No judgement.

I have spent most amount of money in PUBG for cosmetics. Maybe around $100 which is a lot in my country, I also regretted some of it but it is what it is. What game you spent your money on?

Life been busy lately, so i'm searching for games that are fun in short sessions. Any genre is fine as long as it's easy to pick up and doesn't require a huge time commitment.

I work in an inbound customer service call center and time in between calls gets drab very easily. was playing words with friends but the ads and gameplay made me lose interest after a couple weeks.

was thinking balatro but idk if that's a good one to go with.

I'd be willing to pay up to $10 for a good game

Requiring active players for my clan in CODM!. Well I reduced my clan from 50 to 16 because the members are not playing for more than 3 weeks. And became a dead weight freeloader. So, I need people who actively play or play at least one game per day. So hit my DM if wanted to. Or search my clan "CRIMSONFOX" at the game!😉.

Hey Guys. Over the years i always had a game on my phone, which i tuned into a few times a day, get some progress and be happy with it. Its mostly Just level grinding and optimizing exp and gold for most games which i enjoy.

I already played:

- Pokemon Go

- candy crush

- clash of clans

- Dragon City

- shakes and fidget

- mobile Legends

- Hearthstone

- probably more which im forgetting right now

So If anyone has a game that gets rid of that "progress itch" i would be really grateful. Cheers!

Rec me some games

Please no Ego shooters or car racing games

I'm looking for feedback on a recently developed word game I've spent developing for 9 months. I've had a number of friends and family participate in closed testing but finally launched it on iOS and soon to be the Google Play store (pending production approvals).

The game is a solo play against the clock where players are able to increase the board size as they progress in making more words and reaching points milestones. I've been aiming at something familiar but a bit more fast paced.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pulsar-word-game/id6764140645

Android (will provide as soon as it's officially in production)

Any and all comments are appreciated!

My friend and I got tired of seeing life sims set in the modern day, so we decided to build one set entirely in medieval times.

We’re both huge history and strategy game fans, especially Crusader Kings, and wanted to make something where you can rise from nothing, build a family legacy, gain power, make enemies and probably die in a very unfortunate way.

It’s called Fate & Fealty: Medieval Life Sim.

I coded it and my friend designed and drew the art. Every event, story and even the font is based around the medieval theme.

We’ve finally released it after spending far too long playing our own builds. It definitely isn’t perfect yet, so we’d genuinely appreciate honest feedback.

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/fate-fealty-life-sim/id6786423727

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yacoobali.med&pcampaignid=web_share

I bought myself a controller, and I want to know what I can play using it on my phone besides emulated games and Minecraft

I have been jumping from game to game from time to time and had a blast with them, and i won't stop playing them for a while, but maybe! perhaps there's a genre of mobile games out there that deserves a try.. on my free time. So I would like you to recommend genre of games other than the set of genres that I'm currently playing. Which is : [Multiplayer Shooter], [MOBA], [Racing], [Puzzle], [Management], [Simulation] [sport : Football] because i have at least one title of these genres.

Also I'm open to whether it's Paid or Free games..

As long as they're not [Card Games], [RPG], just not my cup of tea.. please mention the genre of the game title when you do 👍

I'm bored and want a fun game. Can you suggest some fun games for me?

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I need good puzzle and brain games to pass the time at work

Hi guys I’m looking for help with suggestions for games me and my brothers can play we are mainly looking for RPGs to play. We are looking for free games that don’t have heavy micro transactions I would like it if there was a pet class since they are my favorite to play.

Disclosure: I’m not affiliated with any of these games, and this post contains no affiliate, tracking, or promotional links. This is a personal, feature-based ranking rather than a claim that everyone will have the same top ten.

Merge games may share the same basic idea, but they can feel completely different in practice. Some give you a huge sandbox where you heal land and build a collection; others use a smaller merge board to complete orders, restore a town, or move a mystery forward.

