Whatoplay presents 25 of the best iOS and Android titles this year. All arranged by
playscore. To check out the full list, visit our page on all the best iOS and Android games.
25. Inked on Android and iOS Opening our list is this gorgeous
puzzle game from Nuverse. Hand-drawn with a unique ballpoint-pen aesthetic,
it follows a tale driven by love. Accompanied by a moving musical score, change the world around
you using a variety of simple puzzles. It didn’t get enough scores to warrant
a playscore on Android, but the iOS version received a score of 8.17.
24. Populus Run Anyone mildly familiar with
the runner genre will find something similar in this unconventional title from developer FIFTYTWO.
Lead these chaotic bunch of characters to freedom as they dodge flying giant fast foods and other
random objects. It’s currently available on the Apple Arcade and it receives a playscore of 8.17.
23. Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee on Android and iOS
If you’re looking to scratch that roguelike itch on your smartphones, then this game is for you.
Survive an alien planet as you find a way to restore your ship’s generator.
Select from a crazy cast of characters, each with unique abilities, and engage in a never-ending
gauntlet of dungeon-crawling escapades. Each death brings new surprises.
It receives a playscore of 8.18 for the Android.
22. SaGa Frontier Remastered on Android and iOS Before there was Octopath Traveler, there was Saga
Frontier. Select from one of the 8th main protagonists with their own story to tell
and embark on an epic fantasy adventure. This re-release includes updated visuals and sound,
perfect for those handy-dandy smartphones. Android receives a playscore of 8.18.
21. World Of Demons An Apple Arcade title is
PLATINUMGAMES’ stylish character-action game. If you’re into Devil May Cry or Bayonetta,
then this is the hack and slash fix you need.
In terms of story, it’s like Nioh where you brave through a Yokai-infested world. Dive
into Japanese folklore on your small screens in this iOS title. It receives a playscore of 8.20.
20. Cookie Run: Kingdom on Android and iOS Fresh out of the oven is an unlikely fantasy tale
about sentient cookies. Govern a kingdom ruled by these sweet and savory desserts. Assemble the best
cookie team and engage in cute but epic RPG-style battles using your hardened troops. There
are a ton of collectibles here and secrets to uncover. It has a playscore of 8.20 for the iOS.
19. FOG - Battle Royale on Android and iOS One of the many Battle Royales for mobile
devices. This iOS title pits 30 players against each other in a battle for supremacy.
What makes this game different from the others is its mix of MOBA mechanics.
One thing’s for certain: the last man standing takes the crown.
Select from powerful medieval weapons and dominate the playing field. A playscore of 8.21.
18. Slay the Spire on Android and iOS Considered by many as the strongest
deck builder-roguelike on the market right now. Mix and match the cards you have
at your disposal and climb up an ever-changing spire.
You’ll have to ace off against powerful enemies. But don’t worry, as a roguelike,
each death is a learning experience. The Android version gets a playscore of 8.22.
17. CLAP HANZ GOLF There’s not a lot of great golf games for the iOS,
but thankfully this one from Claphanz actually has some depth to it. Whether you want to go on
a golf tournament or make your own courses, Clap Hanz Golf has a lot of content for the
fans of this sport and it’s even available on Apple Arcade. It receives a playscore of 8.26.
16. lumen. A puzzle-game rendered in realistic 3D.
lumen. transports players into a secret room once owned by a famous antique collector. Throughout
your stay in these hallowed halls, solve a myriad of puzzles using light-based physics. Use mirrors
and lenses to overcome tricky challenges. This Apple Arcade title receives a playscore of 8.27.
15. Dadish 2 on Android and iOS Mobile games have no shortage of
ridiculous concepts for their games. This sequel to the adventures of this
responsible radish takes us to more rad levels in challenging classic platforming.
Like the good ol’ days of Super Mario, go on a side-scrolling trip as you bounce and
dodge your way around obstacles. A playscore of 8.28 for the iOS.
14. Cyberika: Action Adventure RPG on Android and iOS
The popularity of Cyberpunk titles have skyrocketed since last year and more games
have adapted to neon-lit dystopias. In Cyberika, survive in a city full of invasive technology,
drug-crazed criminals, and capitalist overlords. Augment yourself and enjoy
an action-adventure RPG for the mobile. Its iOS version receives a playscore of 8.30.
13. The Walking Dead: Survivors on Android and iOS It was only a matter of time before The Walking
Dead makes a clone out of popular settlement games like Clash of Clans. While it does
share a ton of similarities, what Survivors does differently is its story-based moments.
