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

5 new mobile games to try this week - March 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
Kimono Cats

Available on: iOS
Genre: Adventure
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Kimono Cats

This Apple Arcade game doesn't really need anything else to sell it to players - you'll step into the paws of a cat in a kimono, and you'll stroll through a Japanese festival with your equally kimono-clad kitty companion while tapping on pop-ups at the same time. It's simple, charming, and insanely cute - because cats in kimonos.

The core gameplay loop tasks you with offering your companion items they're wishing for. You can even give them piggyback rides or offer ice cream to crying kiddos, as well as participate in festival mini-games to earn coins and spruce up your village.

2
Linea

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle
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Linea

This visually stunning narrative-focused puzzle game challenges you to solve puzzles by drawing lines as you uncover more of the story along the way. The masterfully crafted worlds on each level offer a minimalist vibe that tells a story entirely without words - you'll have to solve the puzzles to help the characters and reveal the narrative piece by piece.

The game also features a lovely background score that adds to the relaxing nature of the game. Plus, if you're eagle-eyed enough to discover the secret fireflies littered across the levels, you can score special collectables that you can add to your gallery.

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3
Stuffo the Puzzle Bot

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle
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Stuffo the Puzzle Bot

The title alone tells you what your main goal is in this straightforward puzzle game - you're the last remaining puzzle bot in the world, and you'll have to do everything in your power to solve every single brainteaser that comes your way. Why the world you're in is filled with puzzles isn't really the point here - at its core, the game is a no-frills puzzle game that offers bite-sized challenges for you as you find your way to the exit on every level.

The game features 65 levels at the moment (with more to come), along with some low-key beats to help you focus your brain cells (or mechanical circuits) across a pixel-art world.

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4
Doctor Who: Lost in Time

Developer: East Side Games
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Collection, RPG
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Doctor Who: Lost in Time

East Side Games Studio's idle game thrusts players into the popular world of Doctor Who, all while adding a special twist in the form of its quirky animated visuals. This same style is something players might come to expect from the studio behind titles like The Office: Somehow We Manage, Star Trek Lower Decks Mobile, and Archer: Danger Phone Idle Game.

You'll have to collect energy and journey through time and space across fan-fave locations in the sci-fi IP. You'll also encounter familiar characters and explore a new storyline, all while collecting offline rewards as well.

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5
Uncharted Waters Origin

Developer: LINE GAMES
Available on: iOS + Android + Smartphone + Steam
Genre: Action, RPG
Find out more about Uncharted Waters Origin
Uncharted Waters Origin

Boasting a realistic open world that players can sail across to do battle in, this highly anticipated title commemorates the epic 30th anniversary of the popular Uncharted Waters franchise.

The game lets players step into the 16th century and experience historically accurate environments, weather conditions, landmarks and historical figures. There are 200 ports and 60 villages to discover, as well as an in-depth trade system to tinker around with across high-quality 3D graphics.

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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.