Puzzle games built for the daily commute

The best commute puzzle game is one you can drop the instant your stop arrives. That means good pause behavior, no forced sessions, and levels that fit into a few minutes.

I sort puzzle games into two camps: the quick reflex ones and the slow logic ones. Both are great offline, but they suit different moods. Reflex puzzles for a crowded standing train, logic puzzles for a quiet seat.

Hint systems matter more than people admit. A game that lets you nudge yourself past a wall without watching anything is a game you'll actually finish.

Above all, check it works with the screen locked and unlocked repeatedly — commute games get interrupted constantly, and the good ones handle it gracefully.