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50. The Horus Heresy: Legions – TCG card battle game
Legions brings together the iconic space marines from Warhammer 40K universe for a strategy card game where you choose your leaders and wage war against the Emperor. It features a full-length singleplayer campaign and as well as a PvP and it receives a playscore of 8.37
49. Splash Cars
Sometimes all you need is a splash of color. This game uses cars in a wholly different way. It's not about speed. It's all about navigating through the obstacles that stand in the way of you bringing color to their blank, gray cities. It also gets a score of 8.37
48. Major Mayhem 2
This sequel brings to the Major Mayhen brings us more side scrolling action, letting us return to the American Dream of shooting down evil villains with guns and grenades. There's 50 hand crafted levels and a whole load of fun bosses, earning it score of 8.38
47. Godzilla Defense Force
If you're a fan of Godzilla on the big screen, you can bring the lore around in your pockets with NEXON's strategy game. Defeat the series mighty Kaiju, keep their skills and buffs for the next battle, and let them fight once more. It's waves and waves of engaging faceoffs, all for a score of 8.39.
46. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
Great for fans of the popular card series. Start out a brand new story with some of their most iconic characters and immerse in a world complete with the voices we knew and loved. Take the journey to the top in story-mode, or show off your skills in PvP battles. It has a playscore of 8.4
45. SHADOWGUN LEGENDS - FPS PvP and Coop Shooting Game
Not too far ahead is a game of REAL-TIME action. One of the Android's Top 10 Games in 2018, Madfinger Games futuristic shooter nails function and form. Back then it brought a new level in mobile shooting, with great graphics, and enthralling action within its immersive campaign and PvPs.
44. Clash Royale
Many of you already know this, and have probably never stopped playing it since. Converting their addictive COC energy into medieval 1v1 card strategies, SUPERCELL became the posterboy for yet another mobile format. It gets a playscore of 8.41.
43. Burger Shop 2
A sequel to GoBit Games' casual cooking game sees you rising in the ranks of the restaurant world. Expand the horizons of your humble fast food empire, keep the hearts of your loyal customers, and open up new leads about the failures of your last venture. We get another playscore of 8.41.
42. Legend of Solgard
Still in the same playscore ballpark, a mobile RPG from the creators of Candy and the Bubble Witch Saga. Using the same match three puzzle formula they're known for, this adds a layer of epic to the mix with their lineup of awesome heroes, built with the same quality and polish we expect.
41. Dawn of Titans
If military tactics is your thing, NaturalMotion has some top tier content for you. Dominate massive titans, build your kingdom and lead your troops to victory. It's been around since 2016, and there might be some greedy monetization to worry about. But with a playscore of 8.42, most don't seem to mind.
40. Heart's Medicine Time to Heal
Capturing the feel of Grey's Anatomy with time management and hospital duty, it tells a captivating love story in the confines of the hospital halls. It's available on the browser, but this one's great for a portable option. You'll have to pay for all of the stories tho. It has a playscore of 8.43
39. Egg, Inc.
Discover the secrets of the universe, one egg at a time. This one's basically an idle clicker like any other: manage a poultry farm with clicks and upgrades, and go from one plain egg to the technological future in no time. Plus, it's fun to see chickens running around.
38. Asphalt 9: Legends
Everything's fair game on the mobile. Within one percentile score, you can go from idle clicker to graphically advanced racers. Gameloft might not have the best reputation when it comes to microtransactions, but when it comes to delicious mobile racing, Asphalt Legends is still the one to beat. A playscore of 8.44.
37. AFK Arena
Lilith Game's venture into gacha RPGs gave us the world of Esperia, complete with heroes with unique abilities and styled in their signature cartoon visuals. The serious grind of gacha gaming is still there, but since it plays more like an idle game, you can sit back and relax as your heroes do all the work. It earns a score of 8.44
36. Archero
Pretty much a combination of arcade, bullet hell and roguelike, Archero has addictiveness down to a science. That is, if you got the competence and luck to make it through their seemingly endless waves of monsters. But with simple drag and release controls, going for that next round and another is an easy feat.
35. Rodeo Stampede - Sky Zoo Safari
If you want the frogger formula, but with a lot more action, this game from Yodo1 games is a great choice. Not only do you get to hop from one animal to the next in a great stampede, you'll also get to round up all your favorite wild animals into your very zoo for profit. It's casual fun for a score of 8.45
34. Redungeon
Crawl into Nitrome's retro pixel dungeons for endless arcade action. The studio has never once failed us on the aesthetics, but Redungeon also offers more in terms of hardcore gameplay and complex traps. Also, with an array of characters to unlock, each with game changing skills of their, stepping into their dungeons are always a great time-killing affair.
