How do you pick a game to play?

Hey everyone,

I’ve noticed a recurring pattern in my gaming habits and I wonder how others handle it.

My mood for games changes constantly. One day I feel like diving into a complex strategy title, the next I want a big-budget cinematic AAA experience, and then I switch to craving a chill point-and-click adventure. Because of this, I often start a lot of games but rarely finish them.

As an adult with a full-time job and responsibilities, my gaming time is limited – so when I finally find a window to play, I want to make it count.
But I get stuck choosing the “right” game for the moment, and that decision fatigue sometimes eats up the time I could’ve spent actually playing.

I’m curious:

  • How do you decide what to play next?
  • Do you finish every game no matter what, go through a set backlog list, or just follow your mood?
  • Does the time requirement of a game (long session vs. short burst) affect your decision too?

Would love to hear your strategies and thoughts!

Posted Jul 19, 2025, 7:48 PM UTC

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