The best mini-games within games

Our pick of the best mini-games you can find in virtual worlds

The best mini-games within games will sidetrack you in the best possible way...

1. GWENT

A card game so good, it's spawned into a spin-off of its own. We've lost ALL the hours obsessing over deck builds as the White Wolf. 

The game: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

2. ORLOG

An entirely original game created for the Viking adventure that draws inspiration from ancient dice games. It's simple but deliciously moreish. 

The game: Assassin's Creed Valhalla

3. WOLFSTONE 3D

Is there anything more meta than finding an older iteration of a game you're playing within said game? Wolfstone is the ace Wolfenstein 3D in all but name.

The game: Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

4. GRENADE BROTHERS

Even though A Way Out's criminal duo should really be focused on escaping the law, when you've got a take on Pong this good, the prospect of added pokey time doesn't seem like that big of a deal. 

The game: A Way Out

5. FIVE FINGER FILLET

Looking to lose a finger? Then hoo-boy do we have the cowboy-cutting mini-game for you. Slicing your thumb as never been so much fun. 

The game: Red Dead Redemption 2

6. CRASH BANDICOOT

Uncharted 4's most memorable moment is also one of the canniest cameos in video game history. Seeing Nate playing Naughty Dog's classic platformer is a fourth wall-breaking delight. 

The game: Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

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