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5 new mobile games to try this week - May 25th, 2023

5 new mobile games to try this week - May 25th, 2023

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
Outerplane

Developer: Smilegate
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Action, RPG
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Outerplane

This anime-style turn-based gacha RPG features a thrilling isekai journey with a variety of gorgeously designed characters and jaw-dropping animations. There are more than a hundred levels to discover, with the handy feature of switching things up when it comes to auto-combat settings.

There are plenty of side stories to unlock as well, along with a strategic Skill Chain and Burst System to master. To celebrate the launch, the game is treating early fans to special in-game events where 3-star heroes are up for grabs.

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2
Legend of Keepers

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: RPG, Strategy
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Legend of Keepers

This roguelite dungeon management game tasks you with hiring monsters to defend your dungeon from would-be heroes. This interesting twist to the typical RPG narrative lets you see things from the perspective of the so-called "bad guys" as you deal with everything from sick leaves to workplace strikes.

The game also features 3 types of dungeon masters with their own styles, along with a variety of campaigns to get into where you'll need to manage resources, keep up morale and more.

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3
Asset 15

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Adventure
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Asset 15

This unique title offers a thrilling AR experience that boasts photorealistic 3D holograms. The game tells the tale of sisters Flux and Petra, where the former must pick up the pieces of the latter's fragmented memories to save her.

The game challenges players with solving 3D AR puzzles where immersion is front and centre - players can expect a one-of-a-kind mix of the physical and the virtual world as they try to solve the mystery behind Petra's AI-induced memory loss.

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4
Run Legends

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Location-based, Multiplayer, Simulation
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Run Legends

This fitness-themed battle game challenges players with improving their health by taking on their friends in the real world to complete missions. They'll have to fight "Sappers" that symbolise anxieties in real life and show off their battle prowess by playing synchronously with their best buds.

The social fitness game features a movement-based system where running or walking controls the player's character in the game. Missions last 5-15 minutes, and players can also unlock rewards as they compete with their friends.

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5
Aether Gazer

Developer: Yostar
Publisher: Yostar
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Action, RPG
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Aether Gazer

This highly anticipated 3D action RPG not only boasts stunning character designs that will prompt any gamer to collect heroes from the gacha, but it also features high-octane skill animations as players dive into a post-apocalyptic future to save the world.

The game puts players' quick reflexes to the test as they make important decisions in the heat of combat, with action-packed battles where skills can be customised to suit every playstyle. Players will also need to strategise the best mix of heroes to use to maximise their damage output.

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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.