For decades, being a gamer didn’t require an internet connection. Simply pop in the cartridge or disk and away you go. But now, not only is it almost impossible to game without an internet connection, a decent internet connection is needed at that. With some game file sizes surpassing 200GB, you’d need a broadband package that’s ultrafast if you want to start playing it within a few hours of purchasing, which unfortunately can often come with a larger monthly price tag.
So for those relying on cheaper internet connections, who can only obtain modest speeds, the Uswitch broadband experts reveal the 20 most popular games for quick download times, so you can avoid wasting time and get back to gaming without breaking the bank.
Below is our study which includes an expert quote and tips on how to get the most out of a cheaper broadband package. Sources can be found at the bottom. Please credit via a link to: https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/cheap-broadband/
20 Most Popular Games With Quick Download Times (Games under 1GB)
| Rank | Game | Approximate total download size (MB) | Time to download (seconds) | Time to download (m:ss) |
| 1 | Goose Goose Duck | 688 | 551 | 9:11 |
| 2 | Crab Game | 501 | 401 | 6:41 |
| 3 | Stardew Valley | 676 | 540 | 9:00 |
| 4 | Terraria | 656 | 525 | 8:45 |
| 6 | MIR4 | 537 | 430 | 7:10 |
| 7 | Spacewar | 82 | 66 | 1:06 |
| 8 | RimWorld | 416 | 333 | 5:3 |
| 9 | The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth | 340 | 272 | 4:32 |
| 10 | Stumble Guys | 272 | 217 | 3:37 |
| 11 | Brawlhalla | 891 | 713 | 11:53 |
| 12 | Brotato | 169 | 135 | 2:15 |
| 13 | Crossout | 23 | 18 | 0:18 |
| 14 | Cookie Clicker | 217 | 174 | 2:54 |
| 15 | Vampire Survivors | 337 | 270 | 4:30 |
| 16 | Geometry Dash | 210 | 168 | 2:48 |
| 17 | Slay the Spire | 800 | 640 | 10:40 |
| 18 | Legends of Idleon MMO | 321 | 257 | 4:17 |
| 19 | People Playground | 529 | 423 | 7:03 |
| 20 | Melvor Idle | 264 | 211 | 3:31 |
20 Most Popular Games With Quick Download Times (Games under 10GB)
Tips on how to get the most out of your current broadband speed:
Pause internet use on other devices: If you want your game to download as fast as possible, ensure that anything else that could be using up your internet bandwidth is stopped or temporarily turned off. This includes things like TV streaming, video calls or program updates on another device. However, if other people in your household need to use the internet during that time, you may just need to be patient.
Move your router to a better location: Having your router in a central, open part of your home will help to give you the strongest possible Wi-Fi signal across your home. Ensure that it’s upright, facing outward, and unobstructed by walls and furniture. It’s also best that it’s plugged into a master socket, rather than an extension cord.
Schedule your downloads: Trying to download a game at the same time as others in your household are using their devices will take longer, and it might disrupt what they’re doing online. So try picking a time when you know that only you are relying on the internet to maximise your download speed. This goes for your neighbours too – internet speeds can sometimes be slower in peak usage times (usually 8-10 p.m.), so you might have more luck downloading overnight if you can.
Don’t assume cheap means slow: Some of the cheapest broadband deals out there still have superfast speeds of 60Mbps. So make sure to compare deals at various prices to see if you could upgrade your speed for a similar price to what you’re currently paying.
credit to: https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/cheap-broadband/
