To help you get started with mobile gaming, we thought we\u2019d share what we think are the top 10 mobile games to play at the time of writing (both iOS and Android). From card games to platformers to games slightly more unique \u2013 keep reading to see what that rectangle in your pocket is capable of.<\/p>\n
13. Rise of Cultures<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWe thought we\u2019d start with a game you might just have seen advertised about the internet. While these dubious ads might put you off, we\u2019re here to say that this one ain\u2019t so bad. A lot of mobile games come under the genre of \u201cidle game\u201d \u2013 which means that after a while the game plays itself, and you only have to check in every now and again.<\/p>\n
Rise of Cultures is a great example of this, which means you can fit it around your busy schedule. It\u2019s also a great game for history fans who love Age of Empires but don\u2019t quite have the time to play. Maybe not one for core gamers, but great for casuals.<\/p>\n
Download Rise of Cultures for free on Android<\/a> or iPhone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n12. Fortnite<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> There are Fortnite experiences for every type of player.<\/span><\/figcaption> Epic Games<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nMore than just a battle-royale game, Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon that features multiple ways to play. Not only can you play the main experience without the building (and without any teammates if you prefer to go it alone), but you can also undertake a number of fan-made side experiences in Creative mode.<\/p>\n
Fortnite is changing all the time, but there\u2019s almost always something tempting in the battle pass that you work towards over time, earning XP across all the different modes in the game. It\u2019s a great way to spend your spare time, and it\u2019s free to start playing too! It also runs particularly well with mobile controllers like the Backbone One<\/a>. Of course, though, you\u2019ll need a good internet connection to get the most out of it.<\/p>\nPlay Fortnite on mobile with Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Latest deals<\/h5> <\/div> 11. Two Dots<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Key art for Two Dots, showcasing its cute visual style.<\/span><\/figcaption> PlayDots<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWith a gorgeously simple art style and heaps of cutesy characters to boot, Two Dots is one of the most underrated games on mobile in our opinion, and it offers multiple ways to play as well.<\/p>\n
On top of the hundreds of free levels in the main part of the game (which is a fun spin on the match-three puzzle formula), Two Dots also has weekly treasure hunts where you can peruse beautiful artwork in search of characters, items and other random stuff (think Where\u2019s Wally with a bit more chic).<\/p>\n
Play Two Dots for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n10. Before Your Eyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The unique visual style of Before Your Eyes.<\/span><\/figcaption> GoodbyeWorld Games\/Skybound<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWhen we first played the PC version of this game, we were absolutely blown away by its heartfelt storytelling and a very unique gameplay mechanic \u2013 you control the game by blinking, with the main character\u2019s life quite literally flashing before your eyes.<\/p>\n
You can read our Before Your Eyes review<\/a> to see what else we had to say about it, or read our Before Your Eyes interview to learn all about the developers and how they ended up partnering with Netflix to get this award-winning game onto mobile devices.<\/p>\nPlay Before Your Eyes on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a> (free with a Netflix subscription)<\/strong><\/p>\n9. Genshin Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nGenshin Impact, like Pokemon Go years prior, took the world by storm when it came out for free. This was in the midst of lockdown, too, so \u2013 like Animal Crossing \u2013 it was a lifeline to those in need of gaming comfort.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a gatcha game, which means the gameplay loop revolves around in-game currency being spent to receive a random in-game item. With new items coming out all the time it might seem a little daunting to start now, but many people do, and there are plenty who swear it\u2019s never too late to start Genshin!<\/p>\n
Download Genshin Impact for free on iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n8. Wayward Souls<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWayward Souls is a fantasy adventure game that somewhat resembles the old top-down Zelda series, with a gameplay loop more akin to a roguelike. The challenge of this game is a step up from all we\u2019ve mentioned so far, but we thought it was time to include something that tests your abilities.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re a fan of Hades, or even the Souls series, and fancy something similar on your phone, we recommend Wayward Souls.<\/p>\n
Buy Wayward Souls from the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> (\u00a36.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n7. Super Mario Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nSometimes we just want a familiar face when we\u2019re out and about with only our phone for company. Well, rest assured, because everyone\u2019s favourite Italian Plumber (unless you\u2019re acquainted with a real Italian plumber) is available on mobile. And while it might look like a generic runner, the game is super fun.<\/p>\n
