What fits a phone
Puzzles with large blocks, taps, or drags forgive a small screen. Short sessions and a save in the browser are easier to leave and resume.
Bubbly Lab moves potion by tapping a bottle, and it also accepts a mouse and a keyboard, so the device matters less.
Check whether the game wants a rotation, and whether it is still playable with the sound off.
What wakes up on a keyboard
Action that needs a precise move and a fast reaction has a clearer feel on the arrow keys or WASD. A wide screen also makes enemies and obstacles easier to read.
Read the control note on the game card and learn the keys and the pause before the first run.
Choose the setup before the genre
Puzzle versus action is not enough. Device, minutes per round, and whether you can use sound should come first. Then compare the descriptions on the portal.