May 5th 2025.
Delta Force: A Surprisingly Good Mobile Shooter
This month's batch of new mobile games includes a highly anticipated sequel to Katamari Damacy, a potential rival to Balatro, and a sequel that fans have been waiting for for over a decade. With all the depressing news in the world right now, these games provide a much-needed escape and source of mental wellbeing.
Of course, not all of the new releases are worth your time. We suggest avoiding Kingshot, which we only mention as a warning. However, the turn-based strategy game TownsFolk, the colorful exploration RPG Crashlands 2, and the incredibly well-designed online shooter Delta Force are all fantastic options for tactical distractions from the chaos of reality.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is included with an Apple Arcade subscription and is available on iOS. The game follows the King of All Cosmos and the Prince as they roll up objects to make them bigger. This time, the game features a mock livestream format with fake audience messages scrolling up the screen. The gameplay remains the same as previous installments, with players rolling a sticky katamari around arenas and collecting objects to make it grow. While the touch controls are a bit wonky, the game is still as peculiar and satisfying as ever.
TownsFolk is available on both iOS and Android for free, with the option to unlock the full game for £5.99. This pixel art construction and resource management game is similar to Polytopia but is single-player only. Players explore, gather resources, and build their village while researching new technologies and expanding their empire. As they venture further from their headquarters, they'll encounter strange artifacts and mythical monsters that they must handle. The game features a captivating rhythm to its turn-based exploration and decision-making.
Rogue Words is a free iOS game that is similar to the popular Letterlike. However, unlike Letterlike, it has no ads or in-app purchases. Players must assemble words to score points, with the difficulty increasing with each round. To boost scores, players can purchase various power-ups that stack in subsequent rounds. This clever and engaging game is a great option for those who enjoy word play.
Crashlands 2 is available on iOS for £9.99. A decade after the original game, this open-world crafting and survival game returns to a colorful alien planet. Players must gather resources and fight off aliens while befriending the friendlier creatures. The game has been improved in every way from its predecessor and features addictive role-playing elements. Plus, players can even save their progress across platforms if they own the game on Steam.
Delta Force is available on both iOS and Android for free. Ported from PC, this multiplayer first-person shooter is similar to Call of Duty: Warzone but is completely bug-free. With two game modes currently available, players can engage in King of the Hill or Warfare battles with teams of 24. The game features a variety of soldiers with different skills and equipment, which can be unlocked through experience or in-app purchases. While it can be a time-consuming mobile game, the lobbies are well-populated, and matches feel fair since everyone must use onscreen controls.
Finally, we recommend staying away from Kingshot, which is available on both iOS and Android for free. This cartoon medieval strategy game is essentially a reskin of other popular games that are designed to exploit players financially. With no skill or tactics involved, players simply auto-battle and wait for upgrades to complete. We suggest avoiding this game and instead trying out the other fantastic options mentioned above.
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