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New Android games: The best from February 2024
There's a lot of brilliant games to try out this month
Android gaming started strong in 2024 with some great new games in January, but February wound up even more packed thanks to a handful of brilliant titles landing on the Play Store this month. From the port of the decision-making RPG Yes, Your Grace to the bizarre but brilliant top-down shooter Rainbow Six: Smol, February is a month that will be hard to beat this year.
New Android games: The best from January 2024
Start the year off strong with great Android games like Lunar Silver Star Story
January is never the biggest month for gaming, but we nevertheless saw some great new Android games in January 2024. From the arcade space shooter Phoenix 2 to the bizarre puzzle game Ponpu, a wide variety of genres were represented this month. If you're keen to stay up to date on the best Android games, read on to discover the latest titles from the Play Store.
7 new Android games released in December 2023 — From Grand Theft Auto to Little Nightmares
Popular names round off 2023's newest Android games
A new year means a plethora of new mobile games to look forward to, but December 2023 provided us with enough fantastic games to last us through the winter months. From the intriguing roguelike Ouroboros to the mobile releases of the GTA Definitive Trilogy, we saw new and old games arrive on the Play Store, and one of our favorite board games for Android, Ticket to Ride, saw a fresh coat of paint.
The GTA Definitive Edition Trilogy is finally in a playable state — and you get it for free with Netflix
The remastered ports for GTA III, Vice City, and San Andreas are finally in the playable state they should have been from the start
In 2021, Rockstar remastered Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, and San Andreas for Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch. Despite a rocky start plagued with new bugs and broken graphics, these remastered versions were steadily updated to fix the majority of egregious issues. However, in 2023, these issues still aren't fully resolved for the existing ports, but improved versions are now available on mobile, where they perhaps should have been from the start.
6 new Android games released in November 2023 — From Titan Quest to Hitman: Blood Money
Retro ports and new indie hits jostle for best game of the month
November 2023 saw a wide variety of games hit the Play Store. The third iteration of Titan Quest on Android and a port of 2006's Hitman: Blood Money showed that Android is still a fantastic platform for playing retro games, while games like Coromon are fresh and new experiences.
6 new Android games released in October 2023 — From Wizard of Legend to Reverse: 1999
Roguelikes and RPGs dominate this month's releases
October saw a surprising variety of Android games hit the Play Store. From quirky indie gems like Subpar Pool to another sequel to the long-running Dungeon Hunter franchise, we think there's something for everyone here. Of course, it wouldn't be October without a new horror game for Android, and Netflix obliged with the release of Slayway Camp 2.
9 new Android games released September 2023 - From Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis to Monster Hunter Now
Well-known games dominate the Play Store's releases this September
September's batch of mobile games included some of the biggest names in gaming. We saw mobile adaptions of some of the most popular video game series, from Final Fantasy to Monster Hunter. However, there were also plenty of niche indie titles for casual mobile gamers.
At Gamescom 2023, we went hands-on with various upcoming mobile games. From quirky indie puzzlers like Paper Trail to AAA franchises like Zenless Zone Zero, tons of exciting games are coming to your Android phone.
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon finds its true home on mobile, complete with free DLC
This puzzle roguelike spin-off is a must play
Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon launched on PC and consoles in 2021, and courtesy of Netflix Games, it's out now on Android and iOS alongside the free DLC, Puzzler's Pack. Netflix has also announced a slew of upcoming games for mobile devices, including a reimagining of the classic mobile game, Cut the Rope.
Worms W.M.D finally brings its explosive turn-based strategy to Android
Pick up the frantic tactical challenge at one of its best prices anywhere
Worms W.M.D Mobilize is out now on mobile, seven years after its original release on PC and consoles. The mobile port of the classic turn-based action game offers everything included in the original version, plus some additional functionality for mobile and a slightly different name. It's also significantly cheaper, making this the most affordable way to pick up the game.
Sid Meier's Railroads for Android is the ideal way to experience the landmark tycoon game
Touchscreen controls result in a surprisingly user-friendly experience
The launch of Sid Meier's Railroads in 2006 was a watershed moment in the history of tycoon games, and it's now available on your phone or tablet. It was ported to mobile by Feral Interactive, a developer that has a long history of successfully porting PC games to mobile. Railroads is a stellar example of Feral's expertise; its touchscreen controls are intuitive, and the UI has been perfectly adjusted for smaller screens, making for an excellent mobile port.
Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is a stunning interactive graphic novel that has me hooked
A worthy sequel to its predecessor, Coming Home shouldn't be missed
Valiant Hearts: Coming Home is the sequel to 2014's Valiant Hearts: The Great War. It's the same kind of playable graphic novel where you'll control a handful of characters as they attempt to survive the most devastating conflict in human history. The narrative touches on elements of war that few games do, notably starting its first chapter covering the segregation within the US army. It's a beautiful game, both visually and narratively, and for the first time, I feel like Netflix Games has a title that deserves to be there.
Best new mobile games of January 2023, from NBA All-World to Sands of Salzaar
These fantastic games are here to kick of 2023
A new year means a new group of games to get excited about, but you might not need to look ahead to play some of the potential best mobile games of the year. January has seen some stellar releases, from the beat 'em up TMNT: Shredder's Revenge to the quaint puzzler Resonance of the Ocean.
Best new Android game releases December 2022
Here are the best releases that wrapped up the last month in 2022
If you've obtained one of the best gaming Android phones this Christmas, you will want to test it with some new and noteworthy games. Our roundup of the best games on Android is a great place to start, but we've also got you covered if you only want to play the latest and greatest games to land on the Play Store in the last month.
Netflix Games launches Townsmen and Dragon Up, as another expected game goes MIA
More games from Netflix, oh boy
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At the beginning of the month, Relic Hunters brought its looter-shooter gameplay to Netflix Games, and today subscribers are treated to two new titles to check out. Townsmen and Dragon Up have all launched today as Netflix titles on the Play Store, with a third title, Moonlighter, suspiciously absent from today's lineup despite being listed on Netflix's site with today's date.
Cities: Skylines is now out for Stadia to just utterly eat up all your free time
Claim it free with Stadia Pro
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Don't count Stadia out just yet. Even in the face of constant criticism, new games keep on coming out, and back in March we learned about a trio of incoming titles from Paradox Interactive and Team 17. The latter brought us Overcooked! All You Can Eat and Golf With Your Friends last month, and now it's time for them to be joined by Cities: Skylines — all told, a breath of fresh air after a stale start to the year.
God of War comes to GeForce Now with high frame rate support
It's GFN Thursday, and Nvidia brings the pain to Olympus
Every Thursday, Nvidia announces the new games coming to its GeForce Now game streaming platform, and this week the company has a doozy. God of War is officially launching on GeForce Now, along with eight other titles, including MotoGP22 and Twin Mirror. Of course, God of War is the star of the show, and it supports gameplay at up to 1440p at 120 FPS on PC, and even mobile users can take advantage of high frame rate support at 120 FPS, though a subscription to the RTX 3080 membership will be required to hit those high frames and resolutions.
The Impossible Game 2 is the best rage-inducing good time you'll have this week
Plus a summary of the week's gaming news, and a few honorable mentions to round things out
Each weekend AP dives into the best Android game of the week while also dipping into the week's gaming news, all while offering a few honorable mentions to round things out. It's our weekly game roundup, and this week The Impossible Game 2 is our standout title. Not only is it monetized well, but the gameplay is also a hoot despite its rage-inducing challenge.
The Final Fantasy VI pixel remaster is a faithful glow up of the classic JRPG
Plus a summary of the week's gaming news, and a few honorable mentions to round things out
Each weekend AP dives into the best Android game of the week while also dipping into the week's gaming news, all while offering a few honorable mentions to round things out. It's our weekly game roundup, and this week Final Fantasy VI is our standout title, and even though it's a little rough around the edges, it's a classic JRPG that's still a delight to play. Of course, if you missed our mobile gaming news this week, you'll find a summary below the game of the week, and since more than one good game is released each week, we've also rounded up up a handful of honorable mentions that are indeed worth playing. So if you're looking for new games to play, you've come to the right place.
Bladed Fury is a gorgeous hack and slash that plays great on Android, complete with controller support
Plus a summary of the week's gaming news, and a few honorable mentions to round things out
Mobile games are released on the Play Store at a breakneck pace, so it can be challenging to keep track of the best Android games. This is why we here at AP track these releases, all so we can publish this here game roundup each week to highlight the best games to land on the Play Store, including a weekly standout. This week that's Bladed Fury, a gorgeous hack and slash platformer that's similar in style to Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Below the best game of the week, you'll find a summary of the week's gaming news, and of course, why point out one title when you can point out several, and so the week's honorable mentions can be viewed at the bottom of the page. So strap in, folks. There are plenty of good games to play this weekend.