5 new mobile games to try this week - September 14th, 2023
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
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!
1
Vikings: Valhalla
Strategy fans can flex their tactical muscles with Vikings: Valhalla, Emerald City Games' new mobile title that's exclusively available for Netflix members. To dominate thrilling PvP battles, you'll need to build your settlement from scratch, upgrade your skills, recruit the right warriors and go on epic raids against those who dare stand in your way.
You can also dive into campaign missions to discover an original narrative that's inspired by the hit Netflix show. And if you're feeling a little bit more social, you can join forces with other players and forge alliances, all while fighting alongside familiar faces like Harald, Freydis and Leif.
2
Code Geass Lost Stories
This highly anticipated RPG takes players on a different kind of journey as the officially licensed game tells the tale from a fresh perspective. You can expect to step into the shoes of a trusted friend of Lelouch as you fight against the Britannian Empire across flashy battles and Live 2D cutscenes.
The game features real-time combat where you'll deploy your squad's Knightmare Frames to crush your opponents. With the launch, you can also look forward to scoring special login bonuses, 3300 Sakuradite, pilot Lelouch (School Uniform) and more.
3
PopStealth
Put your evasive manoeuvres to the test with this colourful stealth game where you'll need to avoid enemies' cones of vision to get to your goal in every stage. Apart from steering clear of the foes patrolling every corner, you'll also need to avoid obstacles and tricky terrain to get to where you need to be.
The game features a time limit on every level, making sure that you can't just crouch in a corner forever waiting for your enemy to pass. You can also take your pick among 30 characters as you go through warp zones and survive destruction blocks across more than 50 stages.
4
Pirate's Boom Boom
Create some monochromatic mayhem across the seven seas with Pirate's Boom Boom, a pirate-themed shooter where you can put your buccaneering to the test. You'll go up against everything from Ghost Ships to the Pirate Armada Fleet across 99 levels in the Arcade Mode while upgrading your boat to boost your survivability along the way.
The game features different Coins you can collect, as well as Rare Items and Artifacts to add to your arsenal. You can also compete against others in the leaderboard, all presented in unique black-and-white visuals.
5
Knights of Grayfang
This old-school RPG brings back plenty of retro vibes with its nostalgic pixel-art visuals and epic quest to save the world. You'll struggle against malevolent forces in the land of Eldraad while wielding your unique Blood Gauge, which has the ability to replace HP and MP to spice up each battle.
The game also features a variety of mystical bats you can equip for special boons in combat, as well as challenging dungeons and intriguing vampiric arts to discover. Can you claim all nine temples and emerge victorious?
