Gamers, have you experienced one or more of the following scenarios?
- You’re on a long-haul economy flight with no Wi-Fi, and you’ve already watched most of the movies available.
- You have a spotty phone connection and have to take a three-hour train ride to get to another part of the vacation destination that bae wants to visit.
- Due to an unexpected power outage, I waited for hours at customs and regretted drinking an extra large soda.
If you’re nodding off vigorously, don’t worry. Because we have your back. We’ve compiled the ultimate list of mobile games for iOS and Android that don’t require Wi-Fi and can be enjoyed for hours on the go, anytime.
Slay the Spire
good: 3 hour journey
main attraction: Deck-building roguelike adventure
In this game, you choose one of four characters, each with their own set of abilities and starting card deck. The goal is to climb dangerous spires, defeat bosses and his monsters, and upgrade your deck along the way. Perfect for when the turbulence on board makes you feel like you’re fighting a beast.
mini metro
good: 1 hour travel
main attraction: Feel like the boss of SMRT
Ah, how ironic that in a game where you can design your own subway system, you get stuck on the move. Draw lines to connect stations and keep city commuters moving. This strategy simulation will make you feel like you’re a city planner, minus the garmen and grumbling people.
Please give me the documents
good: 5 hour journey
main attraction: Do you think you can do a better job than SG Customs?
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in customs? Papers, Please throws you into the shoes of an immigration officer who deals with mountains of paperwork, contradictions, and moral dilemmas. Remember, sometimes the most difficult choices are made while waiting for power to be restored.
Journey
good: 5 hour journey
Kecharm: “Traveling” without actually traveling
This visually stunning game lets you travel through vast and mysterious landscapes, flying over sand dunes and gliding among ancient ruins. Don’t forget your earphones to listen to Grammy-nominated music as you roam the vast world.
alto’s odyssey
good: 1 hour travel
main attraction: Make your skateboarding dreams come true
Glide through beautiful desert landscapes, perform sandboarding stunts, and immerse yourself in soothing music as you navigate endless and ever-changing terrain on Alto’s journey. Get a high score and forget you’re 30,000 feet above the ground.
Pesto Co., Ltd.
good: 3 hour journey
main attraction: Revenge against the new coronavirus infection
This perverse view of world domination allows us to design our own deadly pathogens (think Covid-19) and spread them around the world. You’ll forget all about the inconvenience of long commutes as you plan your strategy to destroy humanity. If you’re a good person at heart, there’s also a mode where you have to save the world instead.
monument valley 2
good: 1 hour travel
main attraction Challenging and beautiful puzzles
Guide mothers and children through enchanting landscapes, solving intricate puzzles along the way. Mind-blowing architecture and optical illusions mean you need to sharpen your thinking skills, making this game perfect when you want to escape the monotony of a long journey.
really bad chess
good: 1 hour travel
main attraction:RNG but with chess
This is a classic game, but all pieces are completely random. Imagine that in the end the knight will have 8 of them, the bishop will have 4 of him, and the queen will have 2 of him. Unpredictable and hilarious, this game is a great way to exercise your mind while waiting for time to pass on the train.
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This article was first published on Wonderwall.sg.