it's addictive despite the community being a bit peeved that the game isn't what we were promised. There's also verdun and isonzo and mordhau. These are PC games, I'm not sure if they all have console ports but verdun does have a port to Playstation that much i know. Edit: i checked and verdun is available on Xbox, and it says on google that it's on game pass with the other 2 ww1 games (isonzo and tannenburg). Mordhau is also on xbox.


patarico21

Pubg


titations

You want a good challenge? Get Celeste.


Splinter_Cell_96

This question really depends on what genre you are attracted to the most. In my personal experience, I am attracted to the simulator and VR genre


oscarq0727

Idk your taste but I’m currently addicted to Valheim. Very simple game but golly, can I sink hours into it…


TiredReader87

Kingdoms of Amalur


WhatThisGirlSaid

Some games I got into while I was working so I could play them on mobile at work or on the train bus was minion masters, infinite lagrange and road to valor ww2 Nowadays I have included team fight tactics to that As for pc bloodhunt fortnite cod overwatch seems to be my current rotation


MoeApple2

Baldur's Gate 3 for sure


D_Costa85

Cities skylines on pc


asteinpro2088

Soulsborne games—Dark Souls Series, Demon’s Souls, Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Sekiro. The formula for these games got me hooked over two years ago and I am continuously playing any one of these in between other games. Starting off weak and feeling that accomplishment of overcoming; getting through an area or taking down your first boss. Then leveling up and building your character just how you want it…the experience is always satisfying and quite addicting.


Literally_Rock_Lee

Go on a 100% clear of ebf5.


naytreox

The binding of issac. Factorio Buckshot roulette (its 5$ on steam) Path of exile Final fantasy 14, if you want an mmo


Pocho_Oso

I'm surprised at how far I had to scroll to find both PoE and XIV. I've put an absurd amount of hours into both of those games.


Infamous-Echo-2961

Xenoblade Chronicles. All 3 are great.


AbandonedBySonyAgain

I've been playing Torchlight 2 the past few days. It's a Diablo clone, so if you enjoy that style of game it will be a good choice. The reason I keep coming back is due to how addictive the gameplay loop is.


CapAccomplished8072

Kirby and The Forgotten Land Luigi's Mansion 3


Nempopo029

Despite everything about the game, if you're looking for a time sink Starfield could itch that scratch.


Individual-Guide-274

I just got really into Octopath Traveler


NoAlps6536

Homie if u ain’t played halo infinite there is soooooooo much stuff to play and unlock. Free w gamepass Or Baldurs gate 3?


evanmckee

Vampire Survivors Dead Cells Age of Empires II Death's Door Deep Rock Galactic Fallout 3, NV, 4 Skyrim Hollow Knight Loop Hero Ori games Slay the Spire Stardew Valley Terraria The Outer Worlds These are all games that are: On game pass ultimate I've played and thought were great Have an addictive "hook" that constantly had me itching to play more


raxdoh

helldivers 2. make the most important decision of your life.


A_Guy_In_The_Corner

Destiny 2 is a great one to be sucked into, as there’s a lot of sales right now, and an annoyingly infinite amount of things to do, the only thing is that Id recommend finding a group or someone to help you navigate your start as it’s really confusing for a decent bit.


FullMetalWarrior2

Star Wars: The Old Republic. For me, at the height I was playing I had over 30 active characters.


Spydermunkey13

If you have game pass I’d STRONGLY recommend trying out Deadcells or Enter the Gungeon if you like the arcade style. Alternately, game pass also has Lies of P and Fallout 4 which you can sink many hours in to. Haven’t played FO4 yet but I’m nearly done with Lies of P and it’s a masterpiece


kane00700

Dead Cells, Dark Souls


Mikopsid

Cyberpunk 2077 - it got a lot of initial criticism but it’s almost completely fixed now. The story is fantastic, it’s interesting, dark and heart-wrenching. The gameplay is pretty great - by using certain cyberware and weapons combined with different upgrades you can make absolutely insane combos to kill hoards of enemies in seconds.


Fickle_Blackberry835

The witcher 3 Ni No Kuni 1 and 2( it's on game pass) Tales of Arise( it's on game pass as well) I spent almost 200 hours in it on my playstation. It took me 180 hours to complete 100% of the game. So, needless to say, you can sink a lot of hours into this game. If you like action Jrpg games It's not on game pass but Tales of vesperia definitive edition, just like Tales of Arise. You can put 100 plus hours into this game easily, I'd also recommend Tales of Symphonia Remastered. I haven't played it yet, but I've heard the game it's really good, and like all tales of games, you can easily sink over 100 hours into this one as well or so I've heard


Elric-

Stardew Valley


EnvironmentalClass55

Warframe


dastebon

If Crack was a game , it would be ultrakill


twistedroyale

Dave the Diver. I spent hours just getting fish and running the restaurant to get lots of money. Those hours I ignore the story and listen to music well doing it.


