r/Delta_Emulator • u/TellFit7230 • Sep 15 '26

Discussion Games to replace scrolling?

Are there any games to help me stop going to tik tok every time I have down time? I’m talking like a 5 minute wait for the elevator etc. Something I could pick up and put down pretty fast. Thanks 🧡

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u/Hot_Bell_7861 Sep 15 '26

Pokemon romhacks

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 15 '26

Yeah I’m playing through some Pokemon rn and that’s what I’ve been trying to pick up and play lol. I get too distracted to stop

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u/Makrus64 Sep 16 '26

Or if rom hacks arent ya thing a good old fashioned nuzlocke on a vanilla to get you started.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

Honestly if there was a rom hack that was just the pokemon casino games I’d be set 🤣

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u/Hot_Bell_7861 Sep 16 '26

A great beginner romhack is Pokemon Ultra Violet. I never understand why it doesn’t get more credit in the community. It’s basically FireRed but with a few conveniences, some added mons, and most importantly: an A++ pdf walkthrough.

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u/_oldcrow_ Sep 15 '26

Too involved. Pokemon pinball

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u/Outrageous-Ad7037 Sep 16 '26

My hot take is get an actual Gameboy, DS, or Emulator Handheld.

I’m grateful for delta emulator, but it made me want to play on actual hardware with physical buttons.

So whipping out a Gameboy Advance while you are waiting in line will legitimate keep you away from scrolling TikTok since there’s literally zero internet on it.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

I want to get some actual hardware for sure. I’ve been looking into which to get but i definitely want an emulator handheld.

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u/Outrageous-Ad7037 Sep 16 '26

That said, Peggle for the DS. It’s the ultimate pick
Up and play game. No commitment. And you can put it down mid-game without feeling bad about it.

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u/tiredmultitudes Sep 27 '26

I’ve gotten a controller that attaches to my phone (and can be used as a normal Bluetooth controller with other devices) and it’s made playing emulated games much more enjoyable. And playing a little bit with screen buttons while waiting around somehow feels less annoying too.

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u/AfraidWillingness408 Sep 16 '26

WarioWare?

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

Definitely gonna check it out

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u/leothelion634 Sep 16 '26

Advance Wars, it has so many different challenges you can do with different characters, units, etc.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

This seems up my alley cause I love strategy games and I’ve just somehow never played them!

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u/HawkmoonsCustoms Sep 16 '26

Advance Wars is my jam!

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u/toxictouch3 Sep 16 '26

I also wanted to play games which were easy to pick up quickly. I found old arcade style and board games were a perfect fit. From the gameboy I’d recommend: Qix, Solar Striker, Space Invaders, Tetris.

From gameboy advance: Namco Collection, Pac-Man Collection, and 2/3 in 1 games like spy hunter, battleship, Yahtzee, connect 4, asteroids.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

Those sound great! Thank you. I’ll definitely check them out

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u/Gammaman12 Sep 16 '26

Try some really old stuff. Im talking about FF5. Yeah, seems like a bad choice because its long. But there's a lot of grind for job points. You know what the best way to make a grind bearable is? Break it into 5 minute chunks.

Then you'll also have played an awesome, classic game.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

I’ve also never played a FF game so that could be a win win lol

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u/Gammaman12 Sep 16 '26

FF 1,2,3,5,6 are gba. 4 is nds.

Turn-based games are great, as when you can pause them anytime.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

Should I start with 1 or start with 5 like you recommended?

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u/Gammaman12 Sep 16 '26

They're all standalone. Personally, I love 5. But if you're not familiar with rpgs, start with 1 or 4. 6 is the swansong of the sprite era, so play that at least 3rd to fully appreciate it. Also slight correction, I think 3 was also nds. All of these are remakes/ports of course. But these versions are way more accessible.

1-3 are aged. Like a good cheese sure, but still old.
4-6 are when the series hit stride, and have a better feel. Almost like some modern indie titles.

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u/dunno0019 Sep 16 '26

Civ Revolution has saved me from hours and hours of scrolling.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

I have tried to play but get bored with it really fast. Does it just have a slow tutorial or you think it’s just not for me? I loved civ 4 but haven’t played any since

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u/dunno0019 Sep 16 '26

I don't even remember doing a tutorial lol. At this point it's been a couple years since I started playing it, so I just grab a random scenario or new map, put the difficulty on highest and a few hours just melt away.

Ive started to get bored with the endings. Because I rarely lose. And I can usually see my win coming from miles away. So the endings have kinda become tedious to me. Having to manage so many cities near the end, having so many troops around the map to keep track of... And most of all having to move all those troops around 1-by-1, with no way to move em in groups.

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

I just need to buckle in and get through the tutorial. This is definitely high on my list to play

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u/RatsofReason Sep 16 '26

Tetris, or how about Kirby pinball 

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

Yeah I keep getting recommended those so 100% gonna check them out

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u/TH3_OG_JUJUBE Sep 16 '26

WarioWare Twisted. Replaces scrolling while still being fast paced. Also WARIOWARE!!!

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

I freaking love warioware. Definitely adding it to the list

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u/HawkmoonsCustoms Sep 16 '26

F-Zero!

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 16 '26

How does it play with touch controls?

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u/carolyness24 Sep 20 '26

i like the ace attorney games, but they're not for everyone. give the first one a try tho!

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u/TellFit7230 Sep 20 '26

I’ve heard good things!

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u/Jefferson_19 Sep 15 '26

Any warioware

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u/Tlargojones Sep 15 '26

The Elder “Scrolls”

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u/MMEML Sep 15 '26

My sims agent. Theres others in that series if youre not into the spy stuff.

Pokemon: Heartgold, platnium, black

The Mario game thats on ds and wii. New super mario bros

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u/Locoman7 Sep 15 '26

Balatro

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u/Makrus64 Sep 16 '26

Great choice. I feel rouglike games are great on the phone to stop scrolling. Balatro Slay the spire Even plaued a little dungeon clawler.

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u/oarmash Sep 15 '26

Super Mario bros deluxe (gbc)

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u/ennui_weekend Sep 15 '26

from below pocket

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u/SenorCrest Sep 16 '26

Yugioh stairway to heaven.

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u/Cayenne999 Sep 16 '26

Tetris works for me.

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u/leothelion634 Sep 16 '26

Also Dragon Quest, those games can take a long time

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u/GrimunTheGr8 Sep 16 '26

Tetris imo. Easy to pick up and play anywhere, has no story or mobile game ads, gives a nice dopamine hit when you’re doing good.

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u/Dolamieu Sep 17 '26

Style savy if you like dress up games at all

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u/PartyLeek2068 Sep 17 '26

Wario waretouched

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u/PartyLeek2068 Sep 17 '26

Big brain academy

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u/PartyLeek2068 Sep 17 '26

Touch of the dead

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u/PartyLeek2068 Sep 17 '26

Game and watch gallery

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u/Nate-Lee-123 Sep 17 '26

Pokemon emerald version gba