Best Games for a 30 to 60 Minute Workout

Games with sessions of 30 to 60 minutes, so one sitting lines up with a normal run or ride. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

1. 

   Slay the Spire3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Slay the Spire offers a uniquely addictive gameplay experience. The blend of deck-building and roguelike mechanics creates a fresh and engaging challenge every time you...

2. 

   Cobalt Core3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Cobalt Core offers an adrenaline-pumping experience with its blend of fast-paced action and strategic elements.

3. 

   Vampire Survivors3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Vampire Survivors provides a highly engaging gameplay experience. The game is filled with fast-paced action, requiring quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

4. 

   Dead Cells3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Dead Cells offers a highly engaging gameplay experience. The game is filled with fast-paced action, requiring quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

5. 

   Portal 23/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Portal 2 works well for a workout because its puzzles move at a steady pace and do not demand quick reflexes. You can keep playing...

6. 

   Hollow Knight3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Hollow Knight works well for treadmill or bike workouts thanks to controller support and stretches of exploration that let you settle into a steady pace....

7. 

   Bloons TD 63/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Bloons TD 6 works well for a workout because it does not ask for fast reactions, and you can play at your own pace. Controller...

8. 

   Castle Crashers3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   Castle Crashers works well for a workout thanks to its simple controls and steady action. You can focus on your stride or pedaling without needing...

9. 

   Celeste3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Celeste works well for a workout thanks to its quick levels and instant retries. Simple controls and low computer demands make it an easy fit...

10. 

    Little Nightmares3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Little Nightmares works well for treadmill and bike workouts. It keeps you focused without demanding big movements or frequent pauses.

11. 

    Gunfire Reborn3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Gunfire Reborn works well for treadmill or bike sessions because it supports a controller and does not demand constant twitch reactions. Combat can get intense,...

12. 

    Northgard3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Northgard works well for a workout because you can pause, give commands, and think without needing quick reflexes. Controller support makes it easy to play...

13. 

    LIMBO3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    LIMBO works well for a workout because its simple controls and steady pace are easy to manage on a treadmill or bike. Some puzzles may...

14. 

    Skul: The Hero Slayer3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Skul: The Hero Slayer works well for treadmill and bike sessions thanks to its controller support, clear controls, and few slow sections. You can stay...

15. 

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Modern Warfare II works well for a treadmill or bike thanks to controller support and steady action. Fast sections need quick reactions, and the PC...

16. 

    Human Fall Flat2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    The puzzles move at a relaxed pace, and simple controller controls make Human Fall Flat a good fit for a treadmill or bike. You still...

17. 

    Ready or Not2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Ready or Not works well on a treadmill or bike because its strategic pace gives you room to control your effort. A few moments call...

18. 

    Forza Horizon 52.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Forza Horizon 5 is easy to play while running or riding, with simple controller inputs and little downtime. Sharp turns take some coordination, but the...

19. 

    Battlefield 12.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Battlefield 1 works well on a treadmill or bike thanks to its controller support and manageable reflex demands. The action keeps moving, though the computer...

20. 

    Balatro2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Balatro suits a treadmill or bike because its turn based pace gives you time to think and catch your breath. It does not demand quick...

21. 

    Halo Infinite2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Halo Infinite works well for a workout thanks to steady controller inputs and a campaign that keeps you moving. Its open world and gunfights hold...

22. 

    Path of Exile 22.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

    Controller support and engaging combat make Path of Exile 2 easy to play at a moderate pace on a treadmill or bike. Its computer requirements...

23. 

    Cult of the Lamb2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Simple controls and quick dungeon runs make Cult of the Lamb easy to play while you work out. You can manage your cult between fights...

24. 

    This War of Mine2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Its slow pace and lack of quick movements make it easy to play while running or riding. Slow stretches can still pull your attention away...

25. 

    House Flipper2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    House Flipper works well for a treadmill or bike workout because its tasks are measured and it supports a standard controller. You can keep your...