Are you trying to banish boredom? We have compiled a list of quick games for you to play online by simply opening a tab in your web browser. Ready to have fun?
Finding games for when you get bored in front of your PC screen doesn’t have to be a challenge. Whether you prefer a simple endless run, a shooter or a puzzle game, there are plenty of free options out there for you to enjoy.
Below we’ve rounded up the best fast web games to play online when you’re bored. They are all fun, engaging and sometimes even a little crazy. They don’t require much effort: just click on the link and start playing in your browser. No registration or costs and they are so light that you can use them as a fun pastime, between moments of your day on the computer.
Here are the best fast web games to play online when you get bored.
Entanglement
If you’re looking for a game to play when you’re bored on your computer, try Entanglement. It is a relaxing puzzle game where the goal is to create the longest possible path by connecting tiles on the game grid. But be careful not to run out of space!
Gridland
Gridland is a match-3 game that combines the usual dynamics of the genre with a decidedly stimulating twist: during the day you collect resources to build your village and at night you defend it from monsters. In its simplicity, it’s an extremely fun and addictive game. The best part? Time only advances when you make a move, giving you the ability to plan each action.
Quick, draw!
Quick, draw! it’s not just a game, but also a way to train a neural network. You have to quickly draw the word indicated by the game in the given time and if the Google AI guesses it, you win. Your drawing will then be used to help train the machine in the future.
QWOP
QWOP is a classic web game. The goal is quite simple: you have to walk only 100 meters without falling. However, you’ll be maneuvering the runner’s legs, so be prepared for a real disaster.
Froggers
If you have a weakness for 80s arcade games, the web version of the famous game Frogger is what you need to banish boredom. The mechanism is exactly that of the classic game: you have to bring the frog to safety, avoiding traffic on the street and dropping the cute little animal into the water.
SinuousgameIn
Sinuousgame you will have to avoid a river of red dots with the mouse pointer and try to catch the special dots (green and blue) so as to secure power-ups and coins to progress. The goal is to overcome as many levels as possible, each of which offers new challenges and obstacles.
Dino (and his fantastic reinterpretations)
If you’ve never played this mini-game, you’ve been missing out. It’s a simple endless run starring a pixelated dinosaur named Dino. You can play it by going offline on your PC, or just by typing into your browser bar (only works on Chrome).
When you’re ready to have fun, press the space bar and get ready to run with Dino. You can jump (spacebar/up arrow) or duck (down arrow) to dodge all the obstacles in your way and try to run as long as possible.
If you want to experience more than just Dino, head to chromedino.com (from any browser) and get ready to run as Super Mario, Batman or the Joker.
Snake on Google Maps
If you enjoy the remakes of the games, you can try to kill a bad quarter of an hour with the version of Snake that you find on Google Maps. Instead of the snake, there’s a train, and instead of the bugs, there are passengers waiting to board. Ready to play? Access this page, choose the city and start having fun.
Minefield
Minefield is a pleasant pastime that for years has effectively managed to drive away the boredom of users from all over the world. The web offers different versions of Minesweeper to play online, one of these is the one offered by minesweeperonline.com. Open up the site and get ready to put up flags (or blow everything up right away).
Checkbox Race
Checkboxrace is a fun and pointless game, perfect for when you’re bored and don’t want to commit to anything more serious. The goal is to tick off as many boxes as possible, as fast as possible. The frustrating part of the game is that it’s all too easy to accidentally “uncheck” a checkbox you’ve just checked, thus ruining your time.
Line Riders
Line Rider is a fast, simple, and surprisingly fun web game. Its operation is really basic: use the mouse cursor to create lines, which the small figure on the toboggan will travel. There is no real goal in the game other than to keep the rider from falling or crashing. For that, though, you’ll need a basic understanding of physics. So sit back and start drawing crazy ramps, slides, loops and jumps. You can enjoy Line Rider not only on your computer, but also on your Android or iPhone smartphone by downloading the game’s official app.
Slime Volleyball
Slime Volleyball is a rather strange game. You play as a small mound of slime playing volleyball with another opposing slime. Your goal is to throw the ball into the opponent’s court and never let the ball touch the ground on your side.
Color Pipes
Color Pipes is a simple game where you have to connect two dots of the same color to form colored pipes. The game consists of different levels, which correspond to different degrees of difficulty. It’s also perfect for playing on your phone due to its mobile interface.
The Floor is Lava!
The Floor is Lava! (the floor is lava) is a really fun boring game. Open the site, type your name and press Play. Now get ready to avoid the lethal lava. To make everything more fun is the presence of other players who act as bumpers; if you hit them, you bounce back. It is the typical game in which one game leads to another.
Udder Madness
If you are looking for a cure for boredom, Udder Madness could be for you. It’s a pretty demented game where you have to milk the cows before they explode. And while you’re doing it, remember to empty the bucket, otherwise you’ll end up not being able to milk anymore.
Whack Your Boss
Heavy work day? Banish anger and boredom with WhackYourBoss. In this game you can enjoy hitting your boss with objects on your desk or using your own hands. And if you like the idea, know that there is also an app version for iOS and Android.
Jigsaw Planet
Doing an online puzzle is a great way not to get bored at the PC and to stimulate the mind. Among all the excellent proposals on the web, we suggest you try Jigsawplanet.com. The site hosts puzzles of all kinds: nature, paintings, famous characters, animals and much more. And if no puzzle convinces you, you can always upload a photo of yourself.
Karoshi Suicide Salaryman
In Karoshi Suicide Salaryman you will have to try to… die. As Karoshi, a disgruntled employee, you’ll have to commit suicide in a variety of ways. 50 times.
2048
2048 by 2048gamers.com is a popular web game that is fast and simple to play. Slide numbered tiles (powers of 2) on a four by four grid to combine them and try to get tile 2048. When you can’t connect any more tiles, you won’t be able to increase your score anymore and you will lose the game.
Google Mini Games
Google is full of mini games designed to stave off boredom with some quick fun. Among the most famous we find: solitaire, tris, pacman and snake. Type one of these terms into the Google search bar and you’ll be ready to play in no time.
Conclusions
When you’re bored, remember this list of fast web games to play online. What’s more, many of these are also available as apps for iOS and Android smartphones, so you can always ensure that you have lots of fun just a tap away.
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