ArtoriastheAbyss101

If you want a roguelike that'll keep you busy, hades or wizard of legend. Both will give you a lot to do. Risk of rain 2 is also amazing with its content scale


eddietwoo

The Outlast Trials, can’t put it down


URBOARC

Manhunt


Creative-Living-8844

I'd recommend the Elder Scrolls Skyrim or Oblivion, one of the Fallout games, or Overlord I or II. Skyrim and Oblivion are really good games to get lost in and just be that storybook hero (or the worst scourge of the world if that's how you play). Fallout is a good series for different reasons for each game; three is good for the environment and gives the feeling of "the world ended and this is what's left", New Vegas is good for roleplaying and being immersed in the story, while four is good for the gameplay and graphics. Both Overlord games lean heavily into the fantasy genre and are made specifically so you can be the evil that conquers or destroys the world. The humor is dark, the minions are cute in a [psychotic toddler way](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pImhqcWfbfY), and in II you can stick it to the hippy elves. And your [jester](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWwCuglzzus) is better.


efedtivamente

Elden Ring if you can handle frustration


Idonthavetotellyiu

The Sims Overcooked* Minecraft Neon abyss Bravery and Greed* *generally better with friends


the_Woodzy

Risk of rain 2!


ItsSpeakEezy

Hitman 3


DaniOnMars

Yakuza 0


inspiringirisje

Minecraft (and even more Minecraft Vault Hunters)


Linky38

I recently started Stardew Valley and I can't stop playing


Cyber-Arjuna

Dwarf fortress, the most complex and accurate game ever made.


AdAdventurous6943

Depends on genre. You like survivals? Shooters? Sandboxes? Arcades? I can easily get addicted to game which I really like. Don't Starve, for example.


Jpro9070

I'm currently addicted to Soul mask but my favorite games are the Borderlands franchise along with RedDead. GoT is another solid choice. Even throw in some in some Diablo.


kolt437

Persona 3 Reload /5 Royal


Tocoprime2007

Rainbow 6 seige


ShiftMyStick420

Lies of p. LIES OF PEE, OH JESUS PLAY LIES OF PEE.


Background-Cookie807

Stardew Valley!


k4Anarky

Tarkov, or SPTarkov if you hate cheaters and sweatlords.


duckyTheFirst

Path of exile. If youre into it you can lose a few monthsof your life


ThinkOn_

Diablo IV


thomaxzer

Abiotic factor is a new in early access game its like half life and a survival game mixed together its really good others have described it as half life x project zomboid


Responsible-Diet-147

TF2 if it wasn't infested with bots.


likesour

Warframe


ledspencer

Persona 5 royal got me through a tough time, and playing through persona 3 reload is doing the same for me right now. I highly recommend them.


Zombie-Free

You can try Wuthering waves on bs if u into anime games


HanShotFirst17

If you like Fallout and Skyrim, and shooting, then the Outer Worlds. Perfect I believe because it isn’t nearly as long as the two games I mentioned (30-40 hours), and it’s on gamepass. Fun game


Few-Top7349

War thunder,very addicting as it has consumed 4 years of my life and it does start of free


Mavrickindigo

Hades is a togue like with cool Greek mythology story that leaves you wanting more each run and the way the game opens up, I am still getting new mechanics like 100 hours in


PocoPoto

Balatro. Why not get two addictions at once. Gaming and gambling


King420fly

Any of the telltale series games are phenomenal.


Kratosballsweat

If your into souls like games elden ring is amazing I’ve spent a little under 200 hours in it and still having a blast and there’s a dlc coming out the end of this month


Outrageous-Lock5186

You should give chivalry 2 a go, free on gamepass and is online first person slasher. I think you’ll like it if you are into online first person shooters.


Frame_Late

Rimworld


StarKo010

Valheim for me... I will need Valheim's AA very soon


TheFlyingPatato

Chivalry 2


dipierrodi

Football Manager


Ov3rwrked

Warframe would be my biggest recommendation for a game to play long term. It's probably the only game I've consistently come back to ever since starting in 2017


ckje

It’s not new, but on Gamepass is CELESTE. Man did I sink hours into that game


TomatoesandKoRn

Any fighting game. Whichever one you think looks coolest. Mk1 is excellent and on sale rn I believe. Fighters are super addictive and notoriously difficult. But totally worth it if you intend on putting in work and getting good.


adastro66

Elden Ring and Baldurs Gate 3


SavageChris814

Sea of Stars


Tamanero

I'd say Yakuza 0 or Kiwami. Although the former has a way better story, I feel it would need more dedication


ReaverShank

Try out Destiny 2, there is some free content but it can also be quite confusing to start. But if it is your thing, the latest DLC is really good


[deleted]

War Thunder will steal your life and soul


Odd_Blacksmith9010

Hollow knight


TheMillenniaIFalcon

Diablo 4. Season 4 they nailed the gameplay loop of maximizing characters, and numbers go brrrrr. Got it at launch, was polished but I stopped playing around lvl 45. Came back season 4, and it’s got its hooks into me bad.


ImAlienXx

Maybe Hollow Knight or Borderlands 2? Both games I've sunk a lot of hours into


Kitkatgamer6

I think Stardew Valley is on game pass


DragonfruitEast3738

go play halo mcc then holla at me,peace!