Ex Astris is a premium mobile RPG with stylish combat that blends turn-based strategy and real-time timing in a way that feels fresh and satisfying. The story leans heavily on sci-fi, but strong characters, puzzles, and solid side quests make it easy to stay hooked.
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If Found... is a deeply personal, emotionally raw game that tells a powerful story through simple yet impactful mechanics. It may not be perfect, but its message and execution hit hard, leaving a mark that sticks with you, no matter who you are.
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Vampire Survivors looks simple, but its endless upgrade combos and unlockable secrets make it hard to put down. Even when the pace dips, there's always a new build or challenge pulling you back in for one more run.
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Sky: Children of the Light is a spiritual successor to Journey, with stunning visuals, peaceful flying mechanics, and genuinely touching social interactions. It’s free-to-play with no pressure to spend, and its replay loop makes it quietly unforgettable.
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Persona 5: The Phantom X brings the full Persona experience to mobile, with stylish visuals, turn-based combat, and classic social sim elements. It sticks closely to the Persona 5 formula, and while monetization creeps in later, the early game feels polished and surprisingly deep for a free-to-play title.
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Limbus Company offers deep, turn-based combat and a rich grind loop that rewards time since every character and EGO can be unlocked just by playing. It's complex, brutal at times, and full of lore nods for Project Moon fans, but even newcomers can get hooked once Mirror Dungeon opens up.
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Dredge takes a familiar progression system: fish, earn, upgrade, repeat, and adds a creepy, slow-burn horror twist that keeps things fresh and unsettling. Simple mechanics, eerie lore, and clever exploration make it easy to get hooked, even as the ocean gets weirder after dark.
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Diablo Immortal delivers surprisingly solid gameplay for mobile, with smooth controls, quality-of-life features, and even free new classes. The catch? Endgame leans heavily into pay-to-win, which undercuts an otherwise great experience.
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Honkai: Star Rail starts simple, but its combat gets deeper as you progress. The real fun comes from exploring its bizarre, detail-packed world full of hidden quests, odd NPCs, and moments that reward curious players.
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Gwent turns The Witcher’s world into a slick, tactical card game with gorgeous art and smart, strategic depth. With six unique factions, smooth progression, and no pay-to-win nonsense, it’s one of the best free card games on mobile.
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Reverse: 1999 combines stylish visuals, full English voice acting, and a surreal 20th-century vibe that sets it apart from most gacha games. The turn-based card combat is smart and satisfying, and the whole thing feels more like an interactive drama than just another mobile RPG.
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Hello Kitty Island Adventure is cozy, cute, and way more fun than it has any right to be. You explore a colorful island, help Sanrio characters with little quests, and slowly unlock new areas as you build friendships. It’s simple, relaxing, and full of charm without ever trying too hard.
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Omega Strikers ditches the usual pay-to-win gacha traps for pure, wild air-hockey–style MOBA action with controls like in League of Legends: Wild Rift, cross-play across PC, consoles, and mobile, plus controller support. Matches zip by in minutes, characters unlock effortlessly, and the music slaps.
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Apex Mobile nails the full Apex Legends feel on your phone thanks to fast movement, slick gunplay, and sneaky directional audio that even outclasses some console quirks. While controller support and team-focused modes still need polish, quick rounds and lone-wolf-friendly tweaks keep me firing up match after match.
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Tower of Fantasy allows you to explore a sprawling sci-fi world where your custom avatar can wield three ghost weapons at once. Zipping around on hoverboards, diving into live co-op events, and unearthing hidden loot make every session feel fresh and full of discovery.
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Zenless Zone Zero has action, puzzle, and visual-novel elements with satisfying combat that’s easy to learn but has enough depth for enthusiasts. The game keeps players hooked with a promising story, just be ready for plenty of on-screen reminders if you like to figure things out on your own.
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Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile brings the full-scale Warzone action to your phone, offering the same maps and modes, though touch controls and older devices might lag. With cross-progression and fast battle royales, it’s the easiest way to dive into more Warzone anywhere.
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Poinpy has so finely tuned gameplay that it feels like a perfect lab experiment, delivering pure, unfiltered fun every time. Plus, you’ve got endless ways to customize your run and a treasure trove of surprises waiting to be uncovered.
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Rocket League Sideswipe packs car-soccer into quick, two-minute duels with no drifting, just a simple joypad for movement, boost, and jump after a minute-long tutorial. With rotating modes, seamless matchmaking, and no in-match chat, it’s an addictive pick-up-and-play game you can enjoy anywhere.
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Wuthering Waves brings a Genshin-style open world to mobile, allowing you to explore for hours and even jump into friends' worlds for quick co-op runs. It can get grindy if you push too hard, but with more updates on the horizon, this game is easy to stay hooked without burning out.
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Marvel Snap is a free mobile card game born from the fallout of Thanos, with six-turn duels lasting just 30 seconds to three minutes. You draft a twelve-card deck, juggle rising energy to claim three locations and fuse ongoing buffs with on-reveal tricks.
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Genshin Impact brings AAA-quality graphics to a free RPG, with a huge open world you can explore solo or with up to three friends while swapping between four characters. You earn plenty of free pulls to snag new heroes, but you’ll need to manage Resin to claim boss and dungeon rewards.
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Balatro has a clean design, catchy music, and smooth features, which make it a joy to play. Its core loop, using jokers to tweak how poker hands form, lets you chase four-card straights or gap-filled runs, then boost your favorite hand types so every deal feels like a fresh puzzle.
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Hades offers sharp, fast-paced combat and rogue-like runs that never play out the same way twice. Even if you fall short, you unlock new powers and peel back more of Zagreus’s story, so every attempt feels like real progress.
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Wild Rift brings the MOBA thrill to your phone with simpler modes and rebalanced champions that smooth out the learning curve. On top of welcoming new players, it feels like a full-blown, high-quality game you’ll happily sink hours into.
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Not every mobile game is made to drain your battery and wallet. Some games from the 2020s go premium and prove that phones can offer way more than mindless taps and microtransactions.
In this article, we've gathered 25 of the best mobile games released so far this decade, and yes, they’re actually worth your time.
