Best Games for a Long Workout

Games you can sink over an hour into, for the days you want a long, slow run or ride to go by faster. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

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   Terraria3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   Terraria works well for treadmill and bike workouts because you can play with a controller and keep a steady pace. Exploring, building, and fighting keep...

2. 

   Left 4 Dead 23/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

   Left 4 Dead 2 works well for a workout because it has few slow sections and its controls let you keep a steady pace. It...

3. 

   Stardew Valley3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Stardew Valley works well for a treadmill or bike workout because it moves at a slow, deliberate pace and does not demand quick reflexes. You...

4. 

   Don't Starve Together3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

   It works well for a workout because the pace leaves room to focus on your steps or pedaling. You can keep playing without dealing with...

5. 

   Raft3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Raft’s steady resource gathering and crafting make it easy to play while running or riding. Shark attacks can pull your attention away, but they are...

6. 

   Fallout: New Vegas3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Fallout: New Vegas works well for a treadmill or bike workout because you can play at your own pace and the combat is not too...

7. 

   RimWorld3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   RimWorld works well for a workout because you can adjust the speed or pause when you need to. It asks for planning more than quick...

8. 

   Cookie Clicker3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Cookie Clicker works well for a workout because you can leave it running and check your progress with a quick glance. It needs little attention,...

9. 

   Prison Architect3/3

   Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

   Prison Architect works well for a workout because it moves at a steady pace and does not demand fast reactions. You can manage the prison...

10. 

    Path of Exile2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: No

    Path of Exile works well for a workout because you can use a controller and the action keeps moving. Quick dodges and positioning take some...

11. 

    The Sims 42.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The Sims 4 works well for a workout because its relaxed pace and controller support let you play without sudden movements or complicated commands. You...

12. 

    Euro Truck Simulator 22.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Euro Truck Simulator 2 suits a workout because it is slow paced and does not ask for quick reflexes. Long stretches can get repetitive, though....

13. 

    Valheim2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Valheim works well on a treadmill or bike because exploration and resource gathering have a steady rhythm, and the controller controls are simple. Building and...

14. 

    Project Zomboid2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Its steady pace and simple controller use make it a good fit for a treadmill or bike. You can keep moving without needing quick reactions...

15. 

    Sid Meier’s Civilization VI2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Turn based play and controller support make Civilization VI a strong fit for a workout. The hardware demands and possible late game lag keep it...

16. 

    No Man's Sky2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    No Man’s Sky works well for treadmill or bike sessions thanks to its relaxed exploration, simple controls, and easy pauses. The computer requirements are the...

17. 

    Cities: Skylines2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Cities: Skylines keeps your mind busy while you run or ride, and its gamepad support makes it easy to control at a steady pace. Just...

18. 

    Tomb Raider2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Tomb Raider works well for treadmill and bike workouts thanks to its controller friendly play and steady pace. Some combat needs quick reactions, but it...

19. 

    Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Turn based combat gives you time to keep moving, pause, or adjust your pace. It works well for treadmill and bike workouts without demanding fast...

20. 

    American Truck Simulator2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The calm driving and controller support make American Truck Simulator a good fit for a treadmill or bike workout. You can keep a steady pace...

21. 

    DAVE THE DIVER2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Simple controls and a steady mix of tasks make DAVE THE DIVER easy to play while you work out. Keep an eye on the screen...

22. 

    ASTRONEER2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    ASTRONEER works well for a workout because you can play at your own pace with a controller, and it rarely calls for quick reactions. Its...

23. 

    The Long Dark2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    The Long Dark’s slow pace and simple controller demands make it a good fit for running or riding. You can keep a steady rhythm while...

24. 

    V Rising2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Sometimes

    V Rising works well for a treadmill or bike because you can use a controller and the game does not demand quick, twitchy movements. You...

25. 

    Grim Dawn2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3Pause friendly: Yes

    Grim Dawn works well for treadmill and bike workouts thanks to controller support and combat you can keep up with. A few moments call for...