Hidden Gems: 15 Awesome Mobile Games You've Gotta Try

ECHO Gaming Staff January 22, 2025 Gaming 1 month ago

TL;DR: Tired of the Same Old Games? Finding great games on the app store can be hard. That's why we've made this list! Here are 15 hidden gems that you'll love playing for hours.

Quick Action Games

If you want to jump straight into the action, these games are perfect. They’re easy to pick up and play whenever you have a few minutes.

Brotato

In Brotato, you play as a potato that gets better as you go. It's an endless shooting game with different stages where monsters come at you. There's a free version and a paid version that removes ads, and it's also on Steam. It's simple, addictive, and fun to play. The graphics are simple but cool looking.

Endless shooting fun.
You play as a potato that evolves.
Free and paid versions.
Also on Steam.
Simple but cool looking graphics, with addictive gameplay.

Into the Dead 2

We don't usually like endless runners, but Into the Dead 2 is different. It mixes running with picking up weapons and fighting zombies as they come at you. It has good graphics, fast gameplay, and a story to follow. The weapon upgrades make you feel powerful, so run fast and shoot accurately!

Combines running and action.
You pick up weapons along the way.
Good graphics and fast gameplay.
A small story you can follow.
Weapon upgrades make you feel powerful.

Night's Edge

Night's Edge is a vertical 3v3 PvP game that's good for short play times. It's easy to start and has fun ways to play in quick matches on the go. It is a casual game that you can just dive right into.

Vertical 3v3 PvP game.
Good for short games.
Easy to start playing.
Fun gameplay mechanics.

Games That Make You Think

If you want to challenge your mind with strategy, these games are for you. They require you to use your head to win.

Knighthood

Knighthood is a turn-based strategy game that is often missed. You play as a knight with a magical glove, improving your character and champions who act as special abilities. There is also multiplayer where you can team up with a guild to fight big world bosses for big rewards.

Turn-based strategy in a vertical format.
Improve your knight and their magical glove.
Multiplayer and PvE with guild support.
Fight world bosses for rewards.

Nova Island

Nova Island is similar to Clash Royale but has more to it. It has different leaders and cards from different factions, which gives you many options to make strategies. It also has PvE and PvP modes, and cool characters that you can follow. This game takes simple concepts and adds depth that is extremely strategic, and possibly complicated. This game is worth the time investment to learn.

Simple but deep strategy gameplay.
Different leaders and cards from different groups.
PvE and PvP game modes.
Worth playing to learn more.
Has characters you can follow along the way.

Action-Packed RPGs

If you like action games with character development and a bit more depth, try these action RPGs. These are the types of games where death matters and you have to really earn your progress.

Anima ARPG

Anima ARPG is a hidden gem that's free to play. It feels like Diablo 2 because it has hard gameplay and you have to earn your progress, not just be given it. If you like tough action games with an older theme, you should try this game, especially if you want something like Diablo 2 instead of Diablo 4.

Free to play, no pay-to-win. You can progress through the whole game without spending any money.
Tough, old-school action gameplay where death matters.
You earn your progress.
It feels like Diablo 2.

UNDECEMBER

UNDECEMBER is a modern action RPG. You can play it on mobile or Steam and play with other people across platforms. It has a complex system where you make your character using skill trees based on runes. It also has amazing graphics, possibly even better looking than Diablo Immortal. It can get a little congested on mobile, so it might be a better experience for you on PC.

Modern action RPG that lets you play with others on different platforms.
Complex character building system. You make the class you want by picking weapons and skills.
Skill trees based on runes.
Amazing graphics, possibly better than Diablo Immortal.

Intense Arena Battles

If you want intense battles, these games will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for fast action and teamwork.

Catalyst Black

Catalyst Black is a battle game where teams fight in an open world, and can turn into powerful gods with massive powers. It has good upgrade mechanics, cool graphics, and lots of action. It is a niche game, but definitely worth your time to play. It has 5v5, 10v10, and 12v12 modes.

Team battles in an open area. (Not like an MMO, but big battlefields).
You can turn into powerful gods.
Good upgrades and graphics.
Has 5v5, 10v10, and 12v12 modes.

T3 Arena

T3 Arena is a good-looking game that has Overwatch vibes. With intense 3v3 battles, customization, and great graphics, it's a must-play arena game. The gameplay is very addictive, and something you might want to try if you want some action.

Overwatch-like graphics.
Intense 3v3 battles.
Lots of customization.
Addictive and fun to play.

Star Wars Hunters

Star Wars Hunters is the newest arena shooter out right now. Whether you like Star Wars or not, the fun gameplay and progression system make it worth trying if you like arena battles.

New arena shooter.
Fun gameplay and progress system.
Good to try even if you're not a Star Wars fan.

Unique and Different Games

If you want something different, try these games with unique gameplay and style that make them stand out from the crowd. These games are not the usual thing that everyone else plays.

My Singing Monsters

My Singing Monsters is a strange game where you unlock different islands and monsters. Each monster sings a different tune, and you make a song as you unlock them on your island. It's a mix of building and musical fun that you can play on mobile or PC, and there is crossplay as well. It's a goofy style game.

Strange building game where you unlock islands and monsters.
Each monster has a unique song.
Mix of building and music.
Available on mobile and PC.

Feton Arena

Feton Arena is similar to Brawl Stars but with more game modes. You can play battle royale, MOBA, and free-for-all, with many different champions. There is a lot of depth inside the game, and it might be something new for you to try.

Similar to Brawl Stars, but with more game modes.
Game modes include: Battle Royale, MOBA, and Free-For-All.
Many champions with unique skills and abilities.

Anime and Retro Inspired Games

If you like anime style games, or classic games from the arcades, these games are for you.

Punishing: Gray Raven

Punishing: Gray Raven is an anime-style action RPG with dark and stylish graphics, exciting combat, and fun weapon choices. The combat is very fun and intense, with ranged and melee weapons that you can use. Anime fans need to play this game.

Anime-style action RPG.
Dark and cool graphics.
Fun and intense combat with many weapons.
Must-play for anime fans.

Skullgirls

Skullgirls is a top-tier fighting game on mobile with anime-style characters, each with unique fighting styles. If you like fighting games and are looking for something different than Mortal Kombat, try this one.

Top fighting game on mobile.
Many anime-style characters.
Each character has unique fighting styles.
Must-have for fighting game fans.

Metal Slug Awakening

Metal Slug Awakening brings the classic arcade game to mobile. It has new graphics and style, and plays great with quick action. It provides a lot for gamers and is a must play for any platformer or arcade fan.

Classic platform shooter for mobile.
New graphics and style.
Quick and exciting action.
Must-play for platformer or arcade fans.

Ready to find your new favorite game? Give these hidden gems a try and let us know what you think!