Looking for games to play while enjoying your favorite TV shows or movies? Here’s a list of the best game ROMs that require minimal attention and are perfect for multitasking.
- Kirby’s Dream Course
- Genre: Puzzle
- Year: 1994
- Platform: SNES
- Description: A golf-like game featuring Kirby.
- Setting and Story: Kirby navigates various courses to defeat enemies.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Players aim and shoot Kirby like a golf ball.
- Why it’s interesting: It’s easy to play while multitasking.
- Dragon Quest
- Genre: RPG
- Year: Various
- Platform: Various
- Description: Classic turn-based RPG series.
- Setting and Story: Players explore fantasy worlds and battle monsters.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Turn-based combat and exploration.
- Why it’s interesting: Engaging but can be played at a relaxed pace.
- Pokémon Romhacks
- Genre: RPG
- Year: Various
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Fan-made modifications of Pokémon games.
- Setting and Story: Varies by hack, but typically follows traditional Pokémon gameplay.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Enhanced features and new stories in familiar Pokémon format.
- Why it’s interesting: Offers new experiences for Pokémon fans.
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Games
- Genre: Card Battle
- Year: Various
- Platform: Various
- Description: Card battle games based on the Yu-Gi-Oh! series.
- Setting and Story: Players compete in card duels.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Strategy-based card battles.
- Why it’s interesting: Strategic and can be played at a leisurely pace.
- Fire Emblem Series
- Genre: Tactical RPG
- Year: Various
- Platform: Various
- Description: Turn-based tactical RPG series.
- Setting and Story: Epic fantasy stories with complex characters.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Grid-based combat with character management.
- Why it’s interesting: Deep strategy and engaging storylines.
- Bookworm
- Genre: Puzzle
- Year: 2003
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Word-forming puzzle game.
- Setting and Story: No specific story, focus on word puzzles.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Form words from a grid of letters.
- Why it’s interesting: Simple and engaging, perfect for multitasking.
- Mario Golf: Advance Tour
- Genre: Sports
- Year: 2004
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Golf game featuring Mario characters.
- Setting and Story: Players compete in golf tournaments.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Golf simulation with RPG elements.
- Why it’s interesting: Fun and easy to pick up and play.
- Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
- Genre: Simulation
- Year: 2003
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Farming simulation game.
- Setting and Story: Manage and grow a farm in Mineral Town.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Farming, animal care, and social interactions.
- Why it’s interesting: Relaxing and can be played at your own pace.
- Onimusha Tactics
- Genre: Tactical RPG
- Year: 2003
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Tactical RPG set in the Onimusha universe.
- Setting and Story: Battle demons in feudal Japan.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Grid-based tactical combat.
- Why it’s interesting: Strategic gameplay that doesn’t require constant attention.
- Advance Wars Series
- Genre: Tactical RPG
- Year: Various
- Platform: GBA
- Description: Turn-based strategy games with military themes.
- Setting and Story: Command armies in various scenarios.
- Gameplay and Mechanics: Tactical, turn-based military strategy.
- Why it’s interesting: Deep strategy with easy-to-follow gameplay.