Making tough decisions in this post-apocalyptic world is crucial
and your decisions as a leader will change the game. It has a playscore of 8.31 for the iOS.
12. Infinite Galaxy on Android and iOS Lead a galactic fleet and make your name
across the entire galaxy in this space-simulation from CAMEL GAMES. Build an unstoppable empire by
upgrading the right technologies and send them off to the far reaches of space for total domination.
Think of it as Stellaris for the mobile. It recently came out this year for iOS but
its Android version arrived first last year This iOS release gets a playscore of 8.40.
11. DRAGON QUEST TACT on Android and iOS A classic JRPG like Dragon Quest has had a lot
of evolution over the years. We’ve had Builders, a Minecraft-like adventure set in the DQ universe
and we have this Strategy game that’s far from the series’ usual mechanics.
Embark on a grand fantasy adventure in strategic combat. Plan your moves
ahead and learn every enemy’s weakness. It receives a playscore of 8.44 for the iOS.
10. Northgard Speaking of strategy games,
Playdigious’ Norse-powered 4X game lets you expand your Viking empire as they survive the
harsh nature of the cold European wilderness. Manage your resources and train your troops
to achieve the most optimal development. There’s a ton of micromanagement here,
but don’t let it intimidate you. It receives a playscore of 8.47.
9. Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat You might’ve seen this on your local
Arcade. Also a part of Apple Arcade, this rhythm-based title lets you follow the beat
using this adorable Japanese drum. Like all rhythm games, time your hits right and
challenge yourself with its multiple difficulty settings. It receives a playscore of 8.47.
8. Astracraft on Android and iOS A sandbox game designed for creative people.
Create your own little mecha machine and power it up to your heart’s content.
Build, modify and let your creation fight the many threats lurking around its massive world.
There are multiple tools ready for tinkering, especially if you’re the experimental type.
Expect hours of content here as it receives a playscore of 8.49 for the iOS.
7. Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins on Android and iOS
An interactive puzzle adventure set within the Doctor Who universe. It picks up right after
the episode “Blink'' and it lets players face off against the terrifying Weeping Angels. Use
your smartphone to navigate around the challenging puzzles. And don’t forget the golden rules: never
turn your back, don’t look away and don’t blink. It receives a playscore of 8.49 for the Android.
6. SMASH LEGENDS on Android and iOS Not to be confused with Nintendo’s
crossover fighting game. This bite-sized brawler might share similarities to Nintendo’s triple A
fighter, but it builds its own identity as a mobile game with its arcade-y aesthetics.
Play against other players in short three-minute battles. Select from a cast of quirky characters
and win by knocking them off the map. It receives a playscore of 8.52 on the iOS.
5. NBA Ball Stars on Android and iOS Far from the usual NBA titles we’ve seen
on other platforms. Ball Stars is a puzzle game at best. You’ll meet your favorite NBA players,
but you only get to see them without any chance of interaction. For the most part,
you’re solving match-three puzzles and collecting various cards. If you’re expecting to play an
actual Basketball game here, don’t bother. It receives a playscore of 8.52 for the iOS.
4. Giant Dancing Plushies on Android and iOS A Kaiju game with a twist. Instead of going
on a rampage across the city using nuclear powers, use the power of music to control
these colossal cuties. Upgrade them using a bunch of abilities and make them an unstoppable threat.
It receives a playscore of 8.62 on the iOS.
3. Unruly Heroes on Android and iOS Already out on the consoles 2 years ago,
this 2D action-adventure just hit the mobile this year. It’s inspired by China’s popular story,
“The Journey to the West''. Solve puzzles and embark on a trip of epic proportions.
The game looks great for a mobile port. Its hand-drawn art and fluid animations
are perfect for smartphones. A playscore of 8.63 on the iOS.
2. Queen: Rock Tour on Android and iOS Jam to the tunes of one of the best bands
in the world. Rock Tour is a rhythm-game built for fans of British Rock band,
Queen. Select from its popular tunes and unlock behind the scenes trivia
and media straight from the vaults. It has a playscore of 8.69 on the iOS.
1. And the best new mobile game for this year is FANTASIAN
Available on the Apple Arcade, this is a product of the industry legends responsible for the Final
Fantasy series. This spectacular RPG takes players into hand-crafted worlds that look like dioramas.
Players assume the role of the protagonist, Leo, who awakens from a massive explosion
only to find himself lost in a strange land with only one memory left to him. Engage in
frenetic battles and vibe to Nobuo Uematsu’s impressive score. It receives a playscore of 8.71.