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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[–] Aviandelight@mander.xyz 11 points 8 months ago (2 children)

And if you do want more try out Unfinished Swan.

[–] Coelacanth@feddit.nu 7 points 8 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 8 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.