The popularity of open world games and epic experiences that can last multiple dozens of hours is increasing by the day, as evidenced by how frequently we see such titles being made, but at the same time, as those long, behemoth games grow more common, so, too, does the demand for a return to shorter games by those who’re growing increasingly weary of longer games. Concerns with pricing and a general “bang for buck” factor notwithstanding, there’s no denying the instant appeal of a tightly designed, well made linear game that respects your time and within a respectable yet relatively shorter runtime, delivers a full, fulfilling experience. Here, we’ll be going over a few notable upcoming titles that are promising to do just that.