Mini Metro

Mini Metro takes a genre that usually demands a mouse and keyboard and turns it into a one-handed mobile experience. You’re designing subway lines on a minimalist map, dragging routes between stations to keep passengers flowing while the city grows around you.

Everything is handled by tapping and dragging with a single finger, and you can pause time to adjust your lines, which makes it surprisingly relaxing for a strategy game. The visual style is inspired by iconic real-world transit maps, and every playthrough is different thanks to random growth around the city. 

You can grab the standard paid version from the App Store or Mini Metro+ on Apple Arcade, which includes the full set of maps and modes at no extra in-app cost. Either way, it’s a fantastic puzzle game that still works great when you want to pass a few minutes of your day.