Here are some great games you could enjoy on a laptop with only a keyboard and touchpad.

Civilization VI is the latest entry, and its alotof fun.

When you get bored, Civilization VI has many different game modes that change the core mechanics.

‘Figment’ in a Galaxy Z Fold 6 next to an 8BitDo Pro 2 controller.

You should definitely get those expansions if you’re able to.

Its a native game on Windows, macOS, and Linux, but online multiplayer usually isnt cross-platform.

The controls are primarily point-and-click, and it works well with a touchpad.

8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller on a table surrounded by gaming items.

Its available for Windows, macOS, and even Linux.

Its pretty much the same concept, but youre building college campuses instead of hospitals.

Over time, youll have to upgrade and replace them to combat more frequent and more resilient balloons.

Game Dev Tycoon, Civilization VI, and Stardew Valley

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you could officially play it on Windows and macOS.

Now, go pop some balloons.

You start with a farm to build and expand, set in a town filled with unique inhabitants.

Screenshot of managing a city in Civilization VI.

2K Games

If youve played Minecraft or Animal Crossing, you might enjoy Stardew Valley.

Its available as a native game for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Get Stardew Valley:Steam,GOG,Humble Store

5Apotris

Do you like Tetris?

Screenshot of Bloons Tower Defense

Ninja Kiwi

If the PC port doesnt work well, you might try the Game Boy Advance version in an emulator.

There are a bunch of built-in maps to choose, and many more community-made maps available to download.

Each AI opponent behaves differently, and the same strategy wont work in every map.

Stardew Valley screenshot.

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Its available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The games are excellent adventure visual novels, with a great chiptune soundtrack.

Unfortunately, theres only an official version for Windows, not Linux or macOS.

Apotris screenshot with a brick puzzle.

There are also mobile versionsI play it the most on iPad.

Get Game Dev Tycoon:Steam,Itch.io

Lux Deluxe screenshot

Sillysoft Games

Screenshot of building a game in Game Dev Tycoon.

Greenheart Games