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5 new mobile games to try this week - July 7th, 2022

5 new mobile games to try this week - July 7th, 2022

Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week

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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
Grimlight

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: RPG
Find out more about Grimlight
Grimlight

This fairy tale retelling reintroduces favourite characters from classic storybooks with a twist. Players can expect to dive into the world of Phantasia and save it from the corrupted Dreamless as the Dreamer.

The game features vibrant anime-style illustrations across a variety of characters that players can summon using their Dreamstone. There are also various weapons and accessories to collect, with easy drag-and-drop controls to engage in combat. Players can also unlock hidden stories as they progress through the game.

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2
Chefy-Chef

Developer: Crescent Moon Games
Publisher: Crescent Moon Games
Available on: iOS + Smartphone
Genre: Action, Adventure, Platform
Find out more about Chefy-Chef
Chefy-Chef

Crescent Moon Games' pixel-art platformer features a host of culinary-themed challenges where players have to collect certain ingredients to progress through the game. There are sixty levels to tinker around with, along with plenty of cooking tools to pick up, superpowers to unlock and lovely wardrobe items to collect.

Players will also have to keep their eyes peeled for secret burgers on every level across this mini-Metroidvania of jungles, mountains and swamps. Can you help your determined chef make it out of the tricky terrain unscathed?

3
Kingdom Dash

Available on: iOS
Genre: Endless running
Find out more about Kingdom Dash
Kingdom Dash

This endless runner will have you dodging trains and mine carts and speeding through a medieval town to escape evil knights and fight the malevolent Overlord. You can collect power-ups, perform sick tricks with your hover skates, or even soar through the skies with your jetpack.

You will also have to collect coins as you race through the vibrant fantasy landscape at 60 frames per second. Then, compare your performance with your friends and see whose progress reigns supreme.

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4
MMA Manager 2: Ultimate Fight

Publisher: Tilting Point
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Sports
Find out more about MMA Manager 2: Ultimate Fight
MMA Manager 2: Ultimate Fight

Mixed martial arts fans can have their fill of MMA madness with this fresh new sim, as they buy gyms, hire trainers and create their own champions. Players can also manage fights and game plans they can execute in the ring.

Players can collect a team of fighters and customise their moves based on strengths and weaknesses. Solo players can compete in multiple weight class campaigns, but for those who are feeling a bit more competitive, they can put their own skills to the test versus other players in the Fight Club.

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5
MIDORI

Available on: iOS
Genre: Puzzle
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MIDORI

MIDORI is the sequel to the puzzle game SHI•RO, and it takes players on a beautiful journey across gorgeous levels inspired by Japanese lacquerware. The game follows the tale of priest Yoshida on his quest to bring hope back to Kyoto.

Players will solve puzzles on a lacquer board where they can tilt their device to appreciate the game's visuals, as well as enjoy a Zen soundtrack that immerses users into the heart of the forest as they play. There's a handy hint system too just in case you get stuck.

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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.