Great games you can play with one thumb

Commuting means one hand is often busy. A grab rail, a coffee, a bag on your shoulder. Games that demand two thumbs and precise gestures just don't fit that life.

We rounded up favourites that work with a single thumb. PWA_allslots is a great example: pure taps, no swipes, no pinch-zoom. You can play it standing on a packed tram.

Racing games can work too if they support tilt, freeing your thumb from steering. Neon Drift Alley plays surprisingly well this way once you trust the motion controls.

The key is short session length. Commute games should let you stop at any second without punishment, because your stop always comes at the worst moment.