KERBAL SPACE PROGRAM *****
Squad, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Wii U
This space flight sim has famously received support from NASA and SpaceX’s Elon Musk, and gets the player to build rockets and fly into space for a range of missions: landing on moons and planets, conducting research, building space stations, redirecting asteroids and more. Every part of the game is extremely addictive and complex, with a very steep learning curve, but once you get over it, it’s incredibly fun and educational. LOB
ALTO’S ADVENTURE ****
Snowman, iOS, Android
A beautiful endless runner snowboarding game, Alto’s Adventure is addictive as well as charming. With a range of characters to unlock and challenges to complete, there’s always something to keep you busy, while its soothing music and cartoony graphics are very Zen. The game mixes difficult moments with simple challenges, and feels rewarding without being punishing. If you’re looking for something to play but don’t want to make much of an investment, look no further than this. LOB