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Best Mobile Games for 2026
BetaBeacon
January 2, 2026

Best Mobile Games for 2026

- Rockstar Games' Red Dead Redemption was released on mobile in 2025, including the original story campaign and Undead Nightmare expansion, priced at .99 or available through a Netflix subscription. - Subnautica also transitioned to mobile, offering a survival adventure set on an alien oceanic planet, optimized for touch controls and supporting controllers, priced at .99. - Persona 5: The Phantom X delivered a mobile-specific RPG experience with gacha mechanics and turn-based combat, maintaining ties to the original Persona 5 storyline, and offering free-to-play mechanics. - Where Winds Meet is an open-world wuxia title on mobile with demanding hardware requirements, featuring cross-progression support and light monetization. - DREDGE brought its Eldritch fishing simulation to mobile, included in Google Play Pass for subscribers, priced at .99. - Cassette Beasts is a premium turn-based RPG inspired by Pokémon on mobile, offering cassette monster collection and combat, priced at .99. - Destiny: Rising brought the FPS MMO experience to mobile for free, with typical NetEase monetization strategies. - Enter the Gungeon and Exit the Gungeon were released on mobile simultaneously, offering bullet hell and platforming gameplay with touchscreen and controller support. - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown combined platforming and Metroidvania elements in a 2.5D action-adventure on mobile, offering offline play and full controller support.
One of 2024's worst gacha games relaunches without microtransactions, and it's already looking so much better
AppWizard
November 25, 2025

One of 2024’s worst gacha games relaunches without microtransactions, and it’s already looking so much better

Gacha mechanics in gaming can evoke mixed emotions, with titles like Zenless Zone Zero and Honkai Star Rail featuring impressive graphics but facing criticism for their microtransactions. Solo Leveling: Arise was anticipated by fans but was quickly dismissed due to its aggressive monetization strategy, which included frequent flash sales and multiple subscription models. A review described the game as "too grindy, frustrating, and repetitive," with poor drop rates. A new version, Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive, has been released on PC, removing gacha mechanics and allowing players to recruit Hunters and craft weapons without randomness. This iteration aims to reward effort and strategy, with players able to earn all Hunters through gameplay. The game currently holds a 75% rating on Steam, with some concerns about always-online requirements and anti-cheat issues. Netmarble is reportedly working on a solution for offline play. Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive is priced at .99 / £34.99 on Steam, with a free demo available. Over 10,000 players have already engaged with the game.
Gritty military RTS parks its obsession with realism to bring you one of the coolest zombie modes I've seen in ages
AppWizard
October 31, 2025

Gritty military RTS parks its obsession with realism to bring you one of the coolest zombie modes I’ve seen in ages

Broken Arrow, a strategy game set for release in 2025, has faced challenges with cheating and faction imbalance since its launch. Developer Steel Balalaika has released an update that introduces Easy Anti-Cheat and an internal cheat detection system, allowing offline play with anti-cheat disabled. The update also addresses gameplay balance by adjusting damage output and aiming times for cruise missiles, toning down the Russian Guard tank specialization, and providing buffs to the US faction. Additionally, a Halloween-themed zombie mode has been introduced.
Payday 3 promised players an offline mode 20 months ago, now Starbreeze says it's "not feasible"
AppWizard
October 3, 2025

Payday 3 promised players an offline mode 20 months ago, now Starbreeze says it’s “not feasible”

Payday 3, launched in 2023 by Starbreeze, faces challenges in stabilizing its core mechanics and improving player experience. The game struggles to attract players, with Steam statistics showing Payday 2 consistently exceeding 30,000 daily players, while Payday 3 fails to reach significant numbers. The anticipated offline mode, promised in February 2024 as part of Operation Medic Bag, has not materialized nearly 20 months later, and general manager Jonas Skantz indicated it is no longer feasible due to resource constraints. Player sentiment reflects disappointment over the slow progress and low priority of the offline mode, especially since Payday 2 supports offline play. Starbreeze is focusing on enhancing core mechanics and engine upgrades for Payday 3, but the offline mode remains sidelined for now. Players are encouraged to explore other crime-themed games or engage with the Payday community on Discord.
Inspired by an underrated TTRPG, this new fantasy adventure is adding more of everything
AppWizard
September 11, 2025

Inspired by an underrated TTRPG, this new fantasy adventure is adding more of everything

Frosthaven, a digital adaptation of the board game and sequel to Gloomhaven’s video game, launched in Early Access on Steam at the end of July and has achieved a 72% user rating. Upcoming updates include three new heroes, over 18 new quests, five bosses, and the Unfettered storyline in October, with major updates planned for January, April, and July of 2026, introducing additional content and culminating in the plot's finale. More than 80 quests and various enhancements are expected throughout the Early Access period.
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