[mysterydip]

I'd recommend roguelikes in general. Run and done in a sitting, and you can't really optimize the same way as the game has hidden/random elements.

Two I'd recommend looking at: FTL and Into the Breach.

[danbolt]

The 7DRL Challenge just completed this past weekend. A lot of the entries are quite small, and runs can be quite short. I think the 7-day time limit contributes to that.[1]

[1] https://itch.io/jam/7drl-challenge-2019

[DylanDmitri]

I enjoy both of those, but have been playing more Slay the Spire recently. It has wonderful diversity in viable builds, and most runs you end up with something unexpected. A delightful sense of discovery and mastery.

[brazzy]

> Two I'd recommend looking at: FTL and Into the Breach.

Was about to post this :)

[trexmix]

What roguelikes (beyond maybe Brogue) can you finish in a sitting?

[babuskov]

Spelunky, The Binding of Isaac, Dead Cells, Rampage Knights, Son of a Witch

All of those take anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes to complete once you get a hang of it.

[Throw22276]

Dead Cells and The Binding of Isaac are another two fun ones.

[mysterydip]

You're right, I should've said rogue-lites. Although I can certainly die multiple times in a sitting in roguelikes :)

[fzzzy]

Spelunky

[CydeWeys]

Enter the Gungeon is a good one that I've played a lot recently.

[krisAU]

Ancient Domains of Mystery (ADOM) is a very good roguelike, and has been actively developed for decade(s). Recommended.