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Playing games is a great way to relax and the best time to play games is when you’ve got nothing else to do; that’s generally when you’re stuck without an internet connection.

Not having the internet gives you a great excuse to get some quality game time in and there’s plenty of offline games to choose from the next time you’re caught without WiFi.

Here’s a few of the best offline games:

• Temple Run 2

Best if: You’ve got a lot of time to kill.

The Temple Run series is ridiculously addictive so if you’re the type of person who never gives up this game may not be for you…

The idea of the Temple Run is that it’s never-ending so you never effectively win. This makes it a brilliant time-killer and highly addictive as you chase those high-scores.

It’s a brilliant way to spend some time. For me, Temple Run 2 is even better than the original, which was incredibly popular, thanks to its enhanced graphics and the additional elements that have been implemented.

See how long you can last!

• Punch Quest

Best For: Quirkiness

With graphics like a bad 80’s movie, Punch Quest was an instant hit with me and it recalls an era when games were simpler.

In regard to its gameplay, Punch Quest is simpler too. With the character running horizontally across your screen automatically you don’t have to hold down to move and can simply focus on punching your way through the colorful landscapes.

• Angry Birds

Best For: Letting off steam

Angry Birds has turned into a bit of a cult-favourite and nowadays you can choose from a variety of different versions of the game from Star Wars and the Transformers to Rio themed.

Who knew catapulting angry birds could be so fun? Well it is and once you’ve downloaded this game you’ll be sat there until you complete it.

• Subway Surfers

Best for: Killing time

Cool graphics and an addictive ‘Mario’ style coin collection setup make Subway Surfers one of the most fun, and time consuming, offline games you can install.

In keeping with Temple Run, with which it also shares coin collection, Subway Surfers is a never-ender; so make sure you’ve got time before you start dodging some trains.

• Fruit Ninja

Best for: Playing against a friend

There’s something weirdly satisfying about cutting up fruit in virtual reality.

Getting combos is the name of the game in Fruit Ninja and with a variety of modes to choose from you’ll spend a lot longer than intended on this juicy game- pun very much intended.

Arcade mode is a personal favourite and if there’s two of you, you’ll keep playing till that high score is insurmountable.

Enjoy.