The Best Smartphone Game Types

Nothing is as convenient as playing games on our smartphones. Nowadays, the gameplay is top quality even from the most basic Android devices. Downloading games only takes a few minutes, and you can make friends while playing.

Let’s explore the best game types to play on any smartphone.

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Card games

For a quick game in your lunch break, nothing beats solitaire. You can download many from the respective app stores for free, but make sure to read the reviews before downloading. With some, you can even win cash prizes.

If you’re looking to play at a real money online casino, nothing beats a casino game such as roulette, slots, or blackjack. Before playing, visit a comparison site to read comprehensive reviews of each casino, compare payment methods, and claim the latest bonuses.

Besides playing with a deck of cards, you may prefer trading card games like Yu-Gi-Oh or everyone’s favorite, Pokémon. Collect digital cards and play against others online in the popular app Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Puzzle games

Puzzle games are perfect if you want to stay sharp in your downtime. Thousands are available to play, with the most popular ones being Sudoku, crosswords, and versions of the award-winning board game, Scrabble.

The most popular version is Words with Friends made by Zynga. You play Scrabble against others on your smartphone or play the solo mode, where the computer gets better with time. In the game, you’ll win coins, which you can use to purchase boosts like tile swaps, word hints, and point boosts.

If you are looking for something more basic, the popular game Wordle is available on Android, Windows, and Apple devices. Owned and operated by the New York Times, you get 6 chances to guess the five-letter word. Sounds simple, but extremely addictive!

Quiz games

Test your knowledge on any subject with the plethora of quiz game apps on the Play and App Stores. Normally, these are free, with adverts, and you can compete against your friends or total strangers on pretty much any topic.

The biggest quiz app is aptly named QuizUp. Simply open an account, choose your favorite subjects, and compete against others. The more you win, the higher the level you’ll climb, and you’ll get rewards in the app.

If you prefer playing quizzes on your own, nothing beats the classic site, Sporcle. The most famous quiz on the website is guessing all 50 US states in 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can try quizzes on a wide range of topics.

Match three

One of the most popular game types on smartphones is match-three games. This is what Candy Crush is classified as. You need to match 3 objects on the line so new candies can tumble from the top.

The game is an international phenomenon, with millions of downloads, and even books written about it to advise on becoming a better player. It’s available to download for free, but you can purchase things in the app, such as Power-Ups.

Another popular match-three game to play on your smartphone is Royal Match. The gameplay is similar to that of Candy Crush, it’s just that the theme is one of adventure. Gameplay revolves around matching three objects so the character stays alive.

Multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA)

MOBAs are popular on PCs but have recently exploded in popularity on smartphones. The king of smartphone MOBAs is PUBG, which is a battle royale game where 100 players compete to be the last player standing.

Other popular mobile MOBA games include League of Legends: Wild Rift and Arena of Valor. Expect the gameplay to be similar to that of the PC, but of course, on a much smaller scale.

David Prior

David Prior is the editor of Today News, responsible for the overall editorial strategy. He is an NCTJ-qualified journalist with over 20 years’ experience, and is also editor of the award-winning hyperlocal news title Altrincham Today. His LinkedIn profile is here.