[2018] Smartphone Indie Games: 4 recommended puzzle games that will train your brain!

Nowadays, everyone uses smartphone apps on a regular basis. You can use them to watch the news, check social networking sites, or just spend a little time while commuting to work. Of course, smartphone games are also very fun.

Such smartphone games, but did you know that, in fact, games developed by small teams and individuals are also distributed?　While many games from major manufacturers are distributed, there are also indie games that shine brightly.

However, for those who find it difficult to find indie games on the app store or are not sure whether they are fun or not, I have carefully selected games that I have played and found interesting from among the titles currently available on the market.

We hope you will enjoy playing indie games on your smartphone.

Puzzle games for brain training

Speaking of puzzle games, stacking blocks to make them disappear, collecting drops of the same color to make them disappear, and using illustration logic to paint colors based on numbers are popular. On smartphones, "3-match puzzles," in which players collect and erase three drops, have become the standard.

In such a situation, there are many indie games that offer a slightly different kind of puzzle game. In this issue, we have carefully selected those that can be easily enjoyed on smartphones. Why don't you try brain training anytime, anywhere with puzzle games on your smartphone?

Subara City

Ryuji Kuwaki

Distribution price: Free

Release date: May 6, 2015

This is a puzzle game in which blocks of the same color are combined by tapping them to increase their level. There is no time limit, and since you can play at your own pace, many users became so absorbed in the game that they unintentionally lost track of time.

The objective of the game is to merge blocks of the same color. Blocks of the same color gather and merge with the block you tap, and level up. The blocks on top fall down and new blocks are added, so it is necessary to think about how to merge the blocks.

The maximum block level is level 10, and level 10 blocks become buildings, which can also be merged with other blocks of the same color.

When level 10 blocks are combined, a historical building is created. Note that this block cannot be combined with other blocks.

You can build more amazing buildings by building more buildings, but there will be some blocks that will become a nuisance along the way. In such cases, the blocks can be removed by spending "Mayor Marks". It is also important to choose where to build buildings. This puzzle game, in which you can create a city by combining blocks, is sure to get you hooked when you play it. If you are interested in this game, please try to play it.

The Nintendo Switch version will be released by Fly High Works on August 9, 2018.

Threes! Freeplay

Sirvo LLC

Distribution price (tax included): Free

Distribution start: June 2, 2015

This is a puzzle game in which the numbers 1 and 2 are stacked to make 3, 3 and 3 to make 6, and so on, adding up to make bigger numbers. The game attracted attention for its simple rules, which allow players to enjoy the game by simply flicking the numbers with no time limit, and many similar games have been released in the app store.

The number displayed on the game screen moves one number in the direction of the flick.

If the numbers are 1 and 2, they combine to form 3, and if the numbers are 3 and 3, they combine to form 6.

The numbers that can be combined are 1 and 2 (numbers that add up to 3) and the same number (3, 6, etc.). It is important to note that 2 and 2 cannot be combined even if they are the same number. The basic idea of this game is to make 3, so please be patient even if you want to combine 2 and 2.

When large numbers are created, it is necessary to think about how to move the numbers. It is not OK to just move the numbers around as you go along. If you can't move the numbers, the game is over, so play while thinking.

When you move a number, the color of the next number will be indicated in the "Next" section at the top of the screen. White means 1, red means 2, and so on.

Please try to play this simple but profound puzzle game of numbers.

Coin Line - Money Stacking Solitaire Puzzle

Naoya Sangu

Distribution price (tax included): Free

Start of distribution: January 27, 2016

The standard playing card game "Solitaire" is available on PC operating systems, but this game arranges the rules of the game and lets you play by turning playing cards into money.

In this game, if you stack five 1-yen coins, they become 5-yen coins; if you stack two 5-yen coins, they become 10-yen coins; if you stack five 10-yen coins, they become 50-yen coins; and if you stack five 10-yen coins, they become 1,000-yen bills, they disappear. However, there is a rule that no coins of larger denominations can be stacked on top of coins of smaller denominations. The coins come out from the bottom and can be taken out by you. Note that if the coins exceed the limit line, the game is over.

Another major feature of this title is that it can be played not only in Japanese yen but also in foreign currencies. It supports international currencies such as dollars, euros, pounds, and Chinese yuan. When you are playing in Japanese yen and want a little change, you can change the currency. You can play the game with a different feeling.

This title has an upgrade function for those who are not good at puzzle games. You can raise the limit line, which makes the game easier to play. The more you play, the more your score will increase, and you may even fall in love with puzzle games!　Please give it a try!

Logic Bugs - Brain training & mental exercise with fun logic puzzles!

BAIBAI, Inc.

Distribution price (tax included): Free

Distribution start: May 22, 2015

Puzzle games are not only about falling objects and stacking blocks. Isn't thinking one of the puzzles?　This game is a slightly different kind of quiz where the objective is to solve a problem.

I would like to see the problems right away, but first you have to collect points by tapping and swiping the logic bugs. Solving problems is good, but it is also important to refresh your mind and relieve stress.

When you have calmed down, it's time to try the problems.

The question is: "Here is a 1 meter bamboo. How can I divide it into three equal parts of exactly the same length? The question is like "How can you divide a bamboo into three equal parts? It is a bit like a riddle, so you have to think about it. You can check the answer right away by clicking "View Answer," but I want you to take your time and think about it first. If an answer comes to mind that says, "This is it! When the answer comes to your mind, please check it. You will be surprised.

Please try to play this slightly different brain training quiz.

（New Samurai)