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 game roundup (21–30)
Fill
This is a puzzle game where you fill in all the squares with a single stroke.
Cover every square in one continuous line so there are no overlaps or gaps.
You’ll need to think hard before tracing the path, making it great brain training.
It’s available as an app, so it’s perfect for killing time, like while waiting for the train.
Toon Blast
Toon Blast is a puzzle app game.
Characters with a Western-style illustration guide you through it.
There are over 2,000 confirmed levels—plenty to dig into! As you progress, the activation rules for items get more complex and the difficulty ramps up, which really fires you up.
GeoGuessr
It’s a world-exploration location-guessing game that uses Google Street View.
Players are dropped at a random spot somewhere on the globe and, using the surrounding scenery as clues, try to guess where they are by pinpointing the location on a map.
It’s simple yet surprisingly deep, and as you infer from cityscapes, signs, climate, and more, you naturally pick up geographic knowledge.
One of its charms is that by observing unfamiliar countries and streets, you can feel like you’re traveling the world.
This site lets you explore the globe in a game-like way, making it a perfect pastime for geography enthusiasts and anyone who wants to enjoy a bit of virtual travel.
Brain Test
The game app “Brain Test” lets you enjoy plenty of trick-based puzzle games.
Popular around the world, it looks like a casual game you can play in short bursts, but it’s filled with puzzles that surprisingly require real brainpower to solve.
Even problems that seem as simple as riddles won’t yield the correct answer unless you think a little outside the box.
With many levels available, you can keep training your brain without getting bored.
It’s a game that both adults and children can enjoy, so give it a try!
In conclusion
We introduced some games you can enjoy on your own! What did you think? Every one of them is perfect for killing time, so if you ever find yourself with a little free time, give them a try. App games in particular often have simple rules and controls, so anyone can start playing easily!