I went in expecting a throwaway casual game and came out with a new comfort pick.

A few signs I look for before committing my time to a role-playing game on a phone.

Drifting looks intimidating on a touchscreen, but a few habits make it click fast.

The tightest, most affecting stories on my phone come from the smallest games.

Deep strategy and small phone screens seem like enemies, but a few games prove otherwise.

Not everything has to be a challenge — sometimes a calm sim is exactly the right thing.