The best mobile games on a wintery theme

As the miserable winter weather approaches (along with more excuses to hole up indoors -- there’s always a bright side!) it’s time to find comfort in some quality mobile games. To ease into the season, why not try some of these fine games on a winter theme? Snow and ice makes for some excellent platforming challenges, but developers get creative and find other ways to turn the snowy theme on its head. Here are some of our personal favorites.

Alto’s Adventure takes you on an alpine journey that’s nothing short of magical. Perform daring snowboard stunts while travelling through stunning locales, from high mountain peaks to solemn ruins. Alto’s Adventure isn’t just a wonderful winter-themed game, it’s one of the most well-loved games on mobile, period.

This winter-fied version of the popular voxel driving game is a worthy successor to the original. Set in Winterland, it’s your mission to drive out and rescue your runaway farm animals before they turn into popsicles. Holiday decorations and snowy scenery abound, and the game introduces new cars and customization options, too.

This game is a real charmer, and quite relaxing, too with its gorgeous soundtrack. The goal here is to help a shadowy little monster build snowmen. It’s a challenging, creative puzzler that will steal your heart instantly.

This eerie adventure, set in the Northern European woods, blurs the line between dreams and reality. Solve puzzles while communing with mysterious, supernatural creatures as you seek to gain insight into your future. It’s a little spooky, but wholly captivating.

Banner Saga 2 is a deep, tactical RPG set in the far north. It tells the mournful story of a clan travelling to safety in a world on the brink of destruction. Its rich world is based on Viking mythology, and the moral decisions you’ll have to make are just as challenging and complex as the strategic combat.

These games will do the job if you’re trying to get into the spirit of the season. Mix up some hot cocoa and settle in for a toasty night inside playing some of the best games on mobile.

Let us know your favorite snowy games in the comments!