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5 new mobile games to try this week - February 23rd, 2023

5 new mobile games to try this week - February 23rd, 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
Victory Belles

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Collection, RPG
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Victory Belles

A character collection game boasting 160 Belles set in an alternate WWII-themed world, Victory Belles tasks you with saving the day by recruiting shipgirls from the US, the USSR, Great Britain, Italy, Germany, France and Japan. You'll engage in tactical naval warfare using 4 fleets of 7 ships across main campaigns and regular missions every week.

The game also features plenty of customisation options for your ship, as well as themed outfits for your Belles who each have their own personal backstories.

2
URBAN RIDERS

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Endless running
Find out more about URBAN RIDERS
URBAN RIDERS

Urban Riders tasks you with delivering packages around the city as a tenacious bike messenger - the catch is that you'll have to dodge all the obstacles in your way to survive each new day. Saving the environment is never easy, is it?

The game also lets you collect coins along the way while learning sick tricks you can perform on your bike. Plus, you can also spruce up your ride with different bike parts and even customise the look of your character to deliver packages in style.

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3
Ultra Blade

Available on: iOS + Android + Smartphone
Genre: Action
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Ultra Blade

This roguelike RPG from the creative mind behind Immortal Rogue and Blast Waves features a charming pixel-art style where players will have to slash their way through hordes of enemies using an incredibly massive weapon. As the title suggests, this mega-blade you'll wield will help you progress through the game and unlock thousands of hero and class combinations to make sure that no two runs are the same.

The game also features simple drag-to-move controls wherein your character will auto-attack for you, as well as a convenient portrait mode that makes hacking through the mutating enemies feel more natural on mobile.

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4
Ultimate Sackboy

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Endless running
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Ultimate Sackboy

This vibrant runner lets you play as the titular hero as you slide and dodge your way through 50-second levels to score in-game goodies. You can unlock Tiers as you progress through the game, opening up a whole new world of race tracks along with fancy cosmetics you can use to customise your look and give your stats a welcome boost.

The game also feeds your competitive streak with daily duels where you can go head-to-head with your rivals to score Coins and other special prizes.

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5
Farmside

Available on: iOS + Apple Arcade
Genre: Casual, Simulation
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Farmside

This Apple Arcade farm sim lets you craft your very own dream farm as you plant and harvest crops, decorate orchards, and raise chickens to fulfil orders from the lovely people in town. You can also use whatever you harvest from your farm to create recipes.

The game features colourful decorations as well to help you prettify your farm with lovely pavements and romantic street lights, along with plenty of customisation options for your avatar to help you express your personality.

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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.