I ranked these games using four criteria: the depth of the core merge loop, the amount of long-term variety, the quality of board-management features, and how well the game fits short mobile sessions. I have not spent the same number of hours with every title, so I have tried to separate verifiable features from personal preference and include a trade-off for every pick.

1. Dragon & Elfs — Best overall

Dragon & Elfs takes the land-healing style of merge game and adds several quality-of-life ideas that make a real difference once the board becomes crowded. Its five-merge system rewards patient positioning, while the Black Hole and Wormhole tools help gather scattered items and organize matching chains. That means more time planning merges and less time dragging objects across a large camp.

There is also plenty to collect and upgrade: elf eggs, evolving elves, buildings, treasures, stages, quests, and corrupted land to restore. The unusually spacious home map gives long-term players room to build without constantly deciding what to delete.

Why I put it first: The combination of merge-five rewards, a large building area, and dedicated organization tools addresses one of the genre’s biggest frustrations: managing a crowded board.

Best for: Players who enjoy large maps, collection goals, merge-five optimization, and long-term progression.

Trade-off: It contains ads and in-app purchases, and its sprawling land-healing structure may feel unfocused if you prefer compact merge-two order boards or a tightly paced story.

2. EverMerge — Best open-ended kingdom builder

EverMerge is a broad sandbox rather than a sequence of small, isolated boards. You clear fog, combine long item chains, gather resources, unlock new land, and meet reimagined fairy-tale characters. Its mix of merging, exploration, building, and idle resource collection gives you several goals to pursue at once.

It is a good choice for players who want freedom instead of a rigid level path. The scale can feel overwhelming at first, but that same scale gives the game lasting appeal.

Best for: World-building fans who want a flexible merge game with a large amount of content.

Trade-off: Its scale and number of simultaneous item chains can become overwhelming, especially for players who prefer short, self-contained levels.

3. Merge Mansion — Best mystery-driven merge game

Merge Mansion connects a traditional merge-two order board to the story of Maddie, her grandmother, and a decaying family estate. Completing tasks opens new parts of the property and reveals another piece of the family mystery.

The board itself is easy to understand, but managing generators, storage, energy, and long production chains gives it more strategy than the opening levels suggest. The narrative structure also gives every batch of completed orders a clear purpose.

Best for: Players who want story reveals and restoration goals alongside familiar merge-two mechanics.

Trade-off: Energy limits and long production chains can slow progress, and players who care mainly about freeform merging may find the order system restrictive.

4. Mystery Town — Best detective theme

Mystery Town uses merging to power investigations and town restoration. Its central story follows Aurora as she looks into her uncle’s disappearance, while rotating adventures add cooking, clue hunting, and other themed tasks.

The changing cases help the game avoid feeling like an endless list of identical orders. It is especially appealing if you like a stronger sense of plot but prefer a lighter tone than a traditional detective game.

Best for: Mystery fans who want regular events and a reason behind each merge task.

Trade-off: Rotating activities add variety, but they can also make the experience feel busy if you only want to focus on the permanent board.

5. Merge Gardens — Best mix of merging and match-3

Merge Gardens combines an open merge garden with separate match-3 puzzle levels. Progress in one side supports the other, so the two modes feel connected rather than like unrelated mini-games.

Restoring the Myrtlegrove Estate, collecting creatures, and clearing puzzle stages creates a useful change of pace. When the merge board starts to feel busy, you can switch to a short puzzle; when you want something more relaxed, you can return to organizing the garden.

Best for: Players who enjoy both merge games and match-3 puzzles and want to alternate between them.

Trade-off: If you dislike match-3 levels, a meaningful part of the progression may feel like an obstacle rather than a welcome change of pace.

1. Travel Town — Best straightforward merge-two loop

Travel Town keeps the focus on generating items, combining them, and completing orders to rebuild a seaside town. Its board is clean and quick to understand, making it easy to open the game, spend a few minutes merging, and leave with visible progress.

The expanding cast of villagers and town upgrades provides a steady meta-game without burying the central mechanic under too many extra systems.

Best for: Players who want a polished, accessible merge-two game built for short sessions.

