The Short Zone
Games designed to be finished quickly or enjoyed in compact sessions.
Latest Standouts
Recent releases that landed well, newest first, filtered to games with enough reviews to trust the score.
HYPERFIST - HYPERFIST is a fast-paced, comic-styled, first person melee action game focused on punching, grabbing, and other hand-to-hand combat. Play as Heath, the local punk, and use your mecha-fists to punch the robotic enemies in a fast and fluid combat system!
Jul 10, 2026
Idle Chapel - A dark-fantasy incremental game about confronting a rising cult. Seek out worshipers who turned to darker gods and smite them back to the light. Harness their devotion to grow stronger and purge the land of evil - one click at a time.
Jun 22, 2026
Moon River - Moon River is a short RPG adventure with an emphasis on music and atmosphere. Perhaps some secrets too... Explore the remains of an quiet, empty world & find the river's end.
Jun 19, 2026
The Wheelchair Man - Steal $5,000 from an abandoned apartment complex while avoiding a demented man.
Jun 7, 2026
Far Mining - Far Mining is a short and relaxing incremental game about mining asteroids. Mine resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new tools, and find your way out of deep space.
Jun 4, 2026
There's Nothing Down There - There's Nothing Down There is a short undersea horror exploration game. Descend into a sinkhole at the bottom of the ocean and discover the remains of a lost, yet not dead, civilization.
Jun 4, 2026
halfmoon - halfmoon is a short adventure game set in an information center for the dead before they move on.
May 21, 2026
Butcherman - Experience the psychological horror of being kidnapped by a serial killer. Driven to escape, explore everything around you, use your wits, uncover secrets, and face the unimaginable dread of being in the victim’s place. Inspired by a true story.
May 21, 2026
WILL: Follow The Light - Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
May 7, 2026
The Greenening - A short and wholesome incremental journey about exploring and reawakening a forgotten world. Wash away the ashes to discover the secrets hidden beneath, upgrade your versatile watering abilities, and grow your own cozy space garden.
May 7, 2026
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Wordle 3 - Wordle 3 is the ultimate word game with more challenges, power-ups, and levels than ever before. Improve your vocabulary and spelling skills while having fun with an addictive and educational word puzzle adventure.
Oct 6, 2020
Wordle - Wordle is a fun word puzzle game where you guess a hidden word within a few tries. Each guess gives clues about letter placement. Enjoy daily challenges, sharpen your skills, and track your progress in this simple and engaging game.
Apr 12, 2021
A Juggler's Tale - Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Sep 29, 2021
Panzer Dragoon: Remake - A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!
Sep 25, 2020
The Great Perhaps - The Great Perhaps is a time travel puzzle game about an astronaut returning to Earth destroyed by natural cataclysms. There, among the ruins he finds an unusual artifact — an old lantern, in the light of which you can see glimpses of another time and travel to the past.
Aug 14, 2019
Mind Spheres - Inspired by two not so different worlds, Mind Spheres brings you an exclusive and awesome experience. A physics puzzle with minigolf + pinball unique mashup. Figure out puzzles in order to proceed to the next level.
Jul 8, 2016
Layers of Fear (2016) - A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Feb 15, 2016
Out There Somewhere - You play an explorer stranded on a dangerous alien planet. Low on fuel, your only hope for escape is to find the planet’s core in this incredibly clever action-puzzle-platformer.
Mar 14, 2016
Alan Wake's American Nightmare - A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!
May 22, 2012
DISTRAINT: Deluxe Edition - DISTRAINT is a 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC. In order to secure a partnership in a famous company, Price seizes the property of an elderly woman. In that very moment, he finds out the price of his humanity.
Oct 21, 2015
Sparkle 2 Evo - Control the evolution with the touch of your finger. Can you grow the biggest Sparkle in the world?
Oct 24, 2013
Arietta of Spirits - Arietta of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure game, with easy to approach game mechanics. Follow Arietta on her journey to unveil the mysteries of the Spirit Realm and immerse yourself in a story filled with emotion and surprising turns.
Aug 20, 2021
Top Rated
Defining examples of the genre, all rated 85%+ across 1,000+ reviews.
A Short Hike - Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Jul 30, 2019
Lil Gator Game - Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!
Dec 14, 2022
Frog Detective 3: Corruption at Cowboy County - You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery in the wild west.
Oct 26, 2022
The Room - A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.
Jul 28, 2014
The Room Two - Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Jul 5, 2016
Gorogoa - Gorogoa is an elegant evolution of the puzzle genre, told through a beautifully hand-drawn story designed and illustrated by Jason Roberts. Winner of Debut Game at the 2018 BAFTA Games Awards, as well as Best Mobile Game and the Innovation Award at the GDC 2018 Choice Awards.
Dec 14, 2017
DOGWALK - Explore a hand-crafted winter forest as a big adorable dog and a little kid in tow. A short, free, open source project brought to you by Blender Studio.
Jul 11, 2025
Perspective - Perspective is an experimental platformer. The player avatar moves in a 2D space that transforms when the player changes perspective in 3D space. The player needs to use this mechanic navigate the 2D avatar to a goal in order to progress from level to level.
Oct 9, 2019
Catto's Post Office - Deliver mail as Catto, the town's dedicated Postcat, while meeting unique friends in a vibrant cozy town filled with kitty residents.
Aug 4, 2025
