Patience is a minimalist iOS game developed by Jordan Shaw that explores a unique concept: the only mechanic is waiting, and the only currency is time. The gameplay is stripped down to its absolute essence to challenge your focus and reaction speed.

When playing, you are presented with a simple black screen. After an entirely unpredictable delay, a circle appears. To succeed, you must tap the circle in time. If you fail to react quickly enough, your progress is wiped, and you must restart your journey from Level 1.

To complement this minimalist loop, Patience features a global leaderboard to track competitive standings and an elegant particle visualization that is progressively built from every 100 milliseconds of time you spend waiting in the game.

Pros of Patience

Minimalist and clean user interface
Engaging particle visualization built from your actual waiting time
Competitive global leaderboard to compare reaction skills
High-stakes gameplay that builds genuine tension

Cons of Patience

Extremely simple core gameplay loop that may not appeal to players looking for action
Unforgiving penalty system that completely restarts progress to Level 1 upon failure
Only available on iOS platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Patience?

You wait looking at a black screen. When a circle appears after an unpredictable delay, you must tap it quickly. If you fail to tap it in time, you must restart from Level 1.