Trade off: Its straightforward order loop can become repetitive, and frequent events or monetization prompts may not suit players looking for a completely relaxed experience.

7. Tasty Travels — Best food-themed merge game

Tasty Travels turns item chains into recipes and uses the merge board as the foundation for a culinary journey. Combining ingredients into completed dishes gives the usual upgrade loop a theme that is immediately readable, while the recipe collection adds a satisfying checklist for completionists.

Its relaxed presentation makes it one of the more comfortable options when you want steady progression without a heavy mystery or fantasy plot.

Best for: Food lovers, collectors, and anyone looking for a cozy merge experience.

Trade-off: The relaxed pacing and recipe focus may feel too light for players who want difficult puzzles or a more dramatic story.

8. Cook & Merge — Best cast and restaurant-restoration story

Cook & Merge follows Kate as she tries to save the restaurants of Bakers Valley from a property developer. Food chains, restaurant renovations, town characters, and side activities give the game a busier personality than a purely mechanical merge board.

The variety is the main attraction. There is usually another restaurant, character, or side objective waiting beyond the current set of orders, which helps long item chains feel connected to a larger project.

Best for: Players who like food merging but want more characters and story than a simple recipe collection.

Trade-off: The number of side systems can distract from the merge board, particularly if you prefer a cleaner, more minimal game loop.

9. Merge Cruise — Best alternative setting

Merge Cruise moves the familiar restore-and-uncover formula onto a ship. You merge items, repair spaces, and advance a voyage with a mystery element running through it.

Mechanically, it will feel comfortable to players coming from mansion and town restoration games, but the cruise setting gives the genre a welcome visual change. It works best for people who already enjoy order-based merging and mainly want a different backdrop.

Best for: Fans of restoration merge games who are tired of mansions, gardens, and small towns.

Trade-off: The setting is distinctive, but the underlying order-and-restoration structure will still feel familiar to genre veterans.

10. Fable Town — Best storybook fantasy

Fable Town follows Ginny, a sorceress returning home to clear enchanted fog and rebuild a fantasy settlement. Dragons, unicorns, magical buildings, resource production, and rotating events give it a stronger storybook identity than most town restorers.

Its resource sources help keep the board moving, while creature collecting and fantasy characters provide goals beyond simply filling orders. It is a good middle ground between a large land-healing sandbox and a narrative merge adventure.

Best for: Players who want magic, creatures, town restoration, and offline-friendly progression.

Trade-off: Players who do not enjoy fantasy collection systems or recurring events may prefer a more grounded and focused merge game.

Quick picks

- Best overall: Dragon & Elfs

- Best open sandbox: EverMerge

- Best story mystery: Merge Mansion

- Best genre hybrid: Merge Gardens

- Best for short sessions: Travel Town

- Best cozy theme: Tasty Travels

This is only one way to rank a genre with several very different subtypes. Do you prefer open-map merge-three-or-five games, or order-based merge-two games? I’m especially interested in what you would move and why, including arguments against my number-one pick.

Hi

I want a f2p football game, I searched about efootball and fc 26 and the results were that they leaned heavily towards p2w?

Is that correct?

Lately I keep bouncing off free to play games, not because the games are bad but because the economy around them wears me out. Energy timers, three currencies, a shop tab blinking at me. I drift back to anything I can pay for once and just own.

It feels almost old fashioned now, and the App Store does not exactly make premium games easy to find.

Curious where everyone lands in 2026. Do you still pay upfront for mobile games? And if you mostly stopped, what would a game need to offer for you to pay again?

Hey there,

i recently picked up Dungeons & Miners and finished it pretty quick. Whilst i did not like the RPG Elements as much i really fell in love with the mining aspect.

Are there other good games to reccomend? There seems to be a lot to choose from. A plus would be if its a premium game with one time purchase - i am mostly not fond if fames wirh lots of IAPs.

I am also a lot into roguelikes/lites - maybe there is one about mining?

thanks for your suggestions!