Puzzle games that survive a long flight

Long flights are the ultimate offline test. No signal, dim cabin, a dead armrest screen. This is where puzzle games earn their keep.

The trick is finding puzzles that don't rely on daily online challenges. A lot of popular ones lock most of their content behind a connection. We stick to games with big local level banks so you never run dry.

Battery matters too. We favour puzzles with dark colour schemes and simple animation, which sip power compared to flashy games. On a nine-hour flight that difference is real.

Our packing tip: download two very different puzzle types. Something logical for when you're sharp, and something relaxed for when you're tired. Variety beats one big game you'll burn out on.