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5 new mobile games to try this week - May 4th, 2023

5 new mobile games to try this week - May 4th, 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
Dumb Ways to Die 4

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Casual
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Dumb Ways to Die 4

These adorable Beans will stop at nothing to flaunt their naivete, and Dumb Ways to Die 4 continues that quirky humour along with over 70 mini-games that players can dive into at launch.

The latest title in the popular Dumb Ways to Die series features fast-paced challenges where players will need to save these poor little Beans from their unfortunate deaths. There's also a feature that lets players rebuild Beanville and unlock more Beans, because we definitely need more of them in our lives, don't we?

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Omega Strikers

Developer: Odyssey Interactive
Publisher: Odyssey Interactive
Available on: iOS + Android + Smartphone + Steam
Genre: Action, Sports
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Omega Strikers

This vibrant "footbrawler" features a colourful cast of characters players can use to form teams and take down their enemies in best-of-three matches. The varied environments and arenas are equally as colourful, with 15 different Strikers that each boasts its own cool cosmetics and unique skills.

The game also features flashy animations and plenty of environmental hazards players will need to navigate as they try to score a goal in fast-paced 3v3 battles. Players can expect exciting live events lined up for the game as well.

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3
Against War

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Strategy
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Against War

This medieval-themed real-time strategy game offers gorgeous visuals and a variety of unique cards players can tinker around with to build their castle and take down their foes. There are 90 cards to choose from, and they'll have to build their deck of 24 cards or more and take advantage of their cards' unique skills in 1v1 matches.

The game also features plenty of rewards up for grabs with the 1st Season's "Season Pass", which players can upgrade to earn better prizes. Pass Points can be used to score in-game goodies to help players improve their combat skills.

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War Mongrels

Available on: iOS + Steam
Genre: Strategy
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War Mongrels

This realistic isometric real-time tactics game takes players on a lesser-known journey across the Eastern Front during the tumultuous era of WWII, offering an authentic peek into the tragedies of war based on facts verified by history consultants.

The game features memorable characters with their own unique skills and background narratives, as well as a variety of tactics players can employ to take down their foes, whether they're attacking enemies head-on or sneaking around in stealth mode (distracting soldiers with stones and whistles, no less).

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5
The Oregon Trail: Boom Town

Developer: Tilting Point
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Simulation
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The Oregon Trail: Boom Town

The mobile game reimagines the classic The Oregon Trail title as players build their settlements from scratch. They'll have to establish marketplaces, saloons, shops, rail stations, and so much more, all while they farm and harvest resources to make their settlers happy and healthy.

Of course, it's not always sunshine and butterflies, as they'll have to contend with everything from snakes to dysentery. Thankfully, the game also features multiplayer modes where players can collaborate within a clan or compete in weekly and seasonal events to spice up their gameplay.

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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.