{"id":469158,"date":"2022-06-30T16:00:12","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T13:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-30T16:00:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T13:00:12","slug":"18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#18 of the Best Mobile Games for Your Mental Health \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a23e9c251101\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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Health?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/#Top_Simulation_Games_for_Mental_Health\" >Top Simulation Games for Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/#Best_Puzzle_Games_for_Mental_Health\" >Best Puzzle Games for Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/#Virtual_Caretaker_Games_for_Mental_Health\" >Virtual Caretaker Games for Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/#Top_Endless_Runner_Games_for_Mental_Health\" >Top Endless Runner Games for Mental Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/18-of-the-best-mobile-games-for-your-mental-health-review-geek\/#Top_Mindfulness_Games_for_Mental_Health\" >Top Mindfulness Games for Mental Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C18_of_the_Best_Mobile_Games_for_Your_Mental_Health_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;18 of the Best Mobile Games for Your Mental Health \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1919px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-120519 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/b4db0055.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The sunrise in the &quot;Alto's Odyssey&quot; Game \" width=\"1919\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/assam-india-october-11-2020-altos-1834582564\" data-credittext=\"sdx15\/Shutterstock.com\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/assam-india-october-11-2020-altos-1834582564\">sdx15\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mental health hasn\u2019t always been a mainstream topic. Fortunately, humans are always finding ways to expand our knowledge with new techniques to treat what ails us. Mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s are an especially interesting way to cope with mental health illnesses and add an overall mood boost.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Link_Between_Gaming_and_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">The Link Between Gaming and Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nice.org.uk%2Fguidance%2Fcg123%2Fifp%2Fchapter%2Fcommon-mental-health-problems\">most frequently experienced and diagnosed<\/a> mental health conditions among the public include depression, general anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder.\u00a0Globally, these conditions manifest in surprising numbers.<\/p>\n<p>The World Health Organization estimates that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/mental-disorders\">264 million individuals<\/a> suffer from depression globally, plus 45 million from bipolar disorder and 20 million from various psychoses. A full <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ourworldindata.org\/mental-health\">13% of global citizens<\/a>, as of 2017, experienced a diagnosed mental or substance-abuse disorder.<\/p>\n<p>Though it\u2019s an emerging field of study, some researchers are convinced video games have a role to play in helping patients come to terms with their mental health conditions. According to those medical professionals, video games <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/mental-health\/mental-health-benefits-of-video-games\">may have a positive influence<\/a> on those struggling with mental health, provided some boundaries are in place first.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Video_Games_Boost_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How Do Video Games Boost Mental Health?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Stress relief is the first and most obvious positive effect. Players engaged in low-stakes problem-solving can exercise their brains and take their conscious minds off whatever factors are causing them distress.<\/p>\n<p>Seeking solutions, solving problems, racking up achievements, and thinking through cause and effect are critical for developing brains and those struggling with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, working towards a goal or desired outcome, even if it\u2019s \u201cjust\u201d on a mobile phone or tablet screen, is an uplifting and mood-enhancing activity that may pay dividends for your mental health and state of mind. Even those in treatment for conditions like PTSD, ADHD, and trauma recovery have games available to aid in their recovery or wellness journey. Some games even help individuals develop or rebuild their social or caregiving skills\u2014some of the first casualties during trying mental-health episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Other benefits of video games for mental health, depending on the format of the game, include emotional resilience\u2014learning to fail gracefully\u2014and learning to cooperate with others. Engaging in sports and physical activities <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/baartprograms.com\/hobbies-that-can-heal-the-brain-in-recovery\/\">is often the first recommendation<\/a> from care experts regarding mental health. But for those who struggle with mobility, video games provide a world of possibilities.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Simulation_Games_for_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Top Simulation Games for Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-120520 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/63603083.jpg\" alt=\"A phone running &quot;Pokemon Go&quot;\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/assam-india-october-11-2020-pokemon-1836670525\" data-credittext=\"sdx15\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/assam-india-october-11-2020-pokemon-1836670525\">sdx15\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Simulation games provide rewarding experiences emphasizing strategy, visual acuity, cause-and-effect, and spatial awareness. Other times, they offer the satisfaction of observing or participating in a satisfying biological or mechanical process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Prune<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/prune\/id972319818?