TOP 15 Short Switch RPGS Under 20 Hours!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Whoa this was a BIG one to make - I hope you enjoy it and do let me know your favourite shorter RPGs - the Switch is an RPG powerhouse - Mark Thanks to Factor75 for sponsoring today's video. Use my link to get 50% off your first Factor box and 20% off your next month of orders! strms.net/factor75_se5203089

[@Justin-TPG]

I don't really play RPGs any more but I did put this video on 1.25x so I could complete it quicker :)

[@errorencountered]

Is the thumbnail from Outer Wilds?

[@SwitchUpYt]

@@errorencountered no outer worlds

[@errorencountered]

@@SwitchUpYt Sorry - that was actually what I meant. Regardless, answer given! :)

[@trstraw]

This is a great idea for a list! I’m 37, have two kids, and simply don’t have the time I used to. Finding gems that respect your time is much appreciated! Cheers fellas!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers mate and yep we’re right there with ya. Mark

[@marketbroiler24]

Amen!

[@TheRealFutureMillionaire]

36 here and I totally agree.

[@AceSpec]

40 and 4 kids… I totally appreciate the shorter games with great stories.

[@conductorcammon]

Same. Except 47. Cheers

[@DamionGSi]

Exactly what I've been looking for, don't have a lot of time for 50 - 100 hour RPG's and always looking for something around 20 hours to play.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff ❤ Mark

[@DamionGSi]

@@SwitchUpYt and I've now added a good few of these to my wishlist.

[@stijnvonck1431]

And yet i always start those long rpg's and never finish them

[@ZeroCiero]

This is a great idea for a list. Sometimes I’m put off trying a new RPG these days because of the time commitment, so thanks guys

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah for me it’s essential lol😂❤

[@423chart]

This isn’t for clout or to be noticed, I just want to share that this is the BEST KZbin Chanel for Nintendo Switch reviews, coverage and recommendations. I appreciate everything you two blokes do. Cheers!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you mate that’s very kind. Mark

[@Astro_Zombie92]

20 hours for ff7 is basically just skimming the main story. I had almost 100 hours in my original ps1 file, but I went out of my way to do everything

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah I feel ya, my first ever playthrough was 120 hours but my most recent was 20 1/2. Mark

[@cosmobrownslivingpuppetsshow]

@@Astro_Zombie92 I can finish FF 7 under 20 hours on PS1 including beating the weapons. Its just not much fun, the game should be enjoyed, take your time

[@themailman3331]

This is such a perfect idea. Wife, job, daughter and no time to throw 60 hours into an RPG. Thanks guys, brilliant.

[@Skruffee]

Bug Fables and the South Park Stick of Truth and Fractured But Whole games should be in this list! Loved those games

[@EarhirX]

I am an adult and you know how that is. I have money to by games, I don't have time to play them. This list was exactly what I needed

[@eggygazali]

I'm really love your RPG games content. My RPG backlog is quite long, but still enthusiastic about playing them all. Short RPGs are a lifesaver for me. I played To The Moon in one sitting and it was an amazingly touching experience.

[@kcvanroose]

So used to sales videos I read under £20! Still RPGs under 20 hours is a great backlog friendly video idea

[@adibmaani-hessari2026]

I'm only 2min into the video and my eyebrows have raised themselves right off of my face.... FF7??? I ran the 99-hour clock out on that for both my playthroughs. What kinda madman can do it in under 20?? You absolute maniacs!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hahaha easy! But yeah you can stretch a lot of RPGs with side content. Mark

[@danielsoto318]

This list is everything! As a casual gamer, I can’t invest so much time into games that are 20hrs +. Thank you so much for this list. Suggestion: can you make a similar list for other genres i.e. metroidvanias & platformers? PleaseAndThanks! 🙏🏽

[@alexandermac92]

I love this video idea Mark. Sometimes I don’t really have the time to slog through a RPG for 2 years. Especially with playing the switch so sporadically. Really helpful to add to the ever-growing backlog

[@RicardayNouso]

Nice one Mark, good list for those of us that don't get as much time to game as we used to!

