Lapse is a smart, minimalist strategy game that feels like a choose-your-own-adventure book for the digital age. It’s essentially a 'Reigns' clone, but the sci-fi setting is well-executed and the lack of aggressive monetization is a breath of fresh air in 2026.

Just make sure your kid is playing the 2017 strategy game by Stefano Cornago. There's a much newer photo-sharing app with the same name that’s basically a social media trap. This game, however, is a safe, single-player brain-teaser that actually makes you think about the consequences of your choices.