Every Metal Gear game ranked by length
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain tops this ranking with 46 hours, ahead of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (18 hours) and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (16 hours). Main story length (HowLongToBeat). 7 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 46 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 2 | Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the PatriotsHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 18 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 3 | Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 16 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 4 | Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 13 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 5 | Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake EaterHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 12 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 6 | Metal Gear SolidHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 11 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
| 7 | Metal Gear Rising: RevengeanceHowLongToBeat, Main Story | 7 hours | October 2026 | HowLongToBeat |
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