It isn\u2019t an \u201cendless runner\u201d but an automatic runner with plenty of different stages, each with plenty of coins to collect. There are loads of different modes, too, and a Toad Garden to build and expand with the coins you earn. Happiness in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n
Download Super Mario Run for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n6. Among Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nIn contemporary life he is ubiquitous; on birthday cakes, in memes, in the crowd at a fancy dress party. The Among Us guy is a cultural icon, and we think this is well deserved. Another game that blew up in lockdown, Among Us is a sci-fi Cluedo in which friends must work together to keep a spaceship afloat, while one to three murderous imposters try to sabotage the whole enterprise.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s still enjoyed by many today as a quick social game to jump into whenever. Very simple, but truly one of the best mobile games.<\/p>\n
Download Among Us for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n5. Thimbleweed Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nOn the surface, a blend of X-Files, Twin Peaks, and \u201980s retro gaming. And once you\u2019ve dived in you won\u2019t be disappointed. And it\u2019s no surprise, because this point-and-click adventure comes from the same team that made the iconic The Secret of Monkey Island.<\/p>\n
Winner of multiple awards, this game will be a blessing to your mobile. Don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2013 try for yourself!<\/p>\n
Buy Thimbleweed Park on the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> (\u00a38.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n4. Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWhile it\u2019s true that the craze ended about five years ago, Pok\u00e9mon Go is still a great game to get into. Wandering around the real world, with an augmented Pok\u00e9mon-world reality on your phone, is an absolute dream come true for fans of the franchise.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a great way to get some exercise and vitamin D as you game, but please look where you\u2019re going. You don\u2019t want to fall down a man-hole as you search for that rare Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n
Download Pok\u00e9mon Go for free on iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n3. Marvel Snap<\/strong><\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nIt wouldn\u2019t be a complete list without the brilliant Marvel Snap. It\u2019s a card game for Marvel fans, sure, but it\u2019s also a game everyone can enjoy. The diverse decks of cards available are great, and the gameplay loop adheres to that marketing quote of \u201csimple yet addictive\u201d.<\/p>\n
Like a lot of mobile games it\u2019s a pick up and play kind of affair, but you can also spend all day on Marvel Snap. With the great artwork, slick gameplay, and huge range of Marvel characters, we reckon this would be a day well spent.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\nWe thought we\u2019d start with a game you might just have seen advertised about the internet. While these dubious ads might put you off, we\u2019re here to say that this one ain\u2019t so bad. A lot of mobile games come under the genre of \u201cidle game\u201d \u2013 which means that after a while the game plays itself, and you only have to check in every now and again.<\/p>\n
Rise of Cultures is a great example of this, which means you can fit it around your busy schedule. It\u2019s also a great game for history fans who love Age of Empires but don\u2019t quite have the time to play. Maybe not one for core gamers, but great for casuals.<\/p>\n
Download Rise of Cultures for free on Android<\/a> or iPhone<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n More than just a battle-royale game, Fortnite is a cultural phenomenon that features multiple ways to play. Not only can you play the main experience without the building (and without any teammates if you prefer to go it alone), but you can also undertake a number of fan-made side experiences in Creative mode.<\/p>\n Fortnite is changing all the time, but there\u2019s almost always something tempting in the battle pass that you work towards over time, earning XP across all the different modes in the game. It\u2019s a great way to spend your spare time, and it\u2019s free to start playing too! It also runs particularly well with mobile controllers like the Backbone One<\/a>. Of course, though, you\u2019ll need a good internet connection to get the most out of it.<\/p>\n Play Fortnite on mobile with Xbox Cloud Gaming<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n With a gorgeously simple art style and heaps of cutesy characters to boot, Two Dots is one of the most underrated games on mobile in our opinion, and it offers multiple ways to play as well.<\/p>\n On top of the hundreds of free levels in the main part of the game (which is a fun spin on the match-three puzzle formula), Two Dots also has weekly treasure hunts where you can peruse beautiful artwork in search of characters, items and other random stuff (think Where\u2019s Wally with a bit more chic).<\/p>\n Play Two Dots for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n When we first played the PC version of this game, we were absolutely blown away by its heartfelt storytelling and a very unique gameplay mechanic \u2013 you control the game by blinking, with the main character\u2019s life quite literally flashing before your eyes.