Stuck alone somewhere with no Wi-Fi and nothing to do? Fear not—whether you are stuck in a long car ride, a power outage, or a zombie apocalypse, selecting the best offline games will surely satisfy your boredom. Hence, I will suggest a few offline games following the criteria of entertainment value, platform, and affordability. Note that one should proceed with caution in downloading any of these games–I am certain you have all heard the stories of those stuck within the world of Block Blast for hours.
Monument Valley
In Monument Valley, the player guides a silent princess through surreal architectural structures. The goal of each level is to reach the exit by rotating, shifting, or altering the environment. This puzzle adventure game is available on mobile and PC, for a price of $4.99 to $7.99.
Cats & Soup
Cats & Soup is a relaxing and cozy idle game where adorable cats cook up warm meals in a forest. The main objective is to expand the cat-run soup operation by upgrading cooking stations within the game’s tranquil ambience. The player can feed and dress the cats, as well as decorate their homes. Mobile phone users on iOS and Android can download Cats & Soup for free, and enjoy the adorable graphics the game offers.
Minecraft
With survival, adventure, and creative modes, the classic Minecraft offers endless possibilities, whether it be fighting mobs (zombies, skeletons, creepers, etc.), building mansions, or starting a farm. Available on PC, mobile, and console, the game is slightly pricier at $6.99 for mobile and $29.99 for PC and console.
Block Blast
After the colorful puzzle game’s rise to fame in 2024, students could often be seen swiping away in hallways and at lunch, trying to beat their friends’ high scores. Block Blast’s main objective is to continuously clear rows and columns of blocks by filling them with Tetris-style shapes. The satisfying game is accessible to most, being free and available on iOS and Android mobile devices.
As this is a school newspaper, I suggest not playing these games in class. Regardless, the world of offline games is vast, and I encourage you to find your own favorites. And with that, you’ll never have to experience internet-deprived boredom ever again!