Return of the Obra Dinn: Amazing mystery/detective game. However once you've played it, you basically can't play it again as you remember the solution already and the challenge of the game is trivialized.
Chants of Sennaar: Really great game about deciphering languages. However, once again, by playing the game once, you'll remember the languages and the game has no challenge any more.
Outer Wilds: Mystery adventure game. There is some replayability as there are perhaps areas that you can still explore, but largely once you figure out the mystery and complete the game, there's not much more to experience. Some people speedrun the game though.

All of the above games I value extremely highly even though I only played them ~8-10 hours.

Do you have any others?

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[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 44 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (5 children)

What Remains of Edith Finch. A psychological horror game that REALLY sucks you in. As you play, there is a lot of stuff that doesn't make any sense, but there's a secret (disturbing) meaning behind it all.

I spent a good chunk of a Saturday going through it and there's no need to do it again, but it was a great ride!

[–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

And if you do want more try out Unfinished Swan.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 7 points 9 months ago

The Unfinished Swan is such a hidden gem, honestly. I never hear anyone talk about it. Very unique style and mechanics and an endearing story. Some beautiful environments too. And pretty short, so not a big commitment.

It's a great, great game.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

Thanks for pointing that out, I had never heard of that one. I looked it up and I'll definitely check it out.

[–] cloudless@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago

I am thinking of replaying Edith Finch because I must have missed a lot of details by the time I realised what the story was about.

[–] einlander@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Also take a look at: The Suicide of Rachel Foster

It's currently 90% off on steam at 1.79USD

[–] frickineh@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a little older but it kind of reminds me of Edith Finch in vibes. It's also really beautiful.

[–] swordsmanluke@programming.dev 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Oh man - I loved WRoEF, but the bathtub segment has ensured I can never play it again.

[–] Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 2 points 9 months ago

Oh yeah. They aren't subtle in that one, you know what's coming and I think I just muttered "oh no. Oh no. Oh no." through the whole thing.