Zombie Splinter

Zombie Splinter throws waves of undead at your screen, and your only job is to tap them down before they slip past you. Miss too many, and it's over. The premise is stripped back, almost ruthless in its simplicity, but that's exactly what makes it grip you.

Rounds are short, but the pressure compounds quickly. Zombies appear at different speeds and positions, demanding that your attention stays sharp rather than settling into any kind of rhythm. There's no easing in — the game expects you to keep up from the start.

Beating your own score is the real pull here. Something about watching that number climb, then falling just short the next round, makes another attempt feel necessary. It's the kind of game that fills a spare five minutes but occasionally swallows thirty.