I just want to kill some time, I like simple arcade style games that aren’t using scummy corporate sales tactics to get me to play every day

51 points

Shattered Pixel Dungeon. If you like Roguelikes.

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I hate this game so much. I played 3 times yesterday.

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That’s OK, you can also play it if you hate Roguelikes.

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Steepest learning curve of any game I’ve played. So damn rewarding though.

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41 points

Knights of the old Republic has been on there for a while.

Emulators.

Slay the Spire.

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I’ve never bothered to set up an emulator on my phone but it’s a great idea, any recommendations in particular?

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GameBoy Advance games work really well IMO, they’re designed for small screens and lengthening aspect ratios leave tons of space for virtual buttons.

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Advance Wars is awesome. I played it only on mobile 😅

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FF Tactics Advance is one I return to fairly often.

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Gameboy advance games also make great games to play on a TV for the same reasons!

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Basically anything really well rated should be fine!

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I don’t think I’ve mobile gamed without emulators for like 4 or 5 gens of phones now. I was a young man back in those days…

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There is a curated list of “no-bullshit” mobile games, without microtransactions and all of that horrible stuff: https://nobsgames.stavros.io/

My favorites so far:

  • Monument Valley 1+2
  • Riptide GP: Renegade
  • Badland
  • Galaxy on Fire 2 HD
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Monument Valley absolutely ROCKS

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Badland is a banger. Remember playing it as a kid plenty

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39 points

Vampire survivors is one of the best time killers. Slay The Spire is also fun.

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I’d add Slice and Dice to that list

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SLAY THE SPIRE!

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Yeah this is my goto time killer on the phone or tablet if I’m traveling. No need for an Internet connection so great on a plane.

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Best value for money if you like deckbuilders and rogue likes. Fantastic game. The second one is coming out next year!

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