Forget About Doom Scrolling
With all this talk about doom scrolling and brain rot, it’s common to sneer at your phone nowadays. However, it can still be a useful tool that keeps our attention and introduces us to new worlds—especially with the right game. From temples and puzzles to peaceful farming, let’s explore some of the best games you can enjoy on your phone!
1. Among Us
Thankfully, calling situations “sus” has finally stopped. However, Among Us remains as popular as ever, and it’s easy to see why! You can connect with friends or meet total strangers, gaslighting everyone you come into contact with until you officially win. It’s not the best way to make friends, but oddly enough, it works.
2. Clash of Clans
True fans of the franchise have played since the game’s inception in 2012, but don’t let its age fool you—Clash of Clans remains a beloved mobile game that gets the brain working. You need to defend your village, pillage other towns for supplies, and go to battle with your most trusted allies. All in all, it retains its playability after all these years!
3. Stardew Valley
Okay, so maybe your idea of fun isn’t a battlefield or second-guessing your companions. That’s okay! This classic cozy game is available right on your phone, and while it doesn’t have the same updates as the OG game, it offers the same experience. You can farm, you can fish, and you can marry that handsome football player.
4. Temple Run
There’s a reason Temple Run boasts millions of four and five-star reviews! It’s a popular platformer that lets you run forever—so long as you sidestep traps and keep that creature at bay. It’s infinite fun, with infinite coins, and it’s easy to see why so many people are still addicted.
5. Candy Crush
Candy Crush? Really? What is this, 2013? We know how it sounds, but if we’re going to talk about fun mobile games, we have to talk about this one! It’s been grandfathered in as a fan favorite, offering endless puzzles and new ways to infuriate players. Say what you want about it, but it’s a good way to burn a few hours.
