THE BEST CASUAL GAMES FOR IOS AND ANDROID

When you need to take a little break, even if it's only for a few minutes, you typically go for your phone. However, there are no fresh alerts, but you should still glance at the screen for a few moments to tune out what's going on around you. You'll seek your favourite game next, which will most likely be a casual one that doesn't need much thought; after all, you need a break. Something without a storyline that can be completed in less than five minutes each play or level.

We won't quote anything at all from subscription systems like Apple Arcade, instead focused on games that can be downloaded and played separately. Our selection includes both paid and free games.

MINI METRO

Mini Metro is a game that puts you in charge of planning a real-world city's metro system. This includes linking stations, utilising various metro lines to provide optimal connection, and modernising lines and stations to ensure that it is never overcrowded. All of this is depicted on a conventional metro map with dynamic music that corresponds to the flow (or chaos) of your metro system.

HOLEDOWN

The notion of a block-breaker game may be overused, but there's no disputing the soothing experience of shattering blocks with balls. Unlike the simplistic and ad-ridden versions available on app stores, Holedown adds a story and complexity to the concept. You're digging into numerous planetary objects while improving your equipment along the way.

CONDUCT THIS

Conduct THIS! is a basic puzzle-solving game centred on railroad route management. You are responsible for moving passengers from one station to another promptly and without colliding with automobiles or other trains. The graphics are stunning, and the game is simple to learn, with plenty of maps and skill levels to keep you entertained. Each level at the beginning should take no more than five minutes to complete and becomes progressively more challenging as you go.

BAD NORTH: JOTUNN EDITION

This game puts you in charge of protecting little British islands against Viking raids during the Middle Ages, but it lightens the mood with cute, cartoon-like artwork and easy tower-defence gameplay. As the young and inexperienced monarch of an island kingdom, you must utilize the resources at your disposal to protect the structures on each island while receiving awards for successful campaigns and improving your squadrons.

PLAGUE Inc.

Plague Inc., a somewhat old game that resurfaced last year for understandable reasons, lets you take the shape of a nasty illness to wipe out civilization. Like the virus, your mission is to evolve and adapt so that you may infect – and finally kill – everyone in the world. It may sound a little serious, but the notion is fascinating and even informative, yet maintained simple enough with brief games that don't last long.

ASPHALT 9: LEGENDS

No list of casual mobile games would be complete without an Asphalt title, and Asphalt 9: Legends is currently one of the greatest racing games on the platform. Although the freemium concept might be unpleasant at times, the fast-paced racing, real-world automobiles, and breathtaking graphics more than compensate. It also works effectively on a wide range of devices at various price points.

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