5 new mobile games to try this week – July 24th, 2025

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  • Forgo the run-and-gun in favour of turn-based tactics
  • Relive a classic 90s anime with a 3D twist
  • Build bridges across dioramas with physics-based obstacles

Everyone seems to enjoy fresh video games! And we’re definitely no exception; the thrill of an unopened game that promises excitement is indescribable, especially when the game loads and you find yourself stepping into a brand-new adventure.

As a gaming enthusiast, I know how tough it can be to keep up with the influx of new mobile games flooding app stores these days. With so many options, it’s hard to find the time and energy to sift through them all in search of that hidden gem or highly-anticipated blockbuster. To make your life easier, I’ve curated a list of five fresh mobile games you should definitely check out this week. From lesser-known indie gems to acclaimed AAA masterpieces, there’s something for everyone on this list!

Let’s get on with it!

1 Crunchyroll Metal Slug Tactics

Available on:
iOS + Android
Find out more about Crunchyroll Metal Slug Tactics

If you’re fed up with the reckless approach of traditional run-and-gun games that favor quick action over strategy, Metal Slug Tactics provides a more strategic twist to keep your typical shoot ’em up (shmup) experience engaging. This updated version of a timeless classic invites you to engage in tactical turn-based battles on a grid map, with beloved characters like Marco, Tarma, Fio, and Eri leading the way, stirring up fond memories.

With a Mega or Ultimate Fan subscription, Crunchyroll Game Vault offers you the opportunity to plan optimal strategies, link abilities, and launch synchronized attacks on mobile devices. The game is beautifully presented using pixel-art graphics to maintain a nostalgic feel.

2 Mutropolis

Available on: iOS + Android
Find out more about Mutropolis

Begin a science fiction journey to uncover an ancient civilization in Mutropolis, a charmingly hand-drawn point-and-click adventure now available on mobile devices. In the year 5000, Earth lies deserted, yet there are still countless adventures waiting for you across over 50 meticulously crafted scenes.

In this adventure, you’ll encounter lively dialogues and peculiar characters as if sailing peacefully on an undiscovered world. However, it’s important to note a minor detail: the deities of ancient Egypt possess both existence and malevolence, so it would be wise to address that matter before proceeding!

3 Yu Yu Hakusho: Slugfest

Available on: iOS + Android
Find out more about Yu Yu Hakusho: Slugfest

At long last, the authorized RPG based on a beloved 90s anime series has arrived! In Yu Yu Hakusho: Slugfest, you have the opportunity to conjure your favorite characters from the show and engage in fierce battles within “The Dark Tournament.” Additionally, you’ll be able to reexperience iconic scenes from the anime with the original Japanese voice actors returning to their roles.

In addition, the narrative mode retains the original series’ animation, but during battles, characters are given a dynamic 3D presence, intensifying each encounter and making it truly an exciting clash of forces.

4 Bridge Constructor Studio

Available on: iOS + Android
Find out more about Bridge Constructor Studio

In Bridge Constructor Studio, a sandbox puzzle game, you’ll be tasked with designing and constructing bridges to travel from Point A to Point B. The game follows the laws of physics, offering 70 unique challenges to conquer. You’ll have seven distinct vehicles at your disposal for testing purposes, along with a wealth of construction materials that can work to your advantage. There are no limitations on the materials you can use or your budget, allowing you to fully express your creative ideas and build structures as extravagant or simple as you wish.

Regardless if you’re aiming for timely pizza delivery or putting on a show with monster trucks, remember that no one can construct bridges for you – it’s all on your talented engineering shoulders to come through and make things right!

5 The Biggleboss Incident

Available on: iOS
Find out more about The Biggleboss Incident

In The Biggleboss Incident, you’ll find yourself navigating a peculiar adventure filled with everyday tasks, but things soon become anything but ordinary as you encounter unexpected danger.

The game’s scenes are narrated for a more immersive experience, offering around 4-5 hours of intriguing conspiracy-laden gameplay. It infuses corporate humor and a variety of puzzles suggesting a larger global plot, drawing inspiration from Monkey Island in terms of its tone. The comedy adventure is determined to make you believe that “absolutely nothing suspicious is happening at Biggleboss Inc”.

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2025-07-24 09:48