5 new mobile games to try this week - January 9th, 2025
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
- Run a sushi restaurant for Very Important Penguins
- Defeat virtual monsters by clearing IRL chores
- Auto-run through an enchanted grove with forest spirits
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
Habit Kingdom
If you have a nasty habit of putting off your chores because adulting is such, well, a chore, you're not alone. Why prioritise washing dishes when you've got a neverending list of games just waiting to be played on your phone? Thankfully, Habit Kingdom is adding to that aforementioned list with its own gamified experience - and yes, the more chores you have, the better you'll do.
Sound counterproductive? It's actually anything but, given how Habit Kingdom will have you slaying beasts to save the world by simply getting your chores done. Clear out the items on your to-do list to progress, as every task you finish performs an in-game action. With that kind of motivation, you'll be tidying up your hopeless desk and keeping your whole house spick and span in no time - and maybe even clear out those New Year's resolutions along the way too.
2
Atomic Champions
What is it about breaking bricks that's so satisfying for some reason? Atomic Champions will have you smashing through them using special booster-card-powered abilities, unlocking fresh mechanics that spice up the gameplay with each new level.
As you unleash more power-ups through your cards, you can challenge your online frenemies across the globe in brick-breaking brawls - all by using adorable animals that have a penchant for smashing through everything in their way.
3
Archero 2
Habby is at it again with Archero 2, the sequel to the popular Survivors-esque action roguelike that's already garnered 200 millions players to date. Save the world from the nefarious Demon King by choosing your skills wisely.
If you fail - as you inevitably will time and time again - fret not! The roguelike element to this fast-paced adventure will have you back on your feet in no time with bigger, better, and cooler skills. You can even challenge other would-be heroes in thrilling PvP, or dive into the Boss Seal Battle and Trial Tower dungeons for even more archery action.
4
Penguin Sushi Bar: Idle Game
Fish-loving penguins and scrumptious sushi are a match made in heaven - at least, according to HyperBeard's adorable new cooking sim on mobile. Out now on Android with an iOS launch coming later this month, Penguin Sushi Bar will have you whipping up fishy delights in the kitchen to serve VIPs - or Very Important Penguins - across your own sushi restaurant.
Collect skilled penguins to boost your kitchen efficiency, or sit back, relax, and let your penguins do their job even when you're away. The lovely art style adds to the charm here, topped with a satisfying soundscape for an overall chill-y experience.
5
A Kindling Forest
This roguelike auto-runner tasks you with battling against an ancient evil using forest spirits by your side. Dodge deadly vines and shoot giant spiders to save the day, with each arrow you collect and shoot manifesting the powers of the forest spirits aiding you on your journey.
What makes this roguelike even more interesting is, perhaps, the story behind it, as it's developed by a high school teacher who's students would - as developer Dennis Berndtsson himself put it - "freak out". Stay in school, kids!