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.Polyculture.Prune&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): This visually striking and multi-award-winning game describes itself as a \u201clove letter to trees.\u201d It encourages users to tend to their tree, including shaping it and protecting it from harm. There are no microtransactions, and everything you do syncs to your devices.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pok%C3%A9mon-go\/id1094591345?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pokemongo&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): This game was hard to ignore when released in 2016. Particularly, proponents of the app noted its benefit in getting players up and outdoors. Once there, they navigate to local landmarks and come as close to simulating the thrill of capturing live Pok\u00e9mon as any of us will likely get.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Pikmin Bloom<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/pikmin-bloom\/id1556357398?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.nianticlabs.pikmin&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Based on <em>Pikmin<\/em>\u2014the charming Nintendo GameCube game\u2014<em>Pikmin Bloom<\/em> is a Pok\u00e9mon Go alternative focused on locomotion, mindfulness, and memory-making. As you walk around your environment, you find Pikmin to add to your squad, help flowers and trees grow, and even add photographs to a memory journal of your travels.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Minecraft<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/minecraft\/id479516143?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.mojang.minecraftpe&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Is there anybody who hasn\u2019t played or at least heard of <em>Minecraft<\/em>? This beloved free-form simulation game has players traversing calming but frequently challenging environments, managing resources, and building structures and mechanisms to their heart\u2019s content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Puzzle_Games_for_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Best Puzzle Games for Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-38664\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2020\/03\/046e9d3c.png\" alt=\"A still from the &quot;Moment Valley&quot; game\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>While technology has brought us a long way from the days of jigsaw puzzles, puzzle games never go out of style. If you own a tablet or smartphone, there\u2019s a dizzying array of brilliant and beautiful puzzle games to settle your mind and flex your problem-solving muscles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Monument Valley<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/monument-valley\/id728293409?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ustwo.monumentvalley&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Players have marveled at <em>Monument Valley<\/em>\u2018s gorgeous art style and calm-inducing but undeniably challenging puzzles for years. With just enough narrative to keep players intrigued with the mysteries of the game world, they\u2019ll meticulously traverse fantastical castles and landscapes by manipulating elements in the environment.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Windosill<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/windosill\/id418226282?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>): <em>Windosill<\/em>, developed by Vectorpark, is a mood-boosting and memorable experience for players of all ages. In a dreamlike world, individuals are tasked with using physics, well-timed taps, and object manipulation to shepherd their toy car across the screen. Each stage rewards a playful spirit and thoughtful investigation.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>2048<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/2048\/id840919914?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gabrielecirulli.app2048&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): One part strategy game and one part puzzler, <em>2048<\/em> should prove interesting for anybody with a head for numbers. Players move numbered tiles across a 4\u00d74 grid, combining tiles while seeking the magical number 2048. It\u2019s deceptively simple\u2014expect to be challenged and feel the rush of impending accomplishment as your maneuvers approach the desired sum.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Stack<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/stack\/id1080487957?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ketchapp.stack&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): <em>Stack<\/em> is a brilliantly simple game that punches above its weight in relaxation and satisfaction. Everything about it is meticulously designed, from the visuals to the delightful melodies that reward success. Players must stack simple shapes as high as they can\u2014and try their hand at unseating other players from across the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Virtual_Caretaker_Games_for_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Virtual Caretaker Games for Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Virtual caretaker games are almost limitless in their variation, though they all involve having players cultivate environments and develop care routines for digital pets. This kind of stewardship can stimulate parts of the brain concerned with regulating relationships and developing care skills\u2014whether for oneself or others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Rakko Ukabe<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/rakko-ukabe\/id1513114005?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.gr.java_conf.emerald.id0005&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Have you ever wanted to care for a group of sea otters? This is your chance! Use a combination of irresistible morsels, furniture, and toys to encourage new otters to join your community. They\u2019ll either gather or disperse again, depending on your level of care.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/neko-atsume-kitty-collector\/id923917775?