Gaming to Go: Best Mobile Titles for Short Sessions

One of the most defining factors in modern gaming is its convenience. In the last decade, the rise of mobile gaming means that casual gamers around the world have access to thousands of titles. As of 2022, Google Play reports that there are close to half a million games up for download in its online store. This is fantastic for gamers who want to access their favorite titles from any location.

The roll-out of 5G networks has also streamlined concerns related to latency. Now, even competitive gamers can play titles like Call of Duty: Mobile and PUBG Mobile without worrying about lag.

However, some gamers are looking for quick-paced games. They don't want to develop their experience in the hopes of posting a high score, but simply to pass the time in an entertaining way. Whether stuck in a waiting room or facing a delayed flight at the airport, consider one of the titles below, which are designed for excitement and convenience.

Sweet Bonanza

Available on Android

This title comes from developer Medecine and can be found on any platform that offers popular slot games. Sweet Bonanza’s full list of features breaks down details like minimum and maximum bets, along with RTP and paylines. 

For those who haven’t played many slots before, keep a lookout for return-to-player (RTP). Sweet Bonanza offers an RTP of over 95. This, along with the game's bright colors, exciting bonuses, and upbeat audio, makes it a top choice for slots fans.

Tiny Wings

Available on iOS

This relaxing title includes a one-tap control system that makes it perfect for gamers of all levels. Players are taken through a cute world where they’ll send their character sliding up and down hills in order to keep their momentum and finish each level. The challenge is learning how the bird’s weight affects its trajectory as the levels advance.

Designed to be played in short stints, this game also includes a very simple series of levels. They get incrementally harder, but never enough to take the enjoyment out of the gameplay.

iSlash Heroes

Available on Android & iOS

This arcade-style game builds on popular ‘slash’ titles, which require players to slice objects in half as they soar through the air. In iSlash, gamers face an added challenge. In addition to slicing an approaching board, they must also navigate around a leaping ninja and his throwing stars. 

Endlessly playable, this title will keep any person occupied for a short stint. However, it’s also perfect for a longer haul in a waiting room. The game includes 860 levels, which get progressively more difficult.

Two Dots

Available on Android & iOS

This game bucks the tradition of word and number puzzles (though those are also great). Two Dots requires players to collect colored dots. Sounds simple? Players must then cluster the dots together with a limited number of moves and lives available. Throw in boosts, power-ups, and over 1,000 levels to tackle, and this puzzle game has all the details necessary to challenge the mind. 

Though it doesn’t have a multiplayer feature, it includes a leaderboard that ranks you and whichever friends you invite to play. Best of all, Two Dots includes daily bonuses for those who play often.

Draw Something

Available for Android & iOS

If you adore art but can never seem to get past a rudimentary stick figure drawing, then try a more relaxed approach. Draw Something builds on elements of Pictionary, which requires friends to draw an object or animal. With this mobile app, players attempt difficult sketches, which their friends must identify. 

Originally released back in 2012, this title has stood the test of time. It has remained popular as a casual game because not many players are artists. In fact, half of the game’s magic is asking friends and loved ones to identify a drawing… knowing there’s no way they’ll decipher a hopeless doodle. In the end, it's incredibly amusing to try.