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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?

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[–] traches@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

https://sudoku.coach/ is installable as a progressive web app and is probably the best sudoku app I’ve encountered. Extremely customizable and good for learning new solving techniques

[–] Cybersec@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

I like the board game Risk on mobile, and Lichess.

[–] TomSelleck@tucson.social 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Vampire Survivors is great!

[–] MojoMcJojo@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

As is halls of torment

[–] Corporal_Punishment@feddit.uk 2 points 2 days ago

I play territorial.io and geoguessr

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Mecharashi has had me kinda hooked lately. It's a mech builder with turn based squad tactics combat. It's got gacha elements but I haven't felt the need to spend any money. Free rewards have been plenty to get the pilots and mechs I want. It's also a noticeably crash free game. I often swap between apps, changing podcasts and whatnot. This makes many games I play crash or return to the login screen, but not this one. Highly recommend.

[–] cdzero@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago

Game Dev Story was a lot of fun.

[–] First_Thunder@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Space flight simulator is pretty fun

[–] 0ops@piefed.zip 2 points 2 days ago

It is pretty fun. I should download it again

[–] Maultasche@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

Both KOTOR games have mobiles released that are pretty good

[–] meldrik@lemmy.wtf 2 points 2 days ago

Most games on Apple Arcade is proper games.

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 1 points 2 days ago

CrossMe is great, simple mechanic and hundreds of puzzles to solve.

[–] bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Amazing brick

[–] afk_strats@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago
[–] Mnem667@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

Night of the Full Moon Clickpocalypse Atomas Rusted Warfare Luck be a Landlord Magnet Balls 2

[–] 37piecesof_flare@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

If you like basic racing games, mad skills mx 3 is pretty fun once you get the hang of it. Straight rhythm tracks, find the fastest line and set the fastest time to compete with everyone.

[–] lynx@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago
[–] Horsey@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Through the ages has expansions and zero other mtx. Super balanced gameplay with pass and play if you need it.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/through-the-ages/id966245474

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social -1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Some PC ports that handle touch controls well, like Xcom 2. And emulators.

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[–] _spiffy@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

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.

[–] BlameThePeacock@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Orna, it's a gps game like pokemon go but it's a standard kill monsters get loot mmoRPG.

It does have MTX, but I've never bought any and I'm still enjoying myself. It doesn't significantly limit you for not spending like some games.

[–] Eshrekshion@piefed.social 1 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Ticket to Ride has a mobile version of the board game. It’s simple but very fun and can be replayed a lot. It’s especially nice when you play against bots because you can play so quickly (as opposed to real life).

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[–] hexagonwin@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 days ago

I used to like Bejeweled 2, Asphalt 6 and Kingdom Rush.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I liked Knights of pen and paper 2, and Hoplite.

But that's about it 🫤

[–] TabbsTheBat@pawb.social 1 points 2 days ago

Ppkp and sneak ops are 2 I quite enjoyed :3 there's some other ones too, but those 2 are probably the ones I played the most recently that I put a decent chunk of time into.. for the others I'd probably have to replay to see how they hold up

[–] Fades@lemmy.world -2 points 2 days ago
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