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5 new mobile games to try this week - February 9th, 2023

5 new mobile games to try this week - February 9th, 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
Daily Dadish

Available on: iOS + Android + Steam + Switch
Genre: Platform
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Daily Dadish

Everyone's favourite radish dad is back - this time to help you get your daily dose of the joys and woes of fatherhood. This retro platformer features 365 levels that you can only play one day at a time, so you can only save Dadish's wayward kids on a certain level for that particular day.

As each stage is only playable for one day, you can expect a bite-sized experience as you try and unlock characters, beat the clock, and enjoy the witty banter between these colourful veggies on a daily basis.

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Luminosus

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle
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Luminosus

Combining Tetris-style gameplay mechanics with colour-matching on a board, this charming puzzle game on mobile offers a relaxing experience that doesn't forego a good challenge. Players can expect to put their brain cells to the test as they combine colours and blocks to clear the board for points and climb the leaderboards.

The game also features controller support, colourblind and night modes, plus satisfying pops and clicks as well as a low-key soundtrack that accompanies players in the background for an overall chill experience.

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3
Endling - Extinction

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Adventure
Endling - Extinction is Forever

Emotional narratives are sometimes told in minimalist ways, and this mobile adventure does just that. The game features low-poly graphics that complement the tense yet hopeful vibe of the game, as players take on the role of a mother fox who will stop at nothing to keep her babies safe.

Players can expect to dodge humans and endure by any means necessary across a 3D side-scrolling landscape, as they hunt to feed their vulnerable cubs and sneak their way through dangerous human camps to survive.

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4
Pompom: The Great Space Rescue

Available on: Android + Steam
Genre: Arcade, Platform
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Pompom: The Great Space Rescue

This adorable puzzle-action platformer puts a fresh twist into the genre as players control platforms instead of the titular hamster this time around. Players will keep Pompom going with perfectly placed platforms and items around him, putting their quick reflexes and efficiency to the test.

The game also features charming pixel-art visuals, as well as an equally adorable narrative that thrusts players into an epic quest to save Pompom's boy Hoshi from Captain Cat and the eight Space Cat Pirates.

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5
Infinitoggle

Available on: Android
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Infinitoggle

This hypercasual game on mobile tasks players with toggling switches to meet certain colour requirements with minimalist visuals. While that might sound too simple to be engaging, the game does have an addictive nature as you flip switches with a lovely soundtrack serenading you in the background.

Relaxing but still able to give your puzzle-solving prowess a run for its money, the game also features infinite randomly-generated levels, as well as a colour-blind option for full accessibility.

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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.