Introduction: Best mobile games of 2024
The mobile gaming world has been progressing at a rapid pace, and 2024 has brought plenty of new games and updates to the already popular mobile games. The gaming community eagerly waits for the release of new games and the improvement in already existing games.
To match this excitement, developers toil hard to cater something new and amazing to their audiences. With the increasing processing, RAM and graphics capabilities of smartphones, developers and publishers have gotten the freedom to offer good mobile games.
From interesting stories, stunning graphics and immersive gameplay, this year’s games have a lot to offer. In this blog on mobile games, we will explore the top 7 must-play games of 2024. Most of these games are available to both Android and iOS users.
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Apex Legends Mobile
Apex Legends Mobile has been one of the trending mobile games since its release in 2022. The game is known for bringing the intense battle experience of PC games to smartphones.
It was developed by Respawn Entertainment and Published by one of the most reputed game publishers, Electronics Arts.
The thing that makes this game unique and liked by all is that every character has its own special abilities. One needs to have in-depth knowledge about the character’s strength to make strategies and conquer.
Being a fast-paced game, Apex Legends Mobile keeps players busy and engrossed. The games’ controls, mechanics, and movements are so fluid that you will feel everything going so smoothly.
With its stunning graphics, immersive gameplay experience, mobile optimization, and intense combat, it has become one of the best phone games.
Genshin Impact
“Genshin Impact,” has gained so much popularity that it achieved 1 million downloads within a few months of its release in September 2020. Developed and published by miHoYo, this action-packed game has a lot to offer. It is based on an open-world concept and offers an immersive experience with captivating storytelling and smooth gameplay.
Even in 2024, Genshin Impact is quite popular and played all over the world. Users love to explore the fictional world, filled with adventures where you can climb, glide, find hidden treasures, and solve puzzles and riddles.
The game is also known for having numerous characters, known as “Liberated Souls.” These characters have their unique abilities. With regular updates and bug fixes, the game has become quite stable and a good choice for game lovers who want to play either iOS or free Android games.
LEGO Star Wars Battles
If you are a Star Wars fan and love LEGO as well, then you’re going to love the LEGO Star Wars Battles mobile game. Developed by Playdemic and published by Warner Bros, it is a strategy-based game which fuses Star Wars and LEGO into one.
The game was released in 2021, and since then it has become quite popular among both LEGO and Star Wars fans. It takes you on an exploration of the Star Wars planets, including Endor, Hoth, and Tatooine, with a LEGO twist.
The gameplay is based on the tower defence concept, in which players have to build their bases and defend against the enemy.
It will be a nostalgic journey for Star Wars and LEGO fans where they can command their favourite characters like Darth Vader and use Star Wars vehicles. Moreover, it also allows players to play real-time online battles.
Pokemon Go
“Pokemon Go” was developed by Niantic, Inc. The game took the world by storm when it was released in 2016. It became very popular among the 1990s kids who used to enjoy the Pokemon series.
The game is a collaboration between Nintendo and The Pokemon, and based on augmented reality (AR). It encourages players to immerse themselves into the game by looking for new Pokemon and catching and training them.
After its release, players in South Asian countries like Korea and Japan started to go outside in their neighbourhoods, parks, and streets to catch Pokemon. The game gives users a real-life experience and makes dreams come true by offering them a way to catch and train Pokemon.
The game encourages players to go outdoors and explore, which significantly helps users to become physically fit.
PUBG or BGMI Mobile
PUBG mobile whose Indian version is popularly known as Battlegrounds Mobile India was launched in March 2017. The game was crafted to give players a real-life battle royale experience.
The game is one of the best mobile games of 2024, it is quite immersive as it has realistic gameplay. Besides, players can choose from different modes and maps to play. Apart from this, they can train themselves using the training mode.
PUBG is quite an engaging game, it involves a gunfight between 100 players spread across a map. They fight, run, and do everything to survive and win. It is a strategy-based game, so, it involves a lot of planning and strategies to combat your opponents.
The best thing about the game is that you can only play it online. You’d have options to either play a solo game or a squad game. You can play with your friends or with a random match online players.
Furthermore, PUBG regularly hosts events, taking part in which you can earn costumes, gun skins and a lot more things.
PUBG has played a great role in promoting esports around the world. If you have excellent combat skills then you can participate in all such competitions and win real cash prizes.
Monument Valley
The Monument Valley is quite an amazing puzzle adventure game, developed by Ustwo games. It offers you a unique visual experience. It was released in 2014, and since its release, it remains relevant to date due availability of beautiful UI, intriguing puzzles and smooth gameplay.
In the gameplay, players guide the protagonist through many mind-boggling structures. The structures create optical illusions, creating tough challenges for players. Players have to clear the levels to progress through the game and enjoy the dreamlike virtual world.
The game provides you with a relaxing yet fun-filled experience and encourages you to enjoy the soothing game sounds while you progress through the game. You as a player will enjoy not only your victory but also the aesthetically pleasing gameplay.
It’s a relaxing, meditative experience that encourages players to take their time, enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and embrace the soothing soundtrack. It’s a game that values the journey over the destination.
Asphalt 9: Legends
Developed and published by one of the esteemed game publishers, Gameloft, the Asphalt series of games is one of the most popular mobile games. Asphalt 9: Legends is one of the mobile games in the Asphalt series which was released in 2018. The game became very popular among youth who loved its arcade-style racing and supercars.
This game has the industry’s best graphics and sounds which give you an immersive experience when you play it using your high-end smartphone.
Asphalt 9: Legend will give you a real-life racing experience; the scenery, tracks, and visual effects, all will provide you with great merriment.
Moreover, if you are a car lover then this game has a lot to offer you. It contains supercars with a lot of customization according to your choice. When you race and win, you unlock cars, customization and much more. Apart from this, in-game purchases are also available.
The game provides you a way to play multiplayