You don’t have time to play a lengthy game while sitting in a waiting room or standing in line. Save those for later, and instead, check out these short, enjoyable, and free mobile games. These games keep you engaged, from amazing arcade challenges to intriguing puzzlers.
The games are free to play on Android and iOS, while some have optional in-app purchases.
1. iSlash Heroes
Prepare for iSlash Heroes by sharpening your sword. Your goal is to cut away pieces of the board until the meter reaches the red ribbon. The goal is to stay away from the bouncing ninja stars, because if you hit one, the game has to start over. The stars have less room to move the more pieces you take away.
2. Fishing Break
Fishing Break is a lighthearted, colorful, and enjoyable task. You board your boat and go through several aquatic realms, collecting fish and amassing a collection. Swipe to cast your line, then tap and hold to reel in your catch. Don’t draw them in too rapidly, or they’ll break the rope. Earn money by selling fish to access better fishing sites.
3. Words With Friends
This Scrabble-based word game allows you to compete against friends or random people while improving your vocabulary by making words out of groups of letters. There’s even a solo mode if you want to practice on your own before taking on the competition.
4. 2048
Give your brain a workout with this unexpectedly addicting math-based game. You must swipe tiles using basic math abilities until you reach the number 2048 without being eliminated from the game. It’s quite addicting and transports you back to your school days.
5. Cut the Rope
In Cut the Rope, the goal is to give sugar to Om Nom, a cute little creature. The candy is hanging from a rope, so you have to cut the rope just right. If you do, Om Nom gets to eat the sweets.
