Years ago, watches with games seemed like a novelty, but developers are now takingsmartwatchgames seriously.

Best Puzzle Game: 2048

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A great time-waster that doesn’t tax the brain.

It works well on a small watch face.

A person playing a game on a smartwatch

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The graphics and animation look good.

It might leave you wanting something a little more in-depth.

Best for Boosting Logic Skills: Infinity Loop

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Fun for all ages.

The 2048 game

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It’s great for relieving stress and anxiety.

Works well on the small watch face.

The music is calming.

‘Test Your IQ’ text written against a purple background for the smartwatch game Infinity Loop

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More than 10 million users have playedInfinity Loop, making it the most downloaded title for Wear.

This brilliantly simple puzzle game challenges your brain without being frustrating.

It’s designed to help people relax as they wait at the bus stop or the doctor’s office.

The Cosmo Run game for Wear OS

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Some users think it’s too hard.

Levels grow increasingly challenging.

It’s simple, fun, and works great on a watch.

Screenshots of the game Wear Maze displayed on illustrated smartwatches

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More levels would be nice.

Wear Mazeis a surprisingly challenging and fun game that puts a smartwatch twist on the maze genre.