
Session Respect Score
"Idle game about waiting 400 real-time days underground."
Minimum session
5 min
Pausability
Pause anytime
Resume friendliness
Easy to resume
FOMO pressure
Zero FOMO
Focus required
Chill
Session structure
Open-ended
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About
In utter loneliness, miles below the surface, it is your task to... wait. For 400 days... in real-time.
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The Longing — Session FAQ
- How long does a session of The Longing take?
- The minimum meaningful session for The Longing is approximately 5 minutes. This is the shortest play window where you can make real progress or have a satisfying experience, based on community data.
- Can you pause The Longing?
- Yes — The Longing supports instant pause. You can stop at any moment without penalty, making it ideal for sessions that might be interrupted.
- Does The Longing pressure you to keep playing?
- The Longing has no FOMO mechanics — no timed events, live content, or narrative cliffhangers. You can stop whenever you want without feeling like you're missing out.
- What is The Longing's Session Respect Score?
- The Longing has a Session Respect Score of 10.0/10. This score combines minimum session length, pausability, FOMO level, and pickup friendliness into a single metric for how well the game fits busy schedules.






