Pocket Orchard

Pocket Orchard is the kind of low-stress sim I return to when I want to switch my brain off. You plant, tend, harvest, and slowly build up a little orchard business, and nothing pushes you to rush.

Everything is tap-based and forgiving, so it's ideal for short bursts throughout the day. The seasonal changes keep things fresh and there's a satisfying rhythm to planning your plots.

It sips battery and runs on basically anything. Not a lot of challenge here, but that's clearly the point, and it does cozy really well.

What we liked

• Relaxing, no-pressure loop
• Perfect for short sessions
• Runs on almost any phone