5 new mobile games to try this week - November 3rd, 2022
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
Who doesn't love new games? We certainly do - there's just something about the exhilaration of a new title you can't wait to dive into, as the loading screen pops up and you enter a brave new world.
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.
By the way, if you've got an unquenchable thirst for curated games you can obsess over each week, be sure to check out our NEW WEEKLY MOBILE GAMES hub, or join our lively community on Twitter or Discord.
Let's get on with it!
1
Dragon Caffi
An adorable open-world puzzle adventure, this visually distinct title features handpainted artwork and traditional animation as players embark on a culinary quest filled with delectable treats and colourful characters. Players step into the shoes of Margo, a fox spirit with dreams of becoming a baker in the world of Aethwy.
The game boasts more than a hundred dishes players can discover, plus entertaining mini-games to dive into and a cast of quirky characters they'll encounter along the way. The NPCs have lovely character designs that add to the wholesome appeal of the game.
2
How to Say Goodbye
This narrative puzzle adventure paints loss and grief in a different light as players discover what it means to move on from the perspective of a little ghost. Players will move the decor around and solve puzzles while encountering disoriented spirits along the way, all done in a kind, subtle, and almost quiet manner.
The game is inspired by children's literature greats such as Tomi Ungerer, Tove Jansson, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Maurice Sendak, and features a poignant take on finding peace in the afterlife across 15 chapters.
3
Viking Gods - Idle Tap Game
This casual tap title lets players reap rewards even when they're logged off the game across idle missions. It offers a quirky and cartoonish take on the Nine Realms as players team up with the goddess Freya to deal with Loki's mischief in a pick-up-and-play clicker game.
Players can unlock rooms, generate resources, boost production, battle in Ragnarok and collect Champions to take down foes. The game adds plenty of humour to classic Norse mythology with over 40 missions to complete and tons of legendary characters to discover.
4
The Past Within
Rusty Lake's co-op adventure offers a unique point-and-click experience where two players need to work together to make sense of the mysteries about Albert Vanderboom. One will work in the past while the other will solve puzzles in the future, with two different perspectives players can try to piece together in both 2D and 3D.
The two chapters can be played through in approximately two hours. The game also boasts cross-platform play, allowing online buddies to join forces on mobile, Mac, PC and the Nintendo Switch soon.
5
ARIDA: Backland's Awakening
This single-player adventure thrusts players into the world of the 19th-century Brazilian backlands as they try to brave arid regions to gather resources and survive the drought. The game follows the tale of Cícera on a quest to find her parents, discovering collectables and unearthing legends along the way.
The game features various equipment players need to master to survive, as well as recipes they need to craft and quests they must fulfil from village elders and other characters to make it through another day.
