Casual
A cheerful collection of quick mini-games tied together by a colourful island map.
★★★★☆ 4.3
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Casual · 4.3★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements
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RPG
A pocket-sized fantasy RPG with turn-based fights and a surprisingly warm story.
★★★★★ 4.6
Strategy
Build and defend a tangled network of trade routes against rival fleets.
★★★★☆ 4.4
Racing
An arcade racer that lives and dies on perfect drifts through glowing city streets.
★★★★★ 4.5
Adventure
A moody point-and-tap adventure through a town that only wakes at night.
★★★★★ 4.7
Simulation
A gentle farming sim about reviving a neglected fruit orchard season by season.
★★★★☆ 4.2
Editor’s pick
RPG
Emberfall Chronicle
★★★★★ 4.6
Emberfall Chronicle is the kind of RPG I didn't expect to find on a phone. You lead a small band of travellers across a dying kingdom, and the writing actually made me care about them. Dialogue choices shift how companions see you, and a couple of them left my party when I pushed too hard.
- Writing that earns your attention
- Tactical grid combat with real choices
- Companions who react to how you play
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We spent seven evenings tapping through its mini-games to see if the charm holds up.
Deep stories and real combat, no bloated menus required.
Realistic sims come and go, but drifting through neon never gets old.
Sometimes the best game is one you can't lose.
What readers say
«A cheerful collection of quick mini-games tied together by a colourful island map.»
Pavel · Casinacho Games
«A pocket-sized fantasy RPG with turn-based fights and a surprisingly warm story.»
Bruno · Emberfall Chronicle
«Build and defend a tangled network of trade routes against rival fleets.»
Ida · Harbor Command
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