When life gets hectic, you just need the best RPGs to play as a busy adult. Few things make me sadder than when someone tells me they don't have enough hours in the day to play new games anymore (or at least games with more narrative depth than a round of Call of Duty Warzone). It's a slow, sorry process, but before long, one of your favorite hobbies has faded into the ether, and you're left clawing back your personal time by watching reruns of Friends through glazed eyes once the kids are finally asleep or your boss stops calling.
I hereby banish you from that fate. I've chosen the games on this list because they value your time and your wallet in different respects. Some of them stand out for their straightforward controls, meaning you don't have to wrack your brain to remember them between longer breaks. Others stand among the best ARPGs, offering both long and winding stories alongside strategic combat you can refine over time if you want to stretch a single game out as long as you can.
