Six mobile games built for a 15-minute commute

The best commute game isn't the deepest one, it's the one that lets you stop instantly. Nothing worse than a subway door opening while you're mid-boss and can't pause. So we rounded up games that respect a short, interruptible session.

Arcade titles win here by default. A quick run that scores and ends is perfect for a ride, and you never feel robbed when reality interrupts. Puzzle games work too, as long as they save mid-board.

Turn-based RPGs are the dark horse. Because the game waits for your input, you can walk off mid-fight and pick up hours later. That flexibility beats a lot of flashier options on a crowded train.

Our rule of thumb: if a game punishes you for leaving, it's not a commute game, no matter how good it is otherwise.