7 best PC games that are less than 5 GB in size

While AAA exclusives on the consoles might be extraordinarily alluring and seem like the best games out currently, the world of PC games is just as appealing. The indie game genre has been the hotbed for the most creative games in the industry. These games tend to not take up too much space on your hard drive but will leave you spellbound and entertained nonetheless.

These are some of the best games available for PC that take less than 5 GB on your hard drive.

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Best PC games that don't require more than 5 GB of space

1) Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic is published by Coffee Stain Publishing (Image via Ghost Ship Games)

Space required: 3 GB

Deep Rock Galactic is a cooperative, fast-paced first-person shooter in which you and up to three friends take on challenges on missions within procedurally generated, destructible cave systems. Teamwork is needed when it comes to mining resources, repairing equipment, or fending off hostile aliens. Players can opt for one of four unique classes: Scout, Engineer, Gunner, or Driller.

The game features an entire upgrade tree with stuff like cosmetics, perks, and other additional unlockables through seasonal events. Despite its relatively small size, Deep Rock Galactic makes up for it with dense gameplay and highly engaging cooperation.

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2) Oxygen Not Included

Oxygen Not Included is developed and published by Klei Entertainment (Image via Klei Entertainment)

Space required: 2 GB

Oxygen Not Included is a deep simulation survival game where you are put in charge of a group of colonists on an asteroid. You have to secure their survival by keeping them fed, clean, and supplied with enough oxygen. The title has worlds full of varied biomes, hazards, and resources that require careful planning and management.

Players guide their colonists in mining resources, growing food, crafting equipment, and researching new technologies. Of course, realistic simulations of gases, liquids, and environmental conditions make for a very challenging game.

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3) Moonlighter

Moonlighter is published by 11-bit studios (Image via Digital Sun)

Space required: 4 GB

Moonlighter is an action RPG with shop management. You run your shop by day, selling goods to reinvest the profits in the town's upgrade and opening new services. During the night, you do dungeon crawling to gather goodies to sell the next day in your shop. There are four different dungeons to explore with their unique challenges and rewards. Moonlighter brings this all together in a small package with its cute pixel art and riveting gameplay loop of shopkeeping versus dungeon crawling.

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4) Valheim

Valheim is published by Coffee Stain Publishing (Image via Iron Gate AB)

Space required: 1 GB

Valheim is an open-world survival game where you play a fallen Viking who crafts tools and builds shelters to fight enemies and survive. This beautiful game consists of a world that comes in different biomes, each distinguished by its different enemies, items, and bosses. Its low-resolution yet stylized 3D graphics further add to the charm, and cooperative gameplay supports up to ten players. With a deep crafting system, meaningful skill progression, and a huge world to discover, Valheim gives a full and engaging game experience that belies its small size.

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5) Hyper Light Drifter

Hyper Light Drifter is developed and published by Heart Machine (Image viaHeart Machine)

Space required: 2 GB

Hyper Light Drifter is a 2D action RPG inspired by such classics as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. You are the Drifter, an enigmatic - with access to lost technologies - who's been stricken down with a mysterious illness. Beautifully rendered pixel art and strongly solid combat against diverse monsters have been striking features of the game. Another thing that emphasizes the lack of verbal communication is music. With this tightly bound gameplay mechanic and atmospheric storytelling, Hyper Light Drifter becomes one of the must-play games within the action RPG genre.

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6) Inside

Inside is developed and published by Playdead (Image via Playdead)

Space required: 3 GB

Inside is a dark atmospheric puzzle-platformer where you play a boy with no name who wanders in a surreal monochromatic world. The minimalistic design of such use creates a very minimal deployment of color and sound, making gameplay hauntingly immersive. The boy walks, runs, swims, and uses objects to solve puzzles and avoid danger. Inside’s innovative mechanics, such as controlling other bodies to complete puzzles, and its gripping narrative make it a compelling game that’s both thought-provoking and chilling.

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7) Cuphead

Cuphead is developed and published by Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc. (Image via Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.)

Space required: 4 GB

Cuphead is a run-and-gun game most distinguished by its hand-drawn, very fluid cartoon art style, emulating those of the 1930s. The game's levels are basically run-and-gun levels between boss fights. All bosses in this game are unique and feature different patterns of attacks. The bosses demand perfectly timed dodges and proper strategizing to be defeated. Cuphead offers a cooperative mode where a second player can join as Mugman. Its tight controls and rewarding gameplay make this game addictive despite its high level of difficulty. The Delicious Last Course is a DLC that contains new content, including bosses, weapons, and the third playable character, making it all the more replayable.

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These seven games prove you don't need a large hard drive to have some of the best gaming experiences. With varied game mechanics, in-depth stories, and vivid environments, all within impressively small file sizes, each of these titles is a winner. Free up some space and get into these fantastic games without being limited by your storage limits.