Jewellust ($2.95)
It may be a Bejeweled clone, but it’s the best one on Android. Jewellust is addictive, no way around it. Simply tap colored jewels to line them up in a row. When three or more are in a line, they vanish and more jewels fall. Those looking for a great match-three puzzler, or a simple game almost anyone will enjoy, this one is for you.
Alchemy (Free)
Alchemy is not the only game of its kind on the Android Market, nor the flashiest, but there’s something to be said for a game that’s free and gets to the point. Here’s how it works: you start out with four elements (water, earth, air, fire). Drag them onto each other to make new things, like dust and stone and lava. From there, you just keep mixing your new creations together until you discover all of the 270 increasingly complex elements, substances, objects, and creatures. There are no levels in Alchemy, just the desire to discover new things. Give it a try.
Slice It! (Free)
Have you heard of Fruit Ninja? It’s a popular iPhone/Android game where you slice fruit by swiping the screen with your finger. It’s highly addictive. Slice Ituses the same basic idea, but adds a new dimension. Instead of an action slicing game, Com2uS challenges you to take your time and cut a shape into the proper number of shapes using slices. The result is a bit slower, but a helluva lot of fun. With more than 140 levels and support for multiple languages, this is one of the most polished and complete games on Android. Take your time and have a blast.
(Similar games: Fruit Ninja)
Traffic Jam ($1.64)
We have a soft spot for free-the-block games. Traffic Jam is the most polished block puzzler we’ve found. Your goal is to get the yellow car out the exit door, but to do it you have to clear the path by meticulously moving different cars around. Honestly, we’re not sure who parked these cars, but they must have grown up in Chicago because they are almost immovable.
There are plenty of levels to beat and the less moves you use, the better your score. Don’t like cars? There are a few other themes too, including ice blocks, boats, and classic wooden blocks.
(Similar games: Unblock Me)
Wordfeud ($3.11)
WordFeud is a multiplayer version of Scrabble, and it’s a good one. The in-game dictionary is solid and the graphics are good enough. WordFeud caught our eye because of its multiplayer. You can challenge friends in your contacts list or play a random stranger. You’re quickly matched with an opponent. Some games go quickly, while others can stretch across a day due to the notification system built into the game. If you have Google Sync enabled, you’ll receive a notification whenever your opponent finally spells his next word (the more tense Scrabble games get, the longer turns take). The system works well and lets you get on with your life in-between moves. There are some other Scrabble-like Android games, but WordFeud is the best we’ve played so far.
(Similar games: Words with Friends)
Solitaire (Free)
There are plenty of poker, blackjack and solitaire games floating around the Android Market, but there’s a reason why millions of people play Solitaire on their PC: it’s simple. Ken Magic’s version of solitaire is almost identical to the PC. You can choose to deal one card or three and make a few other small adjustments, but other than that it is what it is. It ain’t pretty, but it is simple and fun. For a more in-depth, varied experience, we recommend the Solitaire Mega Pack or 250+ Solitaire Collection.
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