In Saros, short runs quickly add up to several hours of playtime. We’ll show you how much time you’ll likely invest in the end.
With Saros, Housemarque once again focuses on short runs that gradually build into a much longer overall playtime. A single attempt can end quickly, often after just 20 to 30 minutes depending on how far you make it. While you can reach the credits in Saros within a fairly manageable timeframe, the real depth comes from repeated runs, new builds and additional content you won’t automatically experience during your first playthrough. We’ll tell you how much playtime Saros really offers.
Story Playthrough: How Long Does Your First Run Take?
If you mainly focus on the story in Saros and don’t get too distracted, you’ll usually end up somewhere between 15 and 17 hours. That’s a realistic estimate for a first playthrough. It can also be faster though. If your runs go smoothly and you find good gear early on, you might see the credits after just 14 to 16 hours. Especially if you quickly understand the combat system, you can save a lot of time.
On the other hand, Saros can also slow you down. Some bosses take several attempts and when a run falls apart early, it costs you time. If you constantly have to repeat fights, you can easily add several extra hours on top.
- Expect around 15 hours for the story if things go reasonably well.
Why Playtime in Saros Feels So Different
What separates Saros from classic action games are its runs. A single attempt lasts up to 30 minutes, sometimes even less if things go badly. That makes defeats feel far less frustrating. You don’t lose all progress, you simply restart and carry your experience forward. That’s exactly why the playtime adds up faster than you’d expect.
There are also permanent upgrades. After every run, you become slightly stronger, unlock new options and push further than before. Especially in the early hours, you really notice how much easier certain sections suddenly become.
100 Percent Completion: How Much Time Should You Plan For?
The credits in Saros are not the real ending. If you only focus on reaching them, you’ll finish relatively quickly, but you’ll miss a large part of the game. There are additional story elements and optional content that you won’t automatically encounter. To see those, you’ll need to intentionally explore different paths or dive deeper into the game. You’ll learn more about the world and better understand what’s actually going on.
If you truly want to discover everything, I highly recommend checking out the extra content. Based on early impressions, you should expect another two or three additional hours for that alone. With all upgrades and collectibles included, you’ll end up at around 30 to 35 hours.
- For 100 percent completion, you should set aside around 30 to 35 hours. That means Saros is definitely not your typical weekend game.
