So we’ve chosen to start with a straightforward, though perhaps bizarre, concept. Which of the top mobile games would you urge an extraterrestrial to install first if it landed tomorrow and asked for a crash lesson in gaming? We’re not searching for obscure gems or even run-away hits with such an odd filter applied. We’re looking at genre-defining titles that have contributed significantly to the history of smartphone gaming. A real App Store and Google Play best hits collection.
THE BEST PHONE GAMES
We’re starting with a small list, but we’ll be expanding it over the coming months – and maybe eliminating one or two entries when they’re displaced or lose the continuous support of their developers.
RAID: SHADOW LEGENDS
It’s easy for seasoned gamers to be suspicious of gacha RPGs. However, a remarkable amount of people appear to play them, and Raid: Shadow Legends is the 800-pound gorilla of this much-loved and despised sub-genre. You can’t just ignore it.
It’s impossible to dismiss a game that looks this beautiful, with dazzling 3D visuals and screen-filling fireworks accompanying every PVE story quest or PVP Arena battle.
GENSHIN IMPACT
Genshin Impact openly acknowledges its The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild inspiration, with a recognizable anime-inflected fantasy environment and action-RPG gameplay.
However, you’ll overlook the blatant homage act because it captures the model so well, and it does it in the form of a free-to-play mobile game. That is absolutely remarkable.
EPIC SEVEN
Do you enjoy watching anime? Is there anything more exciting than the unpredictable thrill of a gacha game? In such case, we propose that you try Epic Seven. This free-to-play game is all about assembling a squad of heroes and then leading them through turn-based RPG combat as the tale progresses.
You truly get a sense for the game’s large cast of people through the writing, and the gacha gameplay means that you’ll certainly get connected to a different collection of characters than another player. Add to that the fact that it features some pretty well-done anime sequences, and you’ve got yourself one of the most engrossing games on mobile.
CALL OF DUTY: MOBILE
Quality online shooters abound on both Android and iOS, but Call of Duty: Mobile is undoubtedly the most comprehensive package of the bunch. It combines a stylish, fast-paced multiplayer shooter with a larger Battle Royale mode.
It all looks and flows great, with excellent controller compatibility and a plethora of options to experiment with.
GRID AUTOSPORT
There are several fast and stylish arcade racers that attempt to replicate the console experience on mobile. However, only one of them accomplishes a true 1:1 conversion.
Grid Autosport is a full-fledged vintage console racing that has been ported to your phone. It is still a remarkable accomplishment.
MARVEL Future Revolution
The fighting in the game is slick and fluid, providing a terrific experience that’s simple to get lost in. Each hero has many unique powers that may alter the tide of combat, as well as one main strike that deals steady damage.
Customization is another aspect that distinguishes Marvel Future Revolution from other mobile hero games. Each hero has hundreds upon hundreds of customizing possibilities – it’s not just about battling criminals. It’s all about looking nice while you’re doing it. Because you may customize every aspect of a hero, even down to individual fingers, it’s doubtful that you’ll ever come across another hero that looks exactly like yours.