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Survive Long Flights with These Must-Play Games

Find Your Next Flight-Companion: Top Games for Long Hauls When it comes to long flights, having the right games can make all the difference between an enjoyable journey and a tedious one. As a seas...

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Sara Nguyen

December 1, 2025 · 5 min read

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Survive Long Flights with These Must-Play Games

Find Your Next Flight-Companion: Top Games for Long Hauls

When it comes to long flights, having the right games can make all the difference between an enjoyable journey and a tedious one. As a seasoned traveler, I've compiled a list of the best games to keep you entertained on your next long-haul adventure.

10. The Longest Journey

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The Longest Journey

Funcom

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS · Adventure, Puzzle, Point-and-click

Nov 19, 1999

The Longest Journey is an amazing graphical adventure, where the player controls the protagonist, April Ryan, on her journey between parallel unive…

91MC
87IGDB
The Longest Journey is a classic point-and-click adventure game that will keep you engaged for hours. Developed by Funcom, this game takes you on an epic journey through parallel universes, where you'll encounter puzzles, mysteries, and exciting challenges. With its rich storyline and immersive gameplay, The Longest Journey is perfect for long flights.

9. Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey cover

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey

Funcom · Empire Interactive

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox · Adventure, Role-playing (RPG), Puzzle

Apr 17, 2006

Dreamfall: The Longest Journey, winner of multiple E3 awards as the best game in its genre, is the continuation of a saga that began in the award-w…

71IGDB
As the sequel to The Longest Journey, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey continues the epic saga with more thrilling adventures and challenging puzzles. Developed by Funcom, this game takes you on a journey through parallel universes, where you'll encounter new characters, plot twists, and exciting challenges. With its engaging storyline and immersive gameplay, Dreamfall: The Longest Journey is a must-play for fans of point-and-click adventure games.

8. Game of Thrones: A Telltale Series

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Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series

Telltale Games · HBO

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac, Android, iOS · Adventure, Point-and-click

Dec 2, 2014

Game of Thrones: A TellTale Games Series is an episodic adventure game developed by TellTale Games and based on the famous HBO TV-show Game of Thro…

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Based on the popular HBO series, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Series is an episodic point-and-click adventure game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of Westeros. Developed by Telltale Games, this game features a rich storyline, engaging characters, and challenging puzzles. With its immersive gameplay and stunning visuals, Game of Thrones: A Telltale Series is a must-play for fans of adventure games.

7. The Walking Dead

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

Terminal Reality · Activision

PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360, Wii U · Shooter

Mar 19, 2013

The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct is a first-person action survival game that brings to life the authentic, heart-stopping horrors of the AMC hit…

33IGDB
Another Telltale classic, The Walking Dead is a point-and-click adventure game that takes you on a thrilling journey through a post-apocalyptic world. With its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, The Walking Dead is a must-play for fans of adventure games.

6. Life is Strange

Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Ultimate Edition cover

Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Ultimate Edition

Xbox Series X|S

Oct 29, 2024

The Life is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition contains: • Life is Strange: Double Exposure - complete game • Spooky Outfit Pack • Decades …

Developed by Dontnod Entertainment, Life is Strange is a narrative-driven adventure game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the small town of Arcadia Bay. With its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, Life is Strange is a must-play for fans of adventure games.

5. What Remains of Edith Finch

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What Remains of Edith Finch

Giant Sparrow · Annapurna Interactive

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mac, iOS · Adventure, Puzzle, Indie

Apr 24, 2017

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience t…

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85IGDB
Developed by Giant Sparrow, What Remains of Edith Finch is a narrative-driven adventure game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the history of a family. With its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, What Remains of Edith Finch is a must-play for fans of adventure games.

4. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Developed by CD Projekt RED, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is an action role-playing game that takes you on a thrilling journey through a vast open world. With its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a must-play for fans of action role-playing games.

3. Portal 2

Developed by Valve Corporation, Portal 2 is a first-person puzzle game that takes you on a thrilling journey through a series of challenging puzzles. With its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and witty humor, Portal 2 is a must-play for fans of puzzle games.

2. Minecraft

Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft is a sandbox game that takes you on a thrilling journey through a blocky world. With its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and creative freedom, Minecraft is a must-play for fans of sandbox games.

1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition

Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda Softworks

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 · Adventure, Role-playing (RPG)

Nov 11, 2021

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition contains the full game plus all three expansions and over 500 pieces of unique content from Creat…

91IGDB
Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an action role-playing game that takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of Tamriel. With its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a must-play for fans of action role-playing games. In conclusion, these games are sure to keep you entertained on your next long-haul flight. Whether you're a fan of adventure games, role-playing games, or puzzle games, there's something for everyone on this list. So why not give one of these games a try and make your next flight a memorable one?