Tushar Mehta / Android Authority
Despite hundreds of thousands of games on the Play Store, very few become comforting escapes from the harsh reality. Games that you can play anywhere and without any special skillset, with one motive: feeling relaxed instead of getting all riled up.
With this in mind, I have handpicked games that require no prior experience in mobile gaming and can be picked up immediately. They don’t need gaming chops and can be run on most Android phones or tablets. None of them require high-end hardware and or high-speed internet, but don’t have potato-quality graphics. All of these games are free to play, though there will be some ads, mostly to earn in-game perks or accelerate progress.
Which of these one-handed Android games have you tried? 14 votes Tennis Clash 36 % Paper.io 2 14 % Whiteout Survival 0 % Cell to Singularity: Evolution 7 % Mekorama 7 % None of them 36 %
Tennis Clash
Tushar Mehta / Android Authority
I’ve never been good at meatspace sports, and so, I simulate feeling victorious by playing sports video games. Lately, I have been obsessed with a new sports game that I can’t seem to detach myself from.
Tennis Clash is extremely easy to play; once a game (of tennis) starts, all I have to do is swipe my thumb across the screen to direct the shot or tap somewhere on the court to move my player. I love the fact that those are the only two controls, and I can keep playing with one hand while using the other to organize my desk, finish up chores, or caress my dog. There’s barely any learning required, and a trail of my finger’s swipe ensures I hit the ball in the right direction.
All matches happen against actual human players, and not bots, which makes it slightly more competitive. The game has the option to join clubs but not invite other members to a match, which is the only aspect I dislike about the game.
Apart from that, Tennis Clash offers truly engaging graphics with detailed character movements, which keep me engaged in the gameplay, even with minimal input required. When I’m not actively playing, I can spend time unlocking new characters with special skills, decking them with the best gear, and easily lose track of time.
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