Four Android Auto games that made car downtime less boring

Several mobile games can run on Android Auto, offering simple touch-screen controls and short, slow-paced sessions that work well for waiting in the car. To play, install the games on your phone and have the vehicle in park. When connected to the car and the app is open on Android Auto, you can still use your phone for other tasks, which is handy when you don’t want to hand it over.

Angry Birds Friends brought back the slingshot gameplay with quick levels and saved progress so sessions can span multiple stops. Beach Buggy Racing and its follow-up feature colorful racers, very simple controls, power-ups and computer opponents; the bigger screen makes these feel the most like full video games and they’re good for five- to ten-minute bursts.

Candy Crush Soda Saga is the most popular match-three option, with slow, relaxing action that suits a car touchscreen.

android auto, mobile games, angry birds, beach buggy, candy crush, match-three, touchscreen, power-ups, saved progress, car games