Games on macOS & IOS

This might not be a topic for very productive Power Users and I know that this forum is almost only about covering productivity, automation, etc. … but from time to time, when I am not being productive and just want to relax and not even read … I would not like to play an excessive violently game (don’t mind shooting a bit around but I do not need to see parts of bodies flying around) and not necessarily only “jump-and-run” game. I rather play either relaxing type of puzzles or more strategically, planning games. I was wondering if and what the rest of this from group is playing.

Currently I am only having two games I am playing once in a while, so I definitely need to expand that list :wink:

Any recommendations are highly welcomed.

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Currently I really enjoy „Pocket City“, a Sim City like city simulation game, on my iPad. It does not come with any in-app purchase crap and is very relaxing. Just one warning, it can be a huge time killer if you try to build the whole city in one day.

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  • Stardew Valley can be fun if you are into that kind if game. Should fit well into the planning and relaxing part
  • Alltos Odysee although that is more jump and run
  • Mini Metro also fits nicely into planning
  • Civ 6 is an amazing port of the full Civ experience, although a little expansive if not on sale

I quite like AG Drive, fast paced and fun. It requires some time to get the initial equipment to a usable state. A little worried about the lack of updates in a while though.

Another game I keep coming back to is Zen Pinball. I have spent **a lot ** on additional tables, and really enjoy how they feel while playing. I find the franchise tables are usually much better than the generic Zen products.

FYI Pocket Tactics is a great site that looks at iOS/Android games.

https://www.pockettactics.com/

With Apple’s having recently ended its iOS app affiliate commission program we’re unfortunately sure to see much less attention paid on sites like PT and AppAdvice, though. :cry:

Reviving this thread to ask about what the best games are for iPad these days? I’m into any sort of game, really.

I’m getting my new iPad Pro M4 tomorrow and even though I’m not a gamer at all, I kind of want to see what’s up with games these days and push this beast to the max.

So any recommendations, I’d love to hear them

Polytopia is fun. And the Kingdom Rush HD series. Not really using the full performance of your M4, but enjoyable game nonetheless

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Which game would push this M4 beast to the max do you reckon?

No idea, I don’t have the time nor the cash to determine that!

Here are some suggestions

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Planet Zoo on macOS (through Crossover of course)

on sale right now for $16

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