I just want to kill some time, I like simple arcade style games that aren’t using scummy corporate sales tactics to get me to play every day
You could get some minigame type games from fdroid. I have a tetris game and a 2048 game from fdroid. There’s also Super Tux Kart if you want something 3D
Geometry Dash
Just installed it. 25 attempts in to level 1. This isn’t for me. I get it, but its so annoying. Uninstalled, no regrets.
I enjoyed both Monument Valleys, the Room series, and Downwell.
Into the Breach.
Free if you have a Netflix subscription: https://www.reddit.com/r/IntoTheBreach/comments/w2y3ep/into_the_breach_is_now_available_on_ios_and/
If you have a rooted phone, an older android version, or the ability to access the android/data folder to move files around, I hear some pvz2 mods are pretty good. Only ones I can personally say are good are Refloureshed and Eclise, though it’s been a long time since I’ve played Eclise. Both are harder versions of vanilla.
Wordscapes dont know if anyone said it
If you’re into Pokemon and have access to the GBA/DS ROMS, PokeMMO is a great emulator that adds online MMO features to the first 5 generations of Pokemon. You can take one character across all 5 regions, and there’s tons of QoL features.
That sounds awesome. I always wished to be able to visit other regions in my pokemon games. It’s one of the reasons why I enjoyed soulsilver so much
Threes!
I Love Hue, both 1 and 2
SLAY THE SPIRE!
Best value for money if you like deckbuilders and rogue likes. Fantastic game. The second one is coming out next year!
Yeah this is my goto time killer on the phone or tablet if I’m traveling. No need for an Internet connection so great on a plane.
All games I’m going to mention aren’t sending me any notifications.
Square on top is a bit like jump king, and let’s you disable ‘unwanted’ Ads. You’re still able to watch ads for your own gain, but dont have to.
Divineko is a fun shape drawing/reaction game that has very fair ad placements IMO.
Xeonjia is an ice puzzle game (you walk in one direction until you hit a rock) that reminds me a bit of Pokémon with its art style. I dont think it has any ads.
Those three are my go to’s currently.
Does it have to be arcade?
I love “papers, please”.
Glory to Arstotzka!
Dunno if anyone mentioned Badland yet.
Looks difficult to play but is so well designed that it isn’t
Twenty is my go-to. Blockus clones are fun too, and there are a lot of game modes.
This Ars article turned me on to it. Maybe click through some of his other suggestions-
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2015/05/why-twenty-is-my-latest-mobile-gaming-obsession/
My favorite is Time Surfer. The core mechanic is basically the same as Tiny Wings, but the theme, artwork, levels, etc are all very different. I especially enjoy the chiptunes!