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5 new mobile games to try this week - October 6th, 2022

5 new mobile games to try this week - October 6th, 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
Spiritfarer

Publisher: Netflix
Available on: iOS + Android + Steam + Switch
Genre: Adventure, Casual, Platform, Simulation
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Spiritfarer

Exclusively available to Netflix subscribers, this mobile management game tasks players with ferrying souls into the afterlife across an emotional journey aboard a boat. As Stella, players will spend time with their otherworldly passengers and make memories with them before trying their best to say goodbye when they move on to a different plane.

The game also features stunning hand-drawn art as well as fun little extras that let players farm, fish, mine, craft, weave and cook in their spare time. Players can also customise their character and their boat to suit their personalities best.

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2
Roots of Tomorrow

Available on: iOS + Android + Steam
Genre: Casual, Simulation
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Roots of Tomorrow

This farming sim sets itself apart from other titles in the same genre with its sustainable angle - players will learn about agroecology or sustainable agriculture as one of four characters tasked with hitting their farming goal within 10 years. They'll have to sow seeds, feed animals, clean up the place and even entertain visitors to keep things up and running.

The game puts sustainable agriculture front and centre as players unlock research info on direct seeding, energy autonomy, biodiversity practices, precision agriculture and more.

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3
Space War Battle Cadet DX

Available on: Android
Genre: Arcade
Find out more about Space War Battle Cadet DX
Space War Battle Cadet DX

This unique arcade shooter puts players' colour-matching skills to the test as they'll have to find the right ones to take down enemies in space. Matching colours lets players absorb bullets, supercharge their weapons and eliminate hordes of enemies while avoiding dangerous obstacles at the same time.

The game also features two custom colours that can be equipped in the hangar, as well as nine levels, five locales across the galaxy, and six ships to add to players' collections. The bullet hell game's first two levels are free, with no pesky ads or sneaky microtransactions.

4
Giant Monster War

Developer: X-Legend Entertainment
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Strategy
Find out more about Giant Monster War
Giant Monster War

This 4X strategy game lets players pick their heroes, build their territories, and wage war against foes using powerful armies. The tower defence element of the game also lets players buff up their defences during incoming attacks from greedy opponents who wish to expand their territories.

Apart from the PvP and PvE elements of the game, players can also look forward to cute kitties they can find, along with a wide variety of hero combinations and Titans they can collect and raise for a huge advantage on the battlefield. Heroes summoned have their own special abilities such as Attack, Defense, Healing, CC, Immunity, Shield, Buff, Debuff and more.

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OGame

Developer: Gameforge
Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Multiplayer
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OGame

This space strategy MMO is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a mobile release, letting mobile gamers get their hands on this classic on the go. Players will develop their planets and fight for supremacy across epic intergalactic battles. They'll also have to gather resources for survival, as well as research new tech and expand their territories.

The game features three different classes that each has its own focus. The four lifeforms (Humans, Kaelesh, Mechas and the Rock’tal) have their own pros and cons as well that suit different playstyles best.

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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.