We all know you’d be at the top of the leaderboard, the winner in every match and the most levelled-up character anyone has ever seen… if only you had the time to really dive into your favourite game. This summer, perhaps while you’re chilling poolside, treat yourself to some game time. Maybe one of these titles, selected by our editorial team, will be for you?

You and 99 other players are dropped on an island – but only one person or team gets to be the “Winner winner, chicken dinner”. PUBG Mobile is nearly a decade old and its staying power among players is a testament to the strength of its core gameplay. There’s really nothing quite like that standoff towards the end of the match where the battlefield is small and every twitch movement counts – and when you’re the last one standing, the thrill is exhilarating.

All aboard the Astral Express to hop on over to mysterious planets with your carefully balanced team of over-the-top characters. Explore dungeons, fight enemies in turn-based combat and collect cool and helpful gear and more teammates. The real strength of the game, though, lies in you cracking its combat puzzles and finding and levelling up the right characters to tackle the challenges you face.

On the days the pitch is too hot to handle in real life, EA Sports FC Football Mobile is here for you. The premier football sim is all about putting your dream team together and taking on all comers. Play against friends or jump into one of the many events that the app hosts to earn more chances of netting the players you want in your squad.

Ever fancied exploring 10th-century China? Where Winds Meet will take you right there. Step into a huge open world, become a martial arts master and go on countless adventures, either by yourself or with friends. And while you’re doing that, marvel at the technical beauty of this game with its console-level graphics.

The ultimate in “lying-by-the-pool-chilling” games? Royal Match, of course! Just blast through a few levels of matching fun while you’re catching rays, earn some new decorations for King Robert’s castle and be on your merry way. Don’t be deceived, though, the further you get in the game, the trickier the levels become – so there’s no need to worry you’ll run out of things to play before your summer break is over…