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GAMES OF THE WEEK - The 5 best new mobile games for iOS and Android - September 10th 2020

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GAMES OF THE WEEK - The 5 best new mobile games for iOS and Android - September 10th 2020

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It's that time again! Time for another entry into our long-running GAMES OF THE WEEK series.

If you're looking for the best 5 games which have hit the iPhone, iPad or Android stores this week then you've landed yourself at the exact right place at just the right time. Lucky, lucky you.

With this article, we skirt around the droves of subscription services (Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass, GameClub, Hatch, and all of their friends) which have launched onto mobile platforms over the years. We also don't factor in things like Steam Link or Google Stadia which allow streaming to handheld devices - and would open up this list to almost every game under the sun.

What that means is that our list is a finely curated list of brilliant, fresh titles which you can download and play without subscribing to, or installing, any third-party initiative. Of course, there are some great games on those services, but, let's focus on the stuff that you can grab right now.

This week we've got everything from golf to snaking lines of caravans, and if you've been looking for puzzle-esque game about wall-climbing then you can be certain that we've got that in there too.

Remember, if you're looking to check through some of our previous selections then you can always do that at our Games of The Week Hub, it's a great way to find games to fill out that empty storage space on your phone. Or, if you like your news in bitesize chunks, delivered straight to your palm then maybe follow us on Twitter or join our Discord.

Anyway, without any further delay, click on the big, blue button below to find out more about what we believe to be the top five of the games which released on mobile over the last week.

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1
Crux: A Climbing Game

Publisher: M1ndg4mes Studio
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation, Sports
Find out more about Crux: A Climbing Game
Crux: A Climbing Game

"Climbing is about carefully planning your route and flawless execution. In Crux you swipe on either side of the screen to move your hands or feet to a new hold - but each hold will only let you hang on for so long. Find the sequence of moves that get you to the top and execute them! And when you mastered all the challenges - Crux lets you design your own routes to share with other climbers!"

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2
OLO Loco

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Multiplayer
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OLO Loco

"Love shuffleboard and chess, but ready to step up your game? The sequel to the award-winning strategy classic OLO is here with an avalanche of incredible new gameplay modes, completely revamped competitive play, and gorgeous minimalist design.

Upgrading the original's stylish chill for a pupil-popping funfair of color and sound, OLO Loco builds on the addictive gameplay and style but adds energy, attitude and a touch of loco.

The new turn-based PvP online mode introduces the OLOMoji family, an eccentric bunch of expressive critters that can be used in-game to express yourself or taunt your opponent!"

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3
Pako Caravan

Publisher: Tree Men Games
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Casual
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Pako Caravan

"Build you caravan as long as possible in this new instalment of PAKO series! Complete missions in colourful and fun levels that have their own little twists. There are lawns to be mowed, teleports to be used, risky jumps, UFOs, laboratory experiments and many other things waiting, all with the classic PAKO gameplay!"

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4
Golf Odyssey

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Sports
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Golf Odyssey

"Get a hole in one and unlock new courses on this relaxing yet challenging golf game!

Features:

• Hole out all holes to unlock new and challenging courses. • Easy one handed controls. • 8-bit retro aesthetics. • A wonderful and relaxing soundtrack. • Casual yet addictive golf experience. • Optimised for the latest iOS devices."

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5
Murderous Pursuits

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Multiplayer, RPG
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Murderous Pursuits

"Welcome aboard a Victorian styled time-traveling airship, where you and seven other players must kill each other in the daring daylight without raising suspicion!

Our mysterious party host, Mr. X, will constantly assign you targets to track down and kill. As you stalk your prey you are also pursued by other party-goers. And there’s always the guards who will lock you up if they witness your bad behavior!

No one plans a murder out loud, you’d better keep an eye on others while not to make any wrong moves:"

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Dann Sullivan
Dann Sullivan
A job in retail resulted in a sidestep into games writing back in 2011. Since then Dann has run or operated several indie game focused websites. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of Pocket Gamer Brands, and are determined to help the site celebrate the latest and greatest games coming to mobile.