<\/p>\n You can read our Before Your Eyes review<\/a> to see what else we had to say about it, or read our Before Your Eyes interview to learn all about the developers and how they ended up partnering with Netflix to get this award-winning game onto mobile devices.<\/p>\n Play Before Your Eyes on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a> (free with a Netflix subscription)<\/strong><\/p>\n Genshin Impact, like Pokemon Go years prior, took the world by storm when it came out for free. This was in the midst of lockdown, too, so \u2013 like Animal Crossing \u2013 it was a lifeline to those in need of gaming comfort.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a gatcha game, which means the gameplay loop revolves around in-game currency being spent to receive a random in-game item. With new items coming out all the time it might seem a little daunting to start now, but many people do, and there are plenty who swear it\u2019s never too late to start Genshin!<\/p>\n Download Genshin Impact for free on iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Wayward Souls is a fantasy adventure game that somewhat resembles the old top-down Zelda series, with a gameplay loop more akin to a roguelike. The challenge of this game is a step up from all we\u2019ve mentioned so far, but we thought it was time to include something that tests your abilities.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a fan of Hades, or even the Souls series, and fancy something similar on your phone, we recommend Wayward Souls.<\/p>\n Buy Wayward Souls from the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> (\u00a36.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n Sometimes we just want a familiar face when we\u2019re out and about with only our phone for company. Well, rest assured, because everyone\u2019s favourite Italian Plumber (unless you\u2019re acquainted with a real Italian plumber) is available on mobile. And while it might look like a generic runner, the game is super fun.<\/p>\n It isn\u2019t an \u201cendless runner\u201d but an automatic runner with plenty of different stages, each with plenty of coins to collect. There are loads of different modes, too, and a Toad Garden to build and expand with the coins you earn. Happiness in the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n Download Super Mario Run for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n In contemporary life he is ubiquitous; on birthday cakes, in memes, in the crowd at a fancy dress party. The Among Us guy is a cultural icon, and we think this is well deserved. Another game that blew up in lockdown, Among Us is a sci-fi Cluedo in which friends must work together to keep a spaceship afloat, while one to three murderous imposters try to sabotage the whole enterprise.<\/p>\n It\u2019s still enjoyed by many today as a quick social game to jump into whenever. Very simple, but truly one of the best mobile games.<\/p>\n Download Among Us for free on Android<\/a> or iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n On the surface, a blend of X-Files, Twin Peaks, and \u201980s retro gaming. And once you\u2019ve dived in you won\u2019t be disappointed. And it\u2019s no surprise, because this point-and-click adventure comes from the same team that made the iconic The Secret of Monkey Island.<\/p>\n Winner of multiple awards, this game will be a blessing to your mobile. Don\u2019t just take our word for it \u2013 try for yourself!<\/p>\n Buy Thimbleweed Park on the App Store<\/a> or Google Play Store<\/a> (\u00a38.99)<\/strong><\/p>\n While it\u2019s true that the craze ended about five years ago, Pok\u00e9mon Go is still a great game to get into. Wandering around the real world, with an augmented Pok\u00e9mon-world reality on your phone, is an absolute dream come true for fans of the franchise.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also a great way to get some exercise and vitamin D as you game, but please look where you\u2019re going. You don\u2019t want to fall down a man-hole as you search for that rare Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n Download Pok\u00e9mon Go for free on iOS<\/a> or Android<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n It wouldn\u2019t be a complete list without the brilliant Marvel Snap. It\u2019s a card game for Marvel fans, sure, but it\u2019s also a game everyone can enjoy. The diverse decks of cards available are great, and the gameplay loop adheres to that marketing quote of \u201csimple yet addictive\u201d.<\/p>\n Like a lot of mobile games it\u2019s a pick up and play kind of affair, but you can also spend all day on Marvel Snap. With the great artwork, slick gameplay, and huge range of Marvel characters, we reckon this would be a day well spent.<\/p>\n12. Fortnite<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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11. Two Dots<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>10. Before Your Eyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>9. Genshin Impact<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n8. Wayward Souls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n7. Super Mario Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n6. Among Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n5. Thimbleweed Park<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n4. Pok\u00e9mon Go<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n3. Marvel Snap<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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