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  1. Comment on What are some quality mobile games? in ~games

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    Here is a similar thread from 3 months ago with a bunch of mentions.

    Here is a similar thread from 3 months ago with a bunch of mentions.

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  2. Comment on Recommend me a game that _________. in ~games

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    Check out Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons. It's quite short (3-4 hours iirc) but tells an emotional story with a tear-jerking ending - avoid story spoilers if you plan on playing it! Its main...

    Check out Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons. It's quite short (3-4 hours iirc) but tells an emotional story with a tear-jerking ending - avoid story spoilers if you plan on playing it!

    Its main gameplay feature is that you control two characters (the two brothers) at the same time, which means it's best enjoyed with a twin controller. I played it with a keyboard and that worked just fine too, though, so that's not a deal breaker.

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  3. Comment on Recommend me a game that _________. in ~games

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    Stellaris by Paradox is not turn-based, but can still be interacted with while paused (like in e.g. Rimworld) and plays very similarly to turn-based 4X games (in single player at least). Aside...

    Stellaris by Paradox is not turn-based, but can still be interacted with while paused (like in e.g. Rimworld) and plays very similarly to turn-based 4X games (in single player at least). Aside from that, it checks all your boxes and is one hell of a time sink.

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  4. Comment on What mobile games are worth playing? in ~games

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    Clash Royale is my most-played game on mobile, even though it contains a store and the usual micro-transaction systems. The gameplay is fun and surprisingly deep if you get into it. Matches last a...

    Clash Royale is my most-played game on mobile, even though it contains a store and the usual micro-transaction systems. The gameplay is fun and surprisingly deep if you get into it. Matches last a maximum of ~3-4 minutes. You are matched with other players with similar card levels and will slowly progress through the leagues without any payments. Join a Clan and trade cards / play clan wars to speed up progress significantly.

    Mini Metro has been mentioned here already and scratches my optimisation-itch perfectly, coupled with great aesthetics. Good for 15-30 minute sessions.

    The Baldurs Gate II port is well done and just what you expect if you know the original title - I might be biased here since I spent years of my child hood failing and failing at trying to beat this game. Easily ends up sucking up full evenings when you get into it.

    Super Hexagon is a fun twitch-reaction based game with a rad sound track. Quite old already - check it out if you have not yet come across it.

    Amongst the endless DotA clones on mobile, my favorite is Vainglory, with a well-done interface for mobile / tablet. An in-game store exists, but is not too in-your-face, basically like League of Legends. Easy to enjoy without payments.

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