The cozy games I reach for at night

Not every game needs to challenge you. Some nights I just want something gentle that won't spike my heart rate or keep me up planning my next move. Over the past few months I've collected a little set of wind-down games, and they've become the ones I open most.

Tiny Harbor Town is the obvious pick — placing a few buildings and watching your harbor grow is about as calming as mobile gets. Hollow Lantern works too, as long as you're not in the middle of a tricky puzzle. And yes, Legends of Slots found its way onto this list; tapping through a few spins with the sound low is a genuinely nice way to switch off.

The common thread is no timers, no pressure, and low battery drain so the phone doesn't get warm against your hand in bed. Bright, aggressive games do the opposite — they wind you up right when you're trying to wind down.

If you've got your own bedtime game, send it over. I'm always building this list, and the best recommendations usually come from readers rather than store charts.