[@Ninzumecha]

You hit the nail on the head with this one, great video. I’m playing Dragon Quest XI at the minute and it’s great, but proper long. I appreciate recommendations of games under 20 hours, thanks

[@andresmolga]

Im not even joking when I say I was waiting for this exact video! Thanks switchup!

[@DadHalabi]

I’ve never really dived into this genre but after watching this selection of RPG’s (Really Playable Games) I think I may just be converted!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Haha you should play Disco Elysium if NOTHING else. Mark

[@jonk4255]

I had a fantastic time with Outer Wilds on the switch, love fallout and this holds pretty true to the feeling. I do like RPGs but hate hate HATE turn-based battle and random battle encounters

[@anthonyjenkins2001]

I don't mind turn based in and of itself. What i hate are complicated turn based battle systems. Give me real time action battles any day of the week

[@the15thprofessor]

Sorry to be picky, but it's Outer Worlds, not Outer Wilds. Both of those are games on Switch but Outer Wilds is a open world exploration game and Outer Worlds is the RPG.

[@billabong1985]

ANNO Mutationem is a woefully underrated RPG that clocks in at around 15 hours

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh nice, yeah that’s a fantastic game. Mark

I think Trials of Mana is longer than 20hr, even more if you play the epilogue. I would've added Ys Origin for about 10hr.

[@SwitchUpYt]

You can bust it in 18 if you’re focused. It CAN go way longer if you wanna do the extras. Mark

@@SwitchUpYt I suppose it's doable now you say the word focus. 😅

[@HelloGeneral]

You guys always seem to read my mind. I was just thinking about how I just don't have the time or mental energy to commit to big RPGs anymore (even though those were my favorite by far growing up). Thanks for giving this dad some viable options!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff mate, hope it helps. Mark

[@paulblyth9793]

Really appreciate the effort you’ve put into finding short RPGs. As much as I love a meaty RPG to sink my teeth into I never seem to find the time. I love that FFVII has double speed mode as it’s my all time favourite RPG. Will definitely check out Cosmic Heroine and To The Moon

[@SwitchUpYt]

Cheers Paul mate get your tissues ready with To The Moon man that game is a tear jerker. Mark

[@mrpmp5384]

At first I was super excited for this list as I did not think I would’ve played any of the games. I quickly realized I had played and loved the first five or six games on your list. I was intrigued by the entirety of the rest of your list. Well done. Please put out more of these.

[@justsophia22]

Thanks for the list! RPGs can be hard to dedicate the time to, so knowing some shorter members of that genre is a treat 💜

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thanks Sophia! Mark

[@hamhamham25]

Been watching the channel for over 5 months now and I'm always amazed at the time and dedication you guys put in to the content, editing and ESPECIALLY the small details (e.g. physical release, release dates, length of games, sales, etc.) Hands down my favourite switch related channel ❤ - Ham

[@Crafty_Cookie_Bandit]

Looking forward to the Sea of Stars DLC to come out. Big highlight from the latest Indie World. I’ve been considering getting Chained Echoes, it seems to have very similar inspirations.

[@MaI2Me]

I’m pretty confident in saying that ‘Chained Echoes’ is easily the better game.

[@blankenstein1649]

everyone absolutely needs to go play disco elysium. i've been gaming for nearly 40 years and disco is one of the most impactful games i've ever played. it's less like a game and more like a playable novel. amazing writing and world building.

[@videogamechangers605]

Incredible game, but I gave up on it after the 3rd game stopping bug. Having to look up how to get around bugs in a narrative driven game spoiled the experience.

