Mobile games usually get a bad rep as they’re usually asset flips and/or MTX-ridden and/or ad-filled, etc., and I’m sure this is actually the case for most games on the app/play store. But are there any ones that are actually good, maybe just something to pass the time with?
Both KOTOR games have mobiles released that are pretty good
I found Gorogoa pretty interesting.
I play a game called townsfolk that’s pretty fun but it’s free for the basic stuff but a one time purchase unlocks a bunch of content.
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Snake
Me and the boys rolling into the function with our state-of-the-art Nokia 3310s
The N64 and earlier emulate really well on mobile. It’s a stretch to call those mobile games, but you can have like 1000 titles that take up a grand total of around 20gb.
Controls are pretty wonky in some games - it’s hit and miss. Touch screen doesn’t pair well with some, especially the N64 titles specifically, but it’s usually good enough to be playable.
True but Bluetooth controllers aren’t so expensive now and many work well with emulators. If you have an Xbox or PS4 or PS5, you could pair those controllers as well.
Paired with a controller would 100% give a better gameplay experience. Only downside is needing to carry a controller, which might be more bulk than most folks want to keep on them.
Not sure what all’s on the market, but I’d wager there are at lease a few fairly compact options.
Hoplite - hex dungeon puzzle Spelltower - word puzzle X-COM (on a bigger screen)
I think no one mentioned these yet: My favorite tablet games are the ports of old BioWare classics like Baldur’s Gate 1+2, Icewind Dale, … Excellent ports imo, bur I did play them on a 10" tablet, I wouldn’t try to play them on a phone. https://www.beamdog.com/games/
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NYT Games app. Realistically its just advertising to get you to buy an NYT subscription. The Mini and Wordle are good for killing a few minutes each day.
Isn’t the mini behind a paywall now?
Ace Attorney I believe had a very good mobile port.
One I’ve been addicted to, and have spent no money on, is Zenless Zone Zero. Gacha game with action-style combat using dodges, parries, and flashy effects. In some ways a cool demonstration of what phones can render now. Very much depends on what your gacha/FOMO resistance is.
The only good mobile games that i can think of are ports.
Like Knights of the Old Republic.
- Into the Breach (Netflix subscription)
- Shogun Showdown (Crunchyroll subscription)
- Balatro
- Slice & Dice
Mindustry: an automation tower defense game
Shattered pixel dungeon: a classic Roguelike dungeon crawler
Slay the spire: a deck builder Roguelike. Probably one of the most popular in the whole Roguelike genre
Peglin: a lot like slay the spire, but plinko instead of cards
Backpack brawl
