5 new mobile games to try this week - April 10th, 2025
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
- Collect multiple minions across a casual auto-battler
- Chain together a magical Snake-esque conga line
- Run your own cosy cafe and serve cute creatures
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.
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Let's get on with it!
1
MageTrain
If you've ever wished your Snake could do more than just snake around during the Nokia days of old, now's your chance. MageTrain adds a Survivors-like twist to the classic game by letting you build your train of warriors to eliminate waves of enemies coming at you from all directions, from seemingly innocent woodland creatures to gigantic golems in the middle of the forest.
As you auto-attack your way through foes, you can upgrade your heroes and take advantage of a deep skill tree to make each new run ideally more successful than the last. And because no two runs are the same, you can expect to keep switching up your strategies and your lineup of heroes until you find the most magical conga line that's best for you.
2
Bunnysip Tale - Casual Cute Cafe
Send halp, because what's quite possibly one of the cutest and cosiest cafe sims is here. Aptly titled Bunnysip Tale, this lovely little adventure will have you stepping into the paws of Luna Watson as you're tasked with running a cute cafe to serve equally cute customers across the enchanting Jero City. While you whip up your loyal clients' favourite drinks, you'll also get to know them more personally as they share their tales with you - all in a day's work for the manager of the Moonlight House cafe.
And because you're so nice to your regular patrons, they'll leave you little gifts as you go along. Who knows? You might even make a real friend or two - there's a Cat Priest, a Bear Security Guard, and a fishing Capybara, so you're simply spoiled for choice!
3
Minion Rumble
Minions equal madcap mayhem in this idle auto-battler from Com2uS, where you'll not only collect as many minions as you can muster but also summon cute creature Champions to help you on your epic adventure. Minion Rumble throws a little roguelike twist in the mix, offering randomised skill cards to keep you on your toes.
Apart from the offline rewards, the portrait mode adds to its casual nature too, not to mention the visuals here are just too darn adorable to resist. There's a capybara with a backpack in there somewhere with no business being this cute - and it's nicknamed "Capyboo". Capyboo, for crying out loud.
4
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami
It's not easy uncovering the truth, especially when you're a duck detective who's always down on your luck. In Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, you'll put on your detective cap as Eugene McQuacklin and get to the bottom of the titular salami, interviewing suspects and solving puzzles along the way.
With its adorable 2D visuals and equally adorable cast of characters, the point-and-click puzzler offers 2-3 hours of cosy vibes and plenty of humour, topped with fully voiced dialogue and the first two levels available to play for free. Do you have what it takes to quack the case?
5
Fortress Frontlines
From the makers of Pocket Necromancer comes this roguelike tower defence that brings frenetic fun to mobile, complete with relentless waves of enemies, powerful hero synergies, and ultra-flashy attacks. As you build your deck to outlast the endless hordes of foes charging your way, you'll need to learn to adapt to your enemies' weaknesses as well as the randomised elements that make sure no two runs are the same.
Of course, the more you play, the more you'll unlock rarer cards and level up your skills, with permanent upgrades that will surely turn the tide of battle in your favour. And if you're hungry to show off your expertise, there's the leaderboard to compete in too for the ultimate bragging rights.