33. Polyforge
Soothing, aesthetically pleasing, and overall charming, it's just the kind of break you need from all the action and explosion. But you'll have to savor those moments of calm, because Polyforge actually gets hard quick. Time your taps to hit each corner of the given shape, and prepare for all the complexities ahead. A minimalist time sink with a score of 8.45
32. CSR Racing 2
For the feel of Gran Turismo on the mobile, we have this. This drag racer set a new standard for smartphone, taking us to cities and iconic locations with jaw-dropping realism. And if graphics don't impress you, their lineup supercars just might. Get Ferraris and Lamborghinis into your garage and tune to your heart's content.
31. The Frostrune
Get lost in the world of Old Norse mythology in this point and click adventure from Grimnir Media. Depicting an isolating and lonely world through 2D illustrations, this unique adventure shows its ingenuity through puzzles and Old Norse dialog. It has a playscore of 8.47
30. Dead Venture: Zombie Survival
Probably one of the flashiest where zombie games are concerned. Turning the usually dark genre on its head, we get a taste of zombie killing through vehicular voxel action in three thrilling game modes. Breeze through their 8 story mode chapters, race against time in Time Trial Mode, or put the pedal to the metal in the endless Survival Mode.
29. CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars
The makers of the adorable Cut The Rope series gets on another level of adorable, this time with felines building robots. Be a master engineer and build the most powerful machine in the arena. How they do it without opposable thumbs is anybody's guess. It has a playscore of 8.49
28. Skullgirls
One of the best known names in the fighting game business is now a free to play title on the mobile. Known for their elemental fighters and Art Deco style, smartphone skullgirls is streamlined and optimized for the platform, bringing in their tactical choices along with gogeous graphics and fight assist features.
27. Cube Escape: The Cave
Deep into Rusty Lake is a lingering mystery that's been the subject of many of their escape games. In this ninth chapter to their series, step inside the cave and witness a harrowing story in this point and click adventure game with a score of 8.49
26. Brave Nine - Tactical RPG
Another gacha game that's packed with the anime artstyle that a lot of us. Brave Nine might just have everything you need, with a cute story, an addictive battle system, and a format that makes it relatively easy on the wallet. Earning it a playscore of 8.5
25. Mekorama
The mobile is a great platform for videogame developers to experiment with various forms of gameplay mechanics. Mekorama puts that to the test. This award-winning puzzle game lets you assume control of a tiny robot making his way home. Its impressive presentation of 3D dioramas gives players enough room for creativity with its ‘make your own level’ feature. A playscore of 8.53
24. King Crusher - Roguelike Game
Ankama’s little roguelike adventure swings his way to the mobile. Oddly childlike in in presentation, the game is all about a Kingslayer in an endless quest to rid the world of monarchs. Assemble a team of assassins and let the medieval espionage handle the rest. It’s simple and easy to learn and it only requires a single finger to dominate the myriad of procedurally generated kingdoms.
23. Postknight
Being a Knight has become too common these days, but Kurechii’s adorable role-playing adventure game twists how a Knight should be. Instead of hunting down dragons and saving damsels in distress... you deliver packages. Meet different kinds of people from various walks of life as you journey through its dangerous and quirky lands. It receives a playscore of 8.53
22. Call Of Duty: Mobile
The PC, PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One are already getting enough Call of Duty titles. Activision enters mobile territory with their own take on the Battle Royale genre. Customize your loadout and enter a battlefield of 100 people and become the last man standing. Choose from its multiple game modes if you’re not in it for the BR glory. A playscore of 8.53
21. Grand Mountain Adventure: Snowboard Premiere
This open-world mobile game takes skiing to a whole new level. Pushing your mobile device to the test, participate in various snowboarding challenges in the alps. Perform tricks to rack up some scores with multiple challenges including Slalom, Slopestyle, Ski Cross and more.
20. ANOTHER EDEN
Heralded as one of the best games for the Android and iOS’ last year, this JRPG is an ensemble of Japanese videogame developers from the likes of Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy and Luminous Arc. Save its lost future and embark on a quest across space and time. It has a score of 8.56
19. Knighthood
This vibrant new adventure from Candy Crush creator, King.com, ventures into the realm of Role-Playing Games. Take on the clanking shoes of a brave young knight with only one objective in mind: to fight and conquer. Fight your way to the top and battle foes of unique stature.
18. Burrito Bison: Launcha Libre
Konregate’s iconic Luchador is now on Android and he’s in need of some launching. Strap on his rocket belt and watch him launch his way to retrieve his missing cookbook. In addition to its mobile version, Burrito Bison himself has invited a few of his friends to join in this colorful title.
17. Alto’s Odyssey
A sequel to Noodlecake Studios’ spellbinding sandboarding game. In Odyssey, Alto and his buddies continue to set off in thrilling canyons, hidden temples and windswept landscapes. Like the original, the controls are easy to learn but difficult to master. With your finger, perform tricks and grind your way across the endless sand sea.