[@blankenstein1649]

@@videogamechangers605 what bugs did you run into? the switch port definitely has got some jank to it, but in my 75ish hours with the game i never ran into anything really game breaking aside from crashing to the home screen once or twice. annoying for sure, but it certainly didn't prevent me from playing and absolutely loving it.

[@videogamechangers605]

@@blankenstein1649 The game wouldn't advance beyond after talking to the big guy at the factory, the same problem happened with someone on a balcony. The third time happened at the church. I don't remember the problem there, probably because I didn't look up the work around and instead just quit the game.

[@blankenstein1649]

@@videogamechangers605 damn, bummer you ran into all those issues. maybe try giving the game another shot on a different platform? if you already think it's an incredible game, you really need to do yourself the favor of seeing it through. some of the best, most heart wrenching moments are in the end game.

[@videogamechangers605]

@@blankenstein1649 I've got no other platform, but that's okay. There is no shortage of great indie games to dive in to.

[@melaniapina6368]

Perfect list, chef’s kiss 😊

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you Melania. Mark

[@springer1786]

Sea of Stars is one I am yet to grab, and you're completely right, even if you don't like pixel art normally (like me) you can't argue it doesn't look absolutely gorgeous.

[@springer1786]

Also funny you mention Transformers and the soundtrack for Saturday Morning RPG, the same person composed for both of them, which was one of the main reasons I picked it up.

[@SwitchUpYt]

@@springer1786ahhhh nice I didn’t realise. Mark

[@BlackAera]

Kudos to SwitchUp for making content for their slightly older audience. I loved Golden Sun and Final Fantasy back in school but huge RPGs like The Witcher 3 or Baldurs Gate 3 are no longer an option for me. I get older and I don't have all day every day to play games anymore.

[@nickwick35]

What great timing for this video! I'm currently playing Cosmic Star Heroine and this has added some interesting games to my list to consider after. Thanks a lot!

[@ZeroZmm]

Man..my most replayed RPG under 20 hours is Chrono Trigger, insane that it's not in the switch yet~

[@SwitchUpYt]

Great game played it for the first time last year. 2DHD would be so good. Mark

[@disalazarg]

Insane indeed, seeing as it already has a portable version, for Android. It's easy money!

[@makasete30]

I got it on iPhone years ago, and then realised it was even ported to Apple TV which is pretty dead as a gaming platform IMO. They ported Chrono Cross to Switch so they must have some remaster or remake in mind for CT. Right?!

[@ZeroZmm]

@@makasete30 I hope so..maybe they're struggling with Switch Online.. I wonder if Nintendo is offering to put it on the SNES online service, but Squenix is like "no we want to sell it", so Nintendo goes; "well to sell it you need to make it worth it, like a remake or at least a 2DHD version"..

[@ileangmelig8154]

Great vid guys, are you also gonna review crypt custodian soon?

[@hannahschatz4301]

Awesome list! I’m like 60 hours into persona 5 so I might start another shorter rpg in the meantime

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yeah a little loading RPG ❤

[@alanbenn9938]

Don’t think I’ve ever played a short rpg, I enjoin the grind way too much lol

[@makasete30]

A few personal faves on this list and I think it’s about time I played Disco Elysium which has been sitting in my backlog. I’d also add the Final Fantasy pixel remasters, especially 6, which even 30 years after release has continued to be ranked in the top 3 FFs in various rankings(and it’s my personal favorite, of course) They have some good QoL improvements such as if you don’t want to grind you can increase Exp and money by up to 3 times, and thus reduce or remove grinding.

[@TonyLaranjo]

Great compilation of shorter RPGs. Loved Mario RPG although I wish they did have more difficulty options available. I hope this isn’t the case for Mario & Luigi Brothership when it releases this fall.

[@acegio1979]

Quality games here also many classics!Nice vid!

[@niranjankumar904]

Quality content as always. My comfort watch.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Enjoy mate

[@Sparkypark]

Great list. A few I will pick up. I would shove West of Loathing in there too. Worth it just for the funny walks perk.

