5 new mobile games to try this week - March 27th, 2025
Fresh mobile picks you should give a go this week
- Climb to the top of the mountain to outrun an actual cloud
- Play baseball in your backyard against snooty kids
- Build your deck across a roguelike card battler
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
Steel Paws
Crafted by game designer Yu Suzuki of "Virtua Fighter" and "Shenmue" fame, this colourful beat-em-up lets you fight your way up a mysterious tower while smashing through robots using the titular paws along the way.
With your mecha pals by your side, you'll aim to conquer the tower while navigating the treacherous environment at the same time. Thankfully, you can upgrade your team with new parts and special skills using the loot you collect on every stage - and should you fail, you can rinse and repeat until you uncover the secrets of the tower once and for all.
2
Gordian Quest
Is there some sort of innate masochist within us that makes roguelike games so appealing? If there is, Gordian Quest can certainly quench that thirst with its compelling loop, where you'll essentially build your deck, go on a dungeon-exploring run, die, and repeat.
The mobile-optimised mobile version offers a four-act Campaign Mode, a challenging Realm Mode, and ten different heroes you can choose to build your skills with, along with a free-to-try model and a one-time purchase to unlock the whole thing. With more than 700 cards to tinker around with and plenty of procedurally generated stages to challenge, you'll no doubt want to take it on over and over and over again - lucky for your inner masochist, isn't it?
3
Gizmoat
Life isn't easy when you're a little mountain goat just trying to make it to the top in one piece. It's bad enough that you can fall to your death with one wrong step - but now you've got an actual cloud chasing after you too? You just can't catch a break, can you?
In Gizmoat, you'll play as the aforementioned unfortunate goat, trying your best to hop from one platform to the next without slipping into the deadly depths below. The pixel art may make it look adorable, but the pressure is on to outrun an oncoming cloud and to get the highest score possible while you're at it. Can you climb to the top and truly be the GOAT?
4
Backyard Baseball '97
Get ready for some serious nostalgia with Backyard Baseball '97, now accessible from the palm of your hand. Whether you're really into baseball or you're just looking for some charming banter from the colourful characters you'll meet in your backyard, there's plenty to keep you busy throughout each season.
Additionally, the Random Pick-up and Single Game modes will have you choosing how best to challenge your team across the playoffs and the championship. Or if you just need to stretch those muscles a little bit, the Batting Practice lets you go up against Mr. Clanky to get those clicks in place!
5
VolleyBall King
As you might expect from the title, VolleyBall King lets you dominate the courts with your volleyball skills as you assemble a team of athletes to become the sport's titular king. As you recruit top-tier members into your team, you can train them and develop their skills to win every match.
You can also climb the ranks and aim for the highest scores, take a break with mini-games, or compete against other players in the arena to see who can become the true King.
