Single-player games: a roundup of time-killing games
Introducing games you can play solo!
If you love diving deep into games on your own or want to find the perfect app to kill time, we’ve gathered some great board games and mobile apps just for you.
When you think of board games, you probably imagine playing with a group.
But did you know there are now board games designed specifically for solo play?
Solo board games are perfect for testing your own skills!
There are also tons of simple yet surprisingly addictive app games.
If you’re a game lover, be sure to check them out!
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Games You Can Play Alone: Time-Killing Games Roundup (11–20)
Last Dungeon DiceNEW!
This is a solo-play board game where you assess the situation, roll the dice, and aim to clear the challenge.
The story—repelling adventurers as the Demon Lord’s dungeon master and preventing the rescue of the princess—helps you get fully immersed in the game.
Your strategy and your luck are both put to the test: how you plan your moves and which dice results you manage to roll will determine your fate.
And since it’s a game you can play alone, the ability to take your time and carefully construct your approach is a major part of its appeal.
Shephy
The card game app Shephy.
Originally known as a physical card game, it’s now available as an app so you can enjoy it on smartphones and other devices.
There are cards that increase and cards that decrease, and by using them skillfully to raise the number of sheep to 1,000, you win.
Eldritch Horror
This is a Cthulhu-themed board game set across the entire world.
Players choose their favorite character from 12 investigators, and at the start select one boss card from four types.
The different combinations offer a variety of ways to enjoy the game.
It’s recommended for people who want to fully grasp the traits and abilities of the characters and cards and engage their brains to the fullest while playing.
Brown Dust
BrownDust is an RPG where you place mercenaries on an 18-tile grid to battle.
The winner is whoever defeats all of the opponent’s mercenaries first.
It’s fundamentally free-to-play, so if you like to make casual progress in your spare time, you can enjoy it plenty without spending money.
There are many characters, so once you learn their skills, you can also enjoy strategic, brainy battles.
Roller Splat
Roller Splat is a very simple coloring game.
Just roll the ball to fill in the tiles! However, the ball can only move in straight lines and won’t stop until it hits a wall.
It looks easy, but filling in the last remaining tiles can actually be tricky.
Since it’s a mobile app game, you can play it in short bursts during your spare time!
Sling and Jump
A game where you swing on a rope and use centrifugal force to fly toward the goal.
Like Tarzan, keep leaping from one point to the next.
Land on the crown at the goal to earn a high rating! The character is a mysterious, dark-looking lifeform—sometimes round, sometimes square—and each shape flies a little differently.
It’s simple, but incredibly addictive.
Terraforming Mars
It’s a game about making Mars habitable for humanity.
Raise the three meters—temperature, oxygen level, and ocean coverage—to their maximum to clear the game! Each corporation contracted to develop Mars has its own traits and abilities, so strategies and approaches for achieving better results differ by company.
That makes it a game you can enjoy replaying over and over.
Dorasle: Solo Journey
“Drasle” was originally a board game designed for multiple players, but Solo Journey is a card game made specifically for solo play.
Become a hunter and slay monstrous beasts.
There are scenarios, so it’s easy for beginners to get into.
However, once you clear it, you’ll know the strategy the next time, so it might not be ideal for those who want to enjoy it over and over.
Blade Rondo
Brave Blonde is originally a competitive card game, but the official rules also include a solo play mode.
Using cards and dice, the winner is the one who reduces the opponent’s life to 0 first! The rules and hand management are intricate, so it’s recommended for people who want to dive deep into the game’s world.
It features a fantastical setting and the artwork is adorable, too.
Last Cloudia
Commonly known by the nickname “LasCla,” Last Cloudia is a smartphone RPG that’s even been featured in TV commercials.
Its fantasy world is richly crafted, and once you start playing, it’s easy to get hooked.
With plenty of growth elements like leveling up and ability unlocks, it’s highly recommended for anyone who wants a game to dive into for the long haul!