5 new mobile games to try this week – August 29th, 2024

5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

  • Rescue a cat from the depths of the dungeon
  • Keep people from taking the dreaded stairs
  • Become the biggest baddie in the overworld

As a seasoned gaming aficionado with decades worth of pixels and polygons under my belt, let me tell you, these games are nothing short of a digital delight!


Everyone seems to enjoy novel games! Indeed, we too are quite fond of them; there’s an irresistible charm in the anticipation of a fresh game, where the loading screen beckons you into an exciting, unexplored realm.

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.

Let’s get on with it!

1 Going Up

Available on:
iOS
Genre: Puzzle
Find out more about Going Up
5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

In our swiftly moving digital era, it’s rare to find someone with the fortitude to endure even a fleeting three-second delay, let alone stand idle by an elevator when time is of the essence. This undeniable pressure becomes your reality in the game Going Up, where you’ll meticulously oversee the functioning of elevators across a streamlined management simulation.

In this strategy game, your goal is to guide various individuals, ranging from tough CEOs to lost travelers, safely to their destinations. Initially, the flow of people may seem manageable, but it won’t be long before you’re faced with a surge that could escalate tensions and create a situation akin to a time bomb ready to explode with frustration. Ensure your elevators run smoothly to discourage anyone from opting for the dreaded stair climb instead.

2 Jenny LeClue

Developer: Mografi
Available on: iOS + Switch
Genre: Adventure
Find out more about Jenny LeClue
5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

Assist Jenny LeClue in untangling the enigma surrounding an innocent murder accusation, as she herself is deeply connected due to her mother being the main suspect. This narrative adventure boasts a unique art style and over 50,000 words of dialogue, drawing you into this coming-of-age story that unfolds in the peaceful town of Arthurton.

As you journey through deserted mines and eerie cemeteries, you’ll find more than ten hours immersed in gameplay, meeting an array of vibrant characters throughout your adventure.

3 Overboss

Developer: Brotherwise Games
Publisher: Goblinz Studio
Available on: iOS + Android + Steam
Genre: Card/board game
Find out more about Overboss
5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

Experience the thrill of being a ruler in Overboss, a nostalgic-styled digital board game that satisfies your secret yearning for global domination. If you’re bored with your ordinary underworld activities, it’s time to venture into the overworld and establish your supremacy by sculpting the terrain to your advantage. To achieve this, you’ll need to gather a team of monsters who will fight alongside you as you challenge other aspiring overlords and extend your reign of fear.

Plan effective tile arrangements and uncover how each token shifts the balance in your favor with each move. Can you amass enough power to be the most formidable villain in the game?

4 Labyrinth: The Wizard’s Cat

Available on: iOS + Steam
Genre: RPG
Find out more about Labyrinth: The Wizard’s Cat
5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

Journey deep into the treacherous labyrinth in the game ‘Labyrinth: The Wizard’s Cat’, a retro-styled dungeon crawler filled with nostalgic charm. By overcoming challenges, avoiding perils and solving puzzles within the gloomy passageways, you’ll gather precious items and boosters essential for your adventure. With a cuddly cat’s fate in your hands, leave no stone unturned to accomplish your objective.

This first-person game presents tough stages and a range of tools for survival, including diverse weaponry. Its controls are straightforward and instinctive, while the action-packed, real-time battles keep things exciting.

5 Anti-Hack

Available on: iOS + Android
Genre: Puzzle
Find out more about Anti-Hack
5 new mobile games to try this week - August 29th, 2024

If you’ve been frustrated by viruses for years, sneaking malware onto your computer, now’s the perfect opportunity for you to take revenge! As the game’s title implies, Anti Hack tasks you with the challenge of cleaning a hacked computer. This puzzle-adventure immerses you deep into a compromised system, where you must navigate through illuminated circuits and solve logic puzzles across seven unique worlds.

The cyberpunk visuals were inspired by retro games and cult-classic films, with puzzles that are based on actual computer logic and hardware to boot.

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2024-08-29 10:18