Birdies

What do you get when you cross Diner Dash with, um, birds?

The answer is Birdies, a new multitasking/micromanagement game that lets you play as a babysitting stork - no kidding - who must look after birds dropped off by their parents.

While unoriginal (um, except for the bird part), this casual game is mildly fun - especially for younger players and newcomers to the genre.

Fashion Craze

Surprise! You don't have to be a snappy dresser, or even able to match a tie with a shirt, to enjoy the sartorially-themed challenges offered by new time management game Fashion Craze. As long as you're a dab hand behind the mouse, and don't mind spastic, click-happy action that's also bound to tax your noggin, you'll find it adds a welcome splash of color to any otherwise drab day.

Heroes of Hellas

Heroes of Hellas is proof you don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to create a highly polished and fun casual game. Sure, it's one of those 3-in-a-row gem-swapping games - a la Bejeweled - but it's played in a different way and weaves in an enjoyable Greek Mythology angle.

Here's the scoop: Someone has stolen the scepter Zeus holds to control Heaven and Earth, so you must travel through ancient Greece and into Hades, summon help from celebrated heroes - such as Hercules, Icarus and Perseus - find the thief and return the scepter to the almighty ruler of Mount Olympus. On your adventure you'll learn about Greek mythology, play mini-games and help build a beautiful place (with the help of Hephaestus, the god of the fire of blacksmiths).