16. Bushido Bear
Play as a sword-wieldingbadass bear in this action-game from Spry Fox. Defend your beloved forest from a swarm of evil demons. Hack and slash your way to victory with your two sharp swords. You can also call a few of his friends as you unlock new ninja characters with unique abilities after each milestone. A playscore of 8.61
15. Bubble Witch 3: Saga
King.com dominates the Android market with their easy to learn puzzle games. Bubble Witch Saga is the third installment of their magical Bubble Shooting series. It still has the same mechanics but with the addition of new levels, difficult challenges and more powerful spells in store for players. It receives a playscore of 8.61
14. Old School RuneScape
Take a trip back to memory lane in this MMO game that shaped our childhood. Enter a digital village where you and a group of other players strive to become rich and powerful. Make new friends, or create some enemies in its risk-it-all PvP modes.
13. Tap Titans 2
The sequel to the stylish clicker game from Game Hive. Become the chosen one and lead your hero in an endless quest to tap and tap his way to victory. Use your finger to strike the hearts of ferocious beasts and legendary warriors. Maximize each second and upgrade your warrior to his full potential. A playscore of 8.62
12. Dan The Man
By the power of his fists, Dan the Man returns and he’s itching for more brawling action. Save your kidnapped girlfriend from the clutches of an evil organization and scuffle your way to its 12 action-packed stages. It has a playscore of 8.65
11. BTS World
Hang out with Bangtan Boys in this Mobile Simulation Game built solely for their hardcore stans. Take on the Managerial mantle and help these talented young dreamers achieve their goals. Get to know each of the boys in its individual story modes and extra Behind The Scenes content.
10. Super Cat Tales 2
Feline fun awaits you in this action-platformer game from NEUTRONIZED. A sequel to their already adorable cat-ventures, save Cat-Land after a mysterious evil army has invaded their cozy domain. Jump and slide your way to its numerous levels and expand your cat collection after every level. A playscore of 8.68
9. Big Bang Racing
Traplight’s game explodes from the PlayStore with a charm of its own. The game is simple: Outrun players from all around the world or collect treasures in its various racetracks. With a playscore of 8.68, it’s a racer that fleshes out the galactic scale of competition!
8. Super Cat Bros
Go on a fun-filled adventure with these adorable feline brothers. Roam around with Alex and go on a quest to save your fellow brothers from danger. Optimized especially for the mobile, players will be able to jump, swim, and fly all with a single tap. If you love cats and platforming games, you can't go wrong with this one.
7. Blade Of Brim
An epic endless runner from the makers of Subway Surfer. Embark on a noble quest and take control of a humble knight as he takes on the realm of medieval fantasy. Rendered in mesmerizing 3D and chock full of satisfying combat, it's no doubt one of the finest runners on the mobile with a playscore of 8.73
6. Lost In Harmony
A hybrid of rhythm and platforming, take control of the star-crossed lovers Kaito and Aya, or follow the story of the robot Mirai in a gruelling escape from fate. It's a remarkable masterpiece that not only delivers in its visually striking stages, but also with its compelling stories and atmospheric music choices. A playscore of 8.77
5. LONEWOLF (17+)
One of Android's best shooters. An action game that covers the life of a sniper, step into its 5 hour long storyline and complete contracts in over 30 missions. Packed with immersive storytelling, realistic sniper mechanics, and gorgeous hand-drawn cutscenes, it receives a playscore of 8.80
4. DATA WING
A story-driven, neon-soaked racing adventure. Deliver critical data throughout the mesmerizing computer systems using the game’s intuitive two-touch controls. Make your way to the objective as fast as possible and own the leaderboards with its competitive Crown System. Accompanied by an amazing soundtrack, it’s a fantastic Android game with a playscore of 8.83
3. Alto’s Adventure
While Alto’s Odyssey is a great game on its own, none can beat the original. Alto is a stunning snowboarding odyssey that takes you across the beautiful alpine hills of Alto’s native wilderness. Its fluid controls and procedurally generated world makes for an addictive experience.
2. Grimvalor
Direlight’s hack and slash title is considered as one of the finest action games for the mobile. This Souls-like game is FREE for Android, but only for its first chapter. Enjoy its visually stunning dark dungeons full of dangerous monsters. How long can you last? It has a playscore of 8.87
1. Oddmar
Mobge’s mobile adventure-platformer takes you to the life of Oddmar as he finds a way to prove himself worthy of Valhalla. Step into a fun Viking story as you journey across its 24 hand-crafted levels. Discover the true power of yourself by obtaining magical imbued weapons and shields. Face foes, encounter bosses, and achieve a worthy death. A playscore of 8.88