[@SwitchUpYt]

That’s on the video 😂

[@Sparkypark]

@@SwitchUpYtoops. Must have popped to the fridge for another cider on that one. Sorry guys

[@Sparkypark]

@@SwitchUpYtjust watched that section 👍

[@ty_sylicus]

Great list! I've enjoyed many of these.

[@madalice5134]

This list is great. RPG games are my favorite genre and you had several here that I've never heard of. I really want to try Meg's Monster. The concept is really intriguing. The backlog continues to grow.....

[@zer0_2_death74]

Wow this was actually such a well needed video! RPGs scare me a lot of the time because of how long they span but this list is perfect! Disco elysium seems to be the best one out there there but I did not know it was that short thanks!❤

[@Raphtor13]

Excellent list of games. Enjoyed this video.

[@Earthling247]

Really loved this video. Great job. Fantastic games, the few i havent tried yet are now on my must do list. Thank you

[@ppbunt]

100 hour RPGs? Ain’t nobody got time for that! Cheers for the list 😊

[@SiobhanR28]

>_> yeaaahh... haha

[@thisisfrankie]

Thank you switch up! I don’t have time nowadays to commit to long RPG’s so these are very welcome

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff. Mark

[@beaumac]

These are some of my favorite games. Thanks for the video. Make more on RPGs

[@hyperplayrpg]

Lovely! One of these made our recent '15 Must-Play RPGs' (it was either FF7 or West Of Loathing... and it wasn't FF7😂)

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hahah 😂😂😂 how are you doing mate? Mark

[@chrisjohnson9542]

Cosmic star heroine goes on sale quite often for about than 4 dollars. I haven't played it yet but I picked it up a couple months ago.

[@sirvick]

What a blast of a list to go through. Kudos to the idea

[@oreodeplata922]

Solid list but I would hope you guys can make a top list for tactical games on the Switch based on your own take. Yes, I’m aware theres a lot available. Just looking to cull through the list

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ohhh this is a very good idea I’ve just added that idea to my notes. Mark

[@Gounen]

My first playthrough of FF7 took me 70 hours as a kid 😅, but I do believe I grinded the party to lvl 99 in a way that I now know is a horrible way to do it!

[@Jedbullet29]

Great idea, you could do longest metroidvania, or longest action adventure that you can finish quickly, or something 🙃

[@chrisjohnson9542]

Check out monster boy and the cursed kingdom. It's an amazing metroidvania with a huge world and lots of really challenging puzzles and platforming. It can be finished in 25 hours or so but it took me 40 hours to find most of the secret upgrades and weapons. Amazing game. Also phoenotopia is like a 40 to 50 hour game to do everything. I haven't played it yet because it looks so amazing that I don't want it to be over. One last recommendation is monster sanctuary. It's a metroidvania but it's also a monster training rpg with an insanely deep battle system. I've played for about 15 hours and am nowhere even near the halfway point. If you like the idea of a full on metroidvania with gated progression and platforming to explore a map but with turn based battles tossed in then definitely check out monster sanctuary. The battle system is infinitely deeper than pokemon and the monsters have skill trees that you can customize for every single monster. And evert single level you can upgrade your skill tree to learn new moves so it doesn't get stale and it has a fun and rewarding game loop. It's very charming though.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah there’s something to be said for niche ideas like this I think. Mark

[@rodoherty1]

Yes! Short games! Thank you!

[@gt3racer2187]

Usually I prefer my RPG to be 50-100+ hours long. A few of my favorite shorter RPGs that can be beaten under 20 if you go at a fast pace are South Park: Stick of Truth, Golf Story, Super Mario RPG, Star Ocean 1 & 2, Final Fantasy I-IV (any of the later entries you really have to go at way too brisk of a pace to get much out of it if you cram it under 20 hours).

[@joshuagardner3789]

great list!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Thank you Josh mate. Mark

[@theMeshtar]

Now there's a list I was looking for!

[@emilyvonfraunhofer6429]

Great video guys!! I haven’t been able to try Sea of Stars yet, but it looks gorgeous, and even better to know it’s 20ish hours! The DLC looks amazing too! Gives me a Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask vibes! 🎪

[@LocrianDorian]

Great list, I've played most of these games and I can verify they are good value, especially if you don't have 100 hours to spend. I might have to check out For A Vast Future, never heard of that game before somehow.

[@quepasamrmasa3133]

Gotta add a few on my wishlist on deku deals.

[@scranman5330]

yoooo ff7 in 20 hours is crazy! one of my favorite short RPGs is Cat Quest 2. not the most challenging, but it's short and sweet.

[@Fredrik7le]

Im gonna give cat quest 2 a go 👍

[@marketbroiler24]

Yeah I’m always about 30% more on hora then everyone else. But my favorite aspect of video games is exploration. I hate the idea of missing something, especially if it’s “missable”.

[@spanner7576]

Honestly, I play rpgs BECAUSE they're long, I want a big story and epic adventure if im gonna subject myself to tedious battles and grinding.

[@SiobhanR28]

Haha I'm not the only one then. I really could play Persona 5 forever 😅❤

[@Jedbullet29]

In like tedious battling and grinding even without the epic adventure or story, but that's just me I guess 🙂

[@Haiirofox]

Tell us you don't have a life without telling us.

[@ceresbane]

Issue is plenty of RPGs. Especially jrpgs very unapologetically pad out the time by forcing grind. God help you if a game has a social link system.

[@ItsMikeRothe]

What would be your 1 or 2 go to long RPGs you would recommend if I want something I can really spend a good long while with and get stuck in?

[@LogicProphet]

Great list. As a grown man with little down time these are what I look for in a game sesh now. An rpg with good mechanics and story that's all tightly made doesn't have a chance to bore with grinding and min maxing.

[@Laf631]

Great video! Really appreciate highlighting some shorter games. I like big games, but it can be hard when you just have big release after big release to try to fit into your life.

[@jeffreyb180]

I really like Rgps. Honestly don't care how long they are. .kinda the reason I got the Switch. So I can play anywhere. It is nice to have a few shorter ones. Thanks for the video.

[@jonathanstone3915]

Love this video. Well done. Again.

[@ZimaBlue1225]

Loved this! I love RPGs and I alwayd find something new in your vids!

[@SiobhanR28]

Ohhhhh. This could be the best list ever! ❤ Thanks guys 😍 Also today had been insane for new games. I need another lifetime to play them all 😂😂

[@SwitchUpYt]

Hope you enjoy it mate. Mark

[@SiobhanR28]

​@@SwitchUpYtDisco Elysium is legendary. Deffo a masterpiece 👌

[@4IndieForever]

@@SiobhanR28 I really doesn't get much better then Disco, and lets not talk about my avatar it has nothing to do with it. Well, a little maybe.

[@Mialotic]

Thank you for making this list!

[@MFBBSubEsp]

Good to know about these, many times i fear to get into +300 hours rpg and never reach the end

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah they’re just too much these days… *goes off and plays more Xenoblade 3*

[@MFBBSubEsp]

@@SwitchUpYt totally! haha

[@Nedwig747]

Absolutely great list! I'm right there with you in wanting some shorter RPGs as I get older in life and have less leisure time. It's a tough line to walk though because you want it long enough to get enough bang for your buck but not too much bang so the backlog gets smaller!

[@MrJimithee]

Blimey! I grew up playing SMB on the NES... You know you're getting old when TWENTY hours becomes classed as a short game! "The doctor says I could start Links Awakening, but Xenoblade 3 is out of the question"

[@SwitchUpYt]

@@MrJimithee ikr 😂

[@lorebroker52]

Disco Elysim IS a masterpiece indeed. It took me a lot longer than 18 hrs but this is because it completely sucked me in and I played it a second time immediately with a different skill loadout. Such a good game!