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.hit_point.nekoatsume&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Sea otters not your jam? With <em>Neko Atsume<\/em>, you can become a caretaker to numerous kitty cats, each with its own personality and quirks. Try out new combinations of treats and playtime toys across various environments to encourage more cats to join and interact with your environment.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Finch<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/finch-self-care-widget-pet\/id1528595748?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.finch.finch&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): <em>Finch<\/em> is much more than your typical caretaker game. After naming your digital pet and decking it out with cool outfits and accessories, your caregiving routine doubles as a self-care reflection bullet journal. Bullet journaling is a popular way to record and process thoughts and emotions. The care you give to your pet can mirror your daily mood and actively encourages you to get in touch with the root of your moods and headspace.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Viridi<\/strong> <\/em>(<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/viridi\/id1107708818?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.IceWaterGames.Viridi&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Developed by Ice Water Games, <em>Viridi<\/em> is an environment- and plant-growth simulator that puts your green thumb to the test. Your menagerie will constantly grow in your absence\u2014and you\u2019ll be able to prune them, care for them, and add selections each Friday as the developers add new free plants to choose from.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Endless_Runner_Games_for_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Top Endless Runner Games for Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-120521\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/38837eb8.png\" alt=\"A group of characters from the &quot;Crossy Roads&quot; game\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, all you need to boost your mood or get back in touch with your inner dialogue or physical capabilities is to engage in focused training or playtime. The following games provide endless canvases to exercise your mental fortitude and reaction time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Alto\u2019s Adventure<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/altos-adventure\/id950812012?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.noodlecake.altosadventure&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): You can\u2019t argue with 10+ million downloads and counting. <em>Alto\u2019s Adventure<\/em> sees players traverse beautifully rendered wilderness and wintertime landscapes atop their snowboard. Rewarding, reaction-boosting gameplay and reflections on the gentle passing of time give this game real staying power. In 2016, the developers even added a zen mode, where players can pick back up immediately after a fall rather than starting over to make the game even more serene.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Crossy Road<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/crossy-road\/id924373886?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.yodo1.crossyroad&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): Do you still have the high score on the <em>Frogger<\/em> machine in your local pizzeria? If you love that kind of archetypal gameplay, then <em>Crossy Road<\/em> is definitely for you. Each addictive stage provides new window dressing and challenges as you navigate various characters ranging from the Dinosaur Chicken to the Emo Goose across each visually rich environment.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Doodle Jump<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/doodle-jump\/id307727765?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.lima.doodlejump&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): <em>Doodle Jump<\/em> is a perennial genre favorite. With a distinctive art style and twitch-based but deeply satisfying gameplay, players will quickly be hooked on challenging themselves to jump ever higher.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Mindfulness_Games_for_Mental_Health\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\">Top Mindfulness Games for Mental Health<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some games are more explicitly about cultivating a healthier mental headspace than others. If you\u2019re experiencing anxiety about the present or worries concerning the future, this might be the genre for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>My Oasis<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/my-oasis-anxiety-relief-game\/id1247889896?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>\/<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.buffstudio.myoasis&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US\">Android<\/a>): There\u2019s no pay-to-win here, nor any twitchy or time-sensitive gameplay. <em>My Oasis<\/em> is about one thing: cultivating a more peaceful mindset while enjoying the beautiful scenery, affirmation-chanting animals, and atmospheric, mood-lifting music. You\u2019ll quickly lose yourself in this game\u2014along with your distracting anxieties.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Uzu, An Interactive Light Show<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/uzu-an-interactive-light-show\/id376551723?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>): Award-winning and at one time the #1 best-selling app on the App Store, <em>Uzu<\/em> is unique among mindfulness and mood-enhancing games. It\u2019s highly visual in nature, with players using various tools and taps to create dazzling, physics-heavy light shows in real-time. You can even export the sequences and stills you love as videos or wallpapers.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Breath of Light<\/strong><\/em> (<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/breath-of-light-relaxing-puzzler\/id959800639?at=1010l392g\">iOS<\/a>): This game gives players deceptively simple space- and movement-based environmental problems to solve while doubling as a guided meditation experience. 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