125 VERIFIED MATCHES
Games with missables or route-dependent content
These games contain permanently missable rewards, quests, trophies or route-dependent outcomes, or have systems that vary by edition and playthrough. The list is designed to tell you when advance planning is worth the effort without revealing story events.
Post-story free roam does not automatically make every earlier activity recoverable. Before a major mission or area transition, open the individual guide and read its spoiler-light warning; manual saves are useful only where that game actually allows them.
COMPARISON VIEW
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| Decision point | Grand Theft Auto V | Red Dead Redemption 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC | PS4, Xbox One, PC |
| Genre | Action / Open World | Action / Open World |
| Completion | 150h+ platinum (50–60h single-player) | 240–300h platinum (50–60h story) |
| Missables | Yes | Yes |
| Point of no return | Yes | Yes |
| New Game+ | No | No |
| Free roam after story | Yes | Yes |
| Manual saves | Yes | Yes |
| Game | Platforms | Missables | NG+ | Completion | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VAction / Open World | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | No | 150h+ platinum (50–60h single-player) | |
| Red Dead Redemption 2Action / Open World | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | No | 240–300h platinum (50–60h story) | |
| The Witcher 3: Wild HuntRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 100–150h+ platinum | |
| Cyberpunk 2077RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | No | 70–100h platinum | |
| Elden RingAction RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 60–100h platinum | |
| Dark Souls RemasteredAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | Yes | 70–100h platinum | |
| Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First SinAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 50–70h platinum | |
| Dark Souls IIIAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 80–120h platinum / achievements | |
| BloodborneAction RPG | PS4 | Yes | Yes | 50–75h platinum | |
| Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceAction | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 50–70h platinum | |
| Demon's SoulsAction RPG | PS5 | Yes | Yes | 25–30h experienced; 50h+ first-time platinum | |
| Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD RemasterJRPG | PS4 · PS3 · Xbox One +2 | Yes | Varies | 200h+ for both platinum trophies | |
| Final Fantasy XVIJRPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 70h+ platinum; 35–45h story | |
| Persona 5 RoyalJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 100h+ platinum | |
| Persona 3 ReloadJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 60–80h platinum | |
| Persona 4 GoldenJRPG | PS4 · Xbox Series · Xbox One +2 | Yes | Yes | 100–150h platinum | |
| Baldur's Gate 3RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC +1 | Yes | No | 100–150h+ achievement route | |
| Divinity: Original Sin 2RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | No | 100–150h platinum route | |
| Dragon Age: InquisitionRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | No | 80–120h | |
| Mass Effect Legendary EditionRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 100–150h trilogy completion route | |
| The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 80–120h achievement route | |
| Fallout 4RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | No | 50–80h achievement route | |
| Fallout: New VegasRPG | PS3 · Xbox 360 · PC | Yes | No | 70–100h platinum route | |
| StarfieldRPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 75–125h achievement route | |
| The Outer WorldsRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 40–60h | |
| Horizon Forbidden WestAction RPG | PS5 · PS4 · PC | Yes | Yes | 40–60h platinum route | |
| Uncharted: The Lost LegacyAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · PC | Yes | No | 10–20h | |
| Resident Evil 2Survival Horror | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 30–40h platinum route | |
| Resident Evil 3Survival Horror | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 20–30h | |
| Resident Evil 4Survival Horror | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +1 | Yes | Yes | 50–70h platinum route | |
| Resident Evil 7 biohazardSurvival Horror | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 20–30h | |
| Resident Evil VillageSurvival Horror | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 25–40h platinum route | |
| Silent Hill 2Survival Horror | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 25–40h platinum route | |
| Dead SpaceSurvival Horror | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 30–40h platinum route | |
| Alan Wake 2Survival Horror | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 20–35h platinum route | |
| DishonoredStealth / Action | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | No | 25–40h | |
| Dishonored 2Stealth / Action | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 30–50h | |
| PreyImmersive Sim | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 40–60h | |
| BioShock RemasteredFPS | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | Yes | 20–30h | |
| BioShock 2 RemasteredFPS | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | No | 20–30h | |
| BioShock InfiniteFPS | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | No | 25–40h | |
| Wolfenstein II: The New ColossusFPS | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Varies | No | 50–70h | |
| Forza Horizon 5Racing | Xbox Series · Xbox One · PC | Varies | No | Open-ended | |
| Forza MotorsportRacing | Xbox Series · PC | Varies | No | 100h+ | |
| Gran Turismo 7Racing | PS5 · PS4 | Varies | No | 80–120h | |
| Need for Speed UnboundRacing | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Varies | No | 40–60h | |
| The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildAction Adventure | Switch · Wii U | Yes | No | 50–100h main route; 150h+ for extensive completion | |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomAction Adventure | Switch | Yes | No | 60–120h main route; 200h+ for extensive completion | |
| Metroid Prime RemasteredAction Adventure | Switch | Yes | No | 20–30h | |
| Pokémon Scarlet / VioletJRPG | Switch | Varies | No | 50–80h | |
| Animal Crossing: New HorizonsLife Sim | Switch | Varies | No | Open-ended | |
| Fire Emblem: Three HousesStrategy RPG | Switch | Yes | Yes | 80–200h | |
| Dragon's Dogma 2Action RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 60–100h | |
| Lies of PAction RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | Yes | 60–90h | |
| Hollow KnightMetroidvania | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Yes | No | 60–100h | |
| Stardew ValleyLife Sim | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +2 | Varies | No | 80–150h | |
| Black Myth: WukongAction RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 60–90h completionist estimate | |
| Stellar BladeAction RPG | PS5 · PC | Yes | Yes | 40–60h base-platinum estimate | |
| Lords of the FallenAction RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 70–100h base-completion estimate | |
| Remnant IIAction RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Varies | Varies | 40–60h base-completion estimate | |
| Remnant: From the AshesAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Varies | Varies | 40–70h base-completion estimate | |
| Code VeinAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 50–80h base-completion estimate | |
| The Surge 2Action RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 35–50h base-completion estimate | |
| Armored Core VI: Fires of RubiconAction | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Varies | Yes | 50–70h completionist estimate | |
| Kingdom Come: DeliveranceRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 100–150h base-completion estimate | |
| Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIRPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | No | 100–160h base-completion estimate | |
| Dragon Age: OriginsRPG | PS3 · Xbox 360 · PC | Yes | No | 80–120h base-completion estimate | |
| Dragon Age IIRPG | PS3 · Xbox 360 · PC | Yes | No | 60–90h base-completion estimate | |
| Dragon Age: The VeilguardAction RPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | No | 60–90h completionist estimate | |
| Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +3 | Yes | Yes | 70–100h base-completion estimate | |
| The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion RemasteredRPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Varies | No | 60–100h guild-and-expansion estimate | |
| Fallout 3RPG | PS3 · Xbox 360 · PC | Yes | No | 50–80h base-completion estimate | |
| Disco Elysium: The Final CutRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | No | 60–100h completionist estimate | |
| Pathfinder: Wrath of the RighteousRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox One +2 | Yes | No | 150–250h story-and-side-quest estimate | |
| Pillars of Eternity II: DeadfireCRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC +1 | Yes | Varies | 80–120h extensive-completion estimate; optional content varies | |
| Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced EditionCRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC +1 | Yes | No | 100–150h+ base trophy-completion estimate | |
| Wasteland 3Tactical RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC +1 | Yes | No | 80–150h achievement-route estimate; platform and choices vary | |
| GreedFallAction RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | No | 50–100h base trophy-completion estimate | |
| Hogwarts LegacyAction RPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | No | 60–90h base trophy-completion estimate; four house starts | |
| Metaphor: ReFantazioJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +1 | Yes | Yes | 110–140h platinum (estimate) | |
| Clair Obscur: Expedition 33JRPG | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC | Yes | Yes | 50–70h base completion (estimate) | |
| NieR: AutomataJRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | Varies | 50–70h completion (estimate) | |
| NieR ReplicantJRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Xbox Series +1 | Yes | Varies | 50–70h completion (estimate) | |
| Final Fantasy IXJRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +2 | Yes | No | 50–75h platinum route; skill challenges vary (estimate) | |
| Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac AgeJRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +1 | Varies | Yes | 80–120h completion (estimate) | |
| Final Fantasy VIII RemasteredJRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +2 | Yes | No | 25–40h trophy route (estimate) | |
| Octopath Traveler IIJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Varies | No | 80–100h completion (estimate) | |
| Octopath TravelerJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 100+h achievement completion (estimate) | |
| Triangle StrategyTactical RPG | Switch · PS5 · Xbox Series +1 | Yes | Yes | 35–50h per story route (estimate) | |
| Fire Emblem EngageTactical RPG | Switch | Yes | No | 40–60h story and paralogues (estimate) | |
| Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive EditionJRPG | Switch · Switch 2 | Yes | Yes | 55–75h main story (estimate) | |
| Xenoblade Chronicles 2JRPG | Switch · Switch 2 | Yes | Yes | 60–80h main story (estimate) | |
| Tales of AriseJRPG | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Varies | Yes | 50–70h base completion (estimate) | |
| Tales of Vesperia: Definitive EditionJRPG | PC · PS4 · Xbox One +1 | Yes | Yes | 150–200h platinum / trophy-completion route (estimate) | |
| Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DanaJRPG | PC · PS4 · PS5 +2 | Yes | Yes | 60–80h modern-console platinum route (estimate) | |
| The Legend of Heroes: Trails from ZeroJRPG | PC · PS4 · PS5 +2 | Yes | Yes | 80–100h trophy route across repeat runs; 100h playtime award (estimate) | |
| Persona 5 StrikersJRPG | PC · PS4 · Switch | Yes | Yes | 40–60h platinum route with BOND grind; pace varies (estimate) | |
| Shin Megami Tensei V: VengeanceJRPG | PC · PS4 · PS5 +3 | Yes | Yes | 100–120h six-ending / platinum route (estimate) | |
| Yakuza 0Action Adventure | PC · PS4 · Xbox One | Yes | Yes | 125h+ original-release platinum / full completion route (estimate) | |
| JudgmentAction Adventure | PC · PS4 · PS5 +1 | Yes | Yes | 75–100h+ platinum / completion and Legend route (estimate) | |
| Assassin's Creed OdysseyAction RPG | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 60–80h base platinum estimate | |
| Assassin's Creed MirageAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 20–35h base platinum estimate | |
| Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | Yes | 40–60h base platinum estimate | |
| Batman: Arkham AsylumAction Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +3 | Yes | No | 20–35h base platinum estimate | |
| Batman: Arkham CityAction Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +4 | Yes | Yes | 40–70h base platinum estimate | |
| Red Dead RedemptionAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +5 | Yes | No | 60–80h modern PlayStation platinum estimate | |
| GTA: San Andreas – Definitive EditionAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | No | 40–60h base platinum estimate | |
| Dying Light 2 Stay HumanAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +2 | Yes | Yes | 100–150h base platinum estimate | |
| Mad MaxAction Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · PC +2 | Yes | No | 40–70h story and offline-cleanup estimate; fresh-save platinum blocked | |
| Alien: IsolationAction Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +5 | Yes | No | 25–45h platinum estimate | |
| The Evil WithinAction Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · PC +2 | Yes | Yes | 35–70h platinum estimate | |
| The Evil Within 2Action Adventure | PS4 · Xbox One · PC | Yes | Yes | 30–50h platinum estimate | |
| A Plague Tale: InnocenceAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Varies | No | 12–20h platinum estimate | |
| A Plague Tale: RequiemAction Adventure | PS5 · Xbox Series · PC +1 | Varies | Yes | 20–35h platinum estimate | |
| Hollow Knight: SilksongMetroidvania | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +5 | Yes | No | 25–50h story and exploration (estimate) | |
| Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive EditionMetroidvania | Xbox One · Switch · PC | Yes | No | 8–15h story; challenge runs extra (estimate) | |
| BlasphemousMetroidvania | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +2 | Yes | Yes | 20–40h base completion (estimate) | |
| Blasphemous 2Metroidvania | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | Yes | 25–50h base completion; DLC extra (estimate) | |
| Outer WildsExploration Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +3 | Yes | No | 15–30h base discovery (estimate) | |
| TunicAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | Yes | 15–30h exploration and completion (estimate) | |
| Death's DoorAction Adventure | PS5 · PS4 · Xbox Series +4 | Yes | No | 15–25h completion; extra restricted run varies (estimate) | |
| UndertaleRPG | PS4 · Xbox One · Switch +2 | Yes | No | 5–10h first route; further routes extra (estimate) | |
| SignalisSurvival horror | PC · PS4 · Xbox One +1 | Yes | No | Story: 8–12 hours; achievement-focused replays: 15–25 hours (estimate) | |
| Psychonauts 23D platformer | PC · PS4 · Xbox One +1 | Yes | No | Story and collectible completion: 20–35 hours (estimate) | |
| Metro ExodusSurvival first-person shooter | PC · PS5 · PS4 +2 | Yes | Yes | Base story: 20–30 hours; multi-run achievement route: 40–70 hours (estimate) |