We’ve all spent long hours at a doctor’s office waiting for our turns, or whiled away time at a boring lecture slyly racking up points on that favourite game of ours. From the incredibly addictive Temple Run, Subway Surfers to Candy Crush, there’ve been several games that had us tapping away on our smartphones late into the night. I certainly have – from evading monsters in Temple Run to collecting the all-important keys in Subway Surfers and crushing mouth-watering candies and even the hilariously frustrating Dumb Ways To Die. But here are a few newer ones to explore, goals to keep up with and drain phone batteries with.
Mekorama
If you like the sort of games that lets you strategise and patiently find a solution, then Mekorama is for you. Simply put, it’s a cute isometric game that has a robot that you need to guide to a certain point overcoming all the obstacles. The premise of the game is that you help guide the robot home through a series of mechanical dioramas. The path is made of blocks and to move along you simply need to tap one that you want to move to. As you progress the levels get more complicated and maze like. The game also lets you build your own levels and can be challenging.
Available on iOS and Android
Shadow Fight 2
Who doesn’t want to fight like a ninja? With this beautifully animated fighting game, you can do just that. Shadow Fight 2 brings the popular browser game to your smartphones and tablets and it’s perfect for the touch screen. The game comes with a good mix of action and RPG and is perfect for that adrenalin pumping action sequence if you’re looking for one. Be warned though that the game comes at a price; the free version is slower and has in-app purchases.
Available on iOS and Android
Plants vs Zombies 2
A classic free to play game, Plants vs Zombies 2 is the kind that gets addictive quickly. So be warned. The game lets you use assorted plants to defeat an approaching zombie army. A well-balanced strategy game, each level has its own set of challenges and unique features. Unlike most other free games this one doesn’t force down multiple in-app purchases down your throat to let you proceed. A big positive now, isn’t it?
Available on iOS and Android
Roll the Ball
This one’s for all the puzzle lovers. With a reasonable amount of planning, strategy and physics involved, Roll the Ball is sure to challenge your brain. The game as the name suggests, requires you to roll the ball from the start point to the goal. Of course, there are obstacles galore and tiles that can’t be moved. So it’s up to you to try and get past all those challenges. As you progress the tile volume increases, setting the bar higher.
Available on iOS and Android
Stack
As the name suggests, this is a block stacking game that requires good timing and skill. This simple game, comes with its fair share of action, and is perfect for those looking to pass time. The game requires you to stack tiles to build a tower; a little off and the whole thing can collapse. As you progress you unlock gems that aid in building the tower. So go ahead, and build that castle.
Available on iOS and Android
