Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Open worlds are everywhere, but sometimes a tightly crafted linear experience hits much harder. These games focus on strong pacing, memorable moments, and nonstop momentum instead of massive maps and endless side quests.
If you’re tired of oversized open worlds and want games that respect your time, these linear must-plays are exactly what you’re looking for.
*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Best Linear Games
00:20 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
01:29 Bramble: The Mountain King
02:23 The Red Strings Club
03:34 A Plague Tale: Innocence
04:37 SOMA
05:44 Firewatch
06:43 Resident Evil 2 Remake
07:46 Inside
08:43 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
09:44 Dead Space Remake
10:40 Dishonored 2
11:31 Control
12:25 A Way Out
13:19 Spec Ops: The Line
14:18 DOOM
15:15 Metro Exodus
16:23 What Remains of Edith Finch
17:17 Alan Wake 2
18:26 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
19:26 Sifu
20:49 More Recommendations
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Open worlds are everywhere, but sometimes a tightly crafted linear experience hits much harder. These games focus on strong pacing, memorable moments, and nonstop momentum instead of massive maps and endless side quests.
If you’re tired of oversized open worlds and want games that respect your time, these linear must-plays are exactly what you’re looking for.
*CHAPTERS:*
00:00 Best Linear Games
00:20 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
01:29 Bramble: The Mountain King
02:23 The Red Strings Club
03:34 A Plague Tale: Innocence
04:37 SOMA
05:44 Firewatch
06:43 Resident Evil 2 Remake
07:46 Inside
08:43 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
09:44 Dead Space Remake
10:40 Dishonored 2
11:31 Control
12:25 A Way Out
13:19 Spec Ops: The Line
14:18 DOOM
15:15 Metro Exodus
16:23 What Remains of Edith Finch
17:17 Alan Wake 2
18:26 Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
19:26 Sifu
20:49 More Recommendations
Check out our previous video:
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*SOCIALS:*
twitter.com/KryptoMacYT