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah 18 is a rush definitely my first run was over 30 hours. Mark

[@royceflores23]

Definitely thought this was rpgs under 20 dollars. I was pleasantly surprised at what I got instead. Thanks Mark and team.

[@adamwragg4606]

Wow some lovely lolkokf games there Mark 👌 I will be adding them to my watch list and try and play some, love rpgs

[@alwaysasleep]

LOVE me some shorter RPG experiences. Great list. Jack Move is a nice little cyberpunk RPG at around 8ish hours long worth checking out.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Oh yes that’s a good one I just haven’t finished it yet. Mark

[@gloriouskatatsumuri]

To the Moon is a brilliant "I'm not crying, you're crying" top down walking sim. I'm not sure I'd call it a RPG though. Adding Meg's Monster to my wishlist too, that looks class and I'd not heard of it! So thank you very much 🙏

[@JeffreyMery]

To the Moon was a great experience! It's one of the few games to make me cry. Must play if you enjoy storytelling.

[@mrray3389]

You had me at game one FF7… thanks for the list some games that have definitely peaked my interest

[@SwitchUpYt]

A man of culture!

[@wronggeometry]

Nice format for sure

[@harryarigby]

Disco Elysium is the Don. I never would have heard of it if it wasn't for you guys.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Ah good stuff. Legendary game. Mark

[@leemorse7851]

What a cracking rundown. Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it. Disco Elysium is a great game.

[@markiimark6573]

Nice idea for a video. I've been putting off rpgs the last 2 years because of the length.

[@SwitchUpYt]

To The Moon beckons you. Mark

[@AlexisH.JohnsonPlays-ts8cy]

What an awesome video! thanks for all the recommendations. Some I knew, but thought where massive like Disco Elysium, Idk I wanted to play it but always thought "it's gonna take me years to finish!" but apparently not. And others like the last one, that I already have but it's just sitting on my backlog for years haha

[@danielalexandre89]

I'd add Cthulu saves Christmas ( from the same guys from Cosmic Star Heroine ) And Plague Road

[@williambehan7681]

Any content that praises Disco Elysium is stuff I can get behind. It truly is a masterpiece in terms of how varied the choices the player can make, the kind of cop they can choose to be, and it’s a wonderful commentary on the human condition and what it means to face failure and overcome it.

[@henrynewton8267]

Choice format, more of this please!

[@marty922]

Great list. I would suggest adding Ara Fell. I absolutely loved it.. I think it took me 21 hours, but I'm sure it can be done quicker. Thinking of quick RPGs whilst I'm making my way through P3 Reload :D

[@eugeneblick1299]

Disco Elysium, 18 hours ? Nice video anyway ! Thank.

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah man you can do an 18 hour run. My first ever run was 30 hours, second 18 and current around 20. Mark

[@eugeneblick1299]

@@SwitchUpYt Yes, I imagine that it can get pretty fast when one knows his way around. That s an amazing game.

[@nerdine1987]

You convinced me to get Disco Elysium and now I want to play Sea of Stars asap, it’s on my backlog

[@SwitchUpYt]

How did you find Disco??? Mark

[@Azimrl]

Yeah man make a monthly series for this!

[@nezenelbo]

Great stuff. This is perfect for those of us with kids who need to immerse ourselves into another world…if only for moment!😂

[@jellef4704]

16:22 RIP now in the 90s

[@judemoore1248]

HUGE West of Loathing fan...hilarious.

[@zackeryparkerson]

Cool to see a West of Loathing shoutout.

[@nickspiers7791]

To the moon is brilliant. A must buy

[@SwitchUpYt]

Yeah it’s incredible. Mark

[@nicolasoudin8904]

Big fan of RPGs, usually the longer the better!

[@JaguarDave54]

Great list.