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Valve ban advertising-based business models on Steam, no forced adverts like in mobile games
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I just deny most mobile games the network permission, though obviously this doesn't work if you actually need any internet access (and I don't think all devices give you control over that permission)
I just don't play games that have ads (most of the games on my phone are from F-Droid).
I've had a hard time finding quality games in there. Outside of Shattered Pixel Dungeon they are few and far between. I still agree with your take though, because fuuuuck mainstream mobile games.
I made a rare dip into the play store recently and tried to just get the hill climb racing game or a similar one. I played them as web games years ago and liked them and wanted to play them again. All of them are so riddled with ad garbage they are unplayable. Even the lego one was stuffed with "buy gems or your progress is nonexistent" and other garbage tactics.
Every game I get in there is a disappointment. The Netflix games started out solid but I feel like they are going to change to more standard mobile junk eventually.
I can vouch for Luanti (formerly known as Minetest), Simon Tatham's Puzzle Collection, and RetroArch.
Edit: added links
Right on, thanks for the direct links. I'll definitely try them out.
My pleasure.