When the holiday season rolls around and you’re surrounded by family, it can sometimes feel like you’re trapped in an awkward silence. You’ve probably experienced it: the dinner is running late, and you’ve already exhausted all your conversation topics with that uncle who lives out of town and might have questionable voting habits. At that point, your phone starts looking really tempting as a rescue tool. But seriously, haven’t we all had enough of doom-scrolling by now?
Thankfully, there’s a far more engaging option right at your fingertips: mobile gaming. If you’ve got a phone whose battery life outlasts your willingness to socialize, you’re in luck. There are some great mobile games out there that Kotaku has highlighted — perfect for when you’re looking to fight holiday boredom. So, let’s dive in and explore a few titles that might just save your sanity this festive season.