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5 new mobile games to try this week - March 31 2022

5 new mobile games to try this week - March 31 2022

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
Boba Tale

Available on: iOS
Genre: Casual
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Boba Tale

This charming and casual title tasks players with managing their very own bubble tea shop and making sure customer satisfaction is at an all-time high. You do your best to make the freshest drinks for everyone in town, with patrons that range from plump piggies to friendly doggos that frequent your humble little shop.

You can upgrade your place, discover new drink recipes and bask in the fulfillment of keeping customers happy with your own brand of happiness in a cup. The adorable art complements the relaxing and totally chill vibe of the game, with its non-competitive gameplay in a low-key boba adventure.

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2
Crush the Castle: Legacy Collection

Publisher: Armor Games
Available on: iOS + Android + Steam
Genre: Puzzle
Crush the Castle: Legacy Collection

Armor Games' physics-based game of destruction lets players stay true to the game's title by crushing the castles of their unwitting foes in glorious trebuchet combat. The Crush the Castle Legacy Collection includes the original Crush the Castle, Crush the Castle: Players Pack, Crush the Castle 2, Crush the Castle 2: Players Pack and Crush the Castle: Adventures along with revamped graphics.

The collection also boasts new achievements players can aim for across more than 300 levels. You can also equip power-ups to make sure you take down your opponent's castle with the most impact.

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3
Dealer's Life 2

Developer: Abyte Entertainment
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation
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Dealer's Life 2

This pawnshop tycoon sim lets players perfect their art of haggling as the owner of a pawnshop beginning with a rundown shack. Players will have to work from the ground up to build their empire through their negotiating prowess, as well as via the quality of employees they hire and the auctions they participate in.

The pawnshop life is filled with scammers, so it's up to the player whether or not to accept questionable offers and decipher customers' psychological traits. There are also supposedly a few Easter eggs and references for movie buffs and video game aficionados to sink their teeth into.

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4
Ninja's Dungeon

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Adventure
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Ninja's Dungeon

Vengeance is sweet in this parkour-inspired adventure as the game combines platforming with fan-fave RPG elements. Players take on the role of a Ninja on a mission to avenge his family, and they'll have to escape dungeons, best enemies and overcome challenging obstacles while racing against the clock.

The game also lets players upgrade their abilities as they progress through the game, with high-quality graphics and unique aesthetics that are in sync with the title's Japanese theme.

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Kawaii Islands

Developer: Imba
Available on: iOS + Android
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Kawaii Islands

This blockchain-based "kawaii" game features a vast fantasy universe where players can embark on their own simulation adventure. They can build, design, craft and farm to their liking across the game's "universe on the cloud", as well as network with other players to build the life they want.

The title also gamifies DeFi mechanisms that allow users to manage their resources and earn IRL money from playing. Other play-to-earn features include fulfilling orders for fame and fortune, as well as self-tailored outfits and the like.

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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.