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5 new mobile games to try this week - April 11th, 2024

5 new mobile games to try this week - April 11th, 2024

Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week

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  • Walk to grow your garden
  • Automate your factory across a low-poly idle game
  • Collect Chords and make music around you

Who doesn't love new games? We certainly do - there's just something about the exhilaration of a new title you can't wait to dive into, as the loading screen pops up and you enter a brave new world.

Of course, new mobile games are a dime a dozen these days, and who has the time to scour the iPhone, iPad and/or Android stores to catch the latest title that drops? This is exactly why we've gathered a quick list of 5 new mobile games you should try this week, from undiscovered indie gems to high-profile AAA masterpieces.

By the way, if you've got an unquenchable thirst for curated games you can obsess over each week, be sure to check out our NEW WEEKLY MOBILE GAMES hub, or join our lively community on Twitter or Discord.

Let's get on with it!

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1
Slash Quest

Publisher: Noodlecake Studios
Available on: iOS + Android + Steam
Genre: Action, Adventure
Find out more about Slash Quest
Slash Quest

In theory, letting your sword tell you what to do might not be the smartest decision, but when your sword can talk and it's got an adorable smiley face to boot, it's all good. In Slash Quest, you play as an innocent shepherd with zero skill on a quest to return the Queen's sword to its rightful place. All manner of atrocities will stand in your way though, whether it's thorny bushes or giant one-eyed snakes.

Thankfully, you can upgrade your trusty growing sword with 12 customisable skills to help you on your way. Don't forget to nab those 20+ collectable cosmetic items too, because it always helps to look snazzy when you're out saving the Queendom.

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2
Builderment Idle

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation
Find out more about Builderment Idle
Builderment Idle

Is there anything more rewarding than reaping the rewards of your hard work - only without the hard work? Builderment Idle tasks you with relying on the power of automation to build knick-knacks for sale as you expand your factories and boost your efficiency - this time, though, you don't have to focus on every minute detail, nor do you have to painstakingly micromanage everything. Let the game's casual and idle nature do all the heavy lifting for you, so all you have to do is sit back and watch the magic happen.

You can also explore fresh environments as you progress, then buy new factories to make your operations thrive without breaking a sweat.

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Melody World

Available on: Android
Genre: Location-based
Find out more about Melody World
Melody World

Music is indeed everywhere around you in Melody World, where you'll need to explore your surroundings to gather Chords and craft harmonies across a GPS-based game. There are different secrets just waiting to be discovered, whether these are valuable crafting materials or cool stickers just because.

The game also lets you unlock and play different musical instruments, then team up with your best buds to take on evil Chords in challenging Dungeons. You can even unleash your inner music maestro by taking on other players across the globe in PvP contests.

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4
Lonesome Village

Developer: Ogre Pixel
Available on: iOS
Genre: Simulation
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Lonesome Village

The title of this life sim-slash-puzzler alone should already give you a pretty good idea of its cosy vibes. In Lonesome Village, you play as an adorable coyote on a quest to rebuild your village. Don't expect to encounter any combat here - it's all about meditative puzzles you'll solve for the equally adorable townsfolk.

The game also lets you earn land and personalise your home - and once you're through with the place, you might just find that this lonesome village isn't so lonesome after all.

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Garden Walk

Available on: iOS
Genre: Simulation
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Garden Walk

In Garden Walk, every step you make counts, especially since whether or not your garden thrives depends on each one. Part garden sim, part pedometer, Garden Walk helps you grow your plants by encouraging you to get up and get walking. The more steps you take, the more your plants grow, so it's best to get those steps in to make sure your flowers are in the best shape they can be.

The gamified experience also lets you collect seeds and even breed new kinds of flowers along the way. Then, share your garden with your online buddies and get them moving too.

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Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.