Misc/Oddball

Beat the Boss 4

Beat the Boss 4 is the latest edition of the popular Beat the Boss series from Game Hive. If you’re tired of complex mobile games that require lots of time to invest in, then you should take a look at this as it’s aimed at gamers who want something more casual to pass the time and relieve stress. And just like before, Beat the Boss succeeds.

Twist

Games developer Ketchapp has become known for their casual games with simple concepts yet are maddeningly difficult to play, and Twist is their latest offering. The objective is simple: jump the ball on the rotating platforms for as long as you can, and it’s as frustratingly addictive as you expect.

Minions Paradise

Minions Paradise is a town builder game courtesy of EA, who is no stranger to these kinds of titles. Here, the Minions are on a cruise when Phil accidentally sinks the ship and they get stuck on an island where they the idea to open a resort. This is the set up where you play the resort / base / city / town building game, and it’s actually a pretty cool one.

Slow Down

There are basically two kinds of games on mobile, the complex ones that require you to invest time in them, and the others that are aimed at casual gamers who only play in spurts and just want a diversion. Slow Down by Ketchapp is one such game, offering a simple gameplay that anyone can get into.

Snow Roll

Some games look so simple that anyone can play it, but mastering it or trying to advance can be a maddening yet addictive experience. A good example of that is Snow Roll from Happymagenta. The premise is simple enough: control a penguin that’s racing down a mountain while on a snowball. Sounds simple yes, but it isn’t.

Mmm Fingers

Sometimes games don’t need to be complex to be fun, and Mmm Fingers from Noddlecake Games certainly fits the bill. Here you just move your finger across the screen of your mobile device and try to keep it from getting chopped off. Yes, the game doesn’t sound too complicated and it isn’t, and that’s part of the charm.

Daddy Long Legs

Daddy Long Legs from game developer Set Snail has a very simple premise: get a hairy creature called Daddy Long Legs to walk, but because his legs are so long, it’s kind of a challenge. It doesn’t sound like much, but Daddy Long Legs is actually very addictive due to its very simplicity, and also because it’s so hard. Every time you fail though, you’ll want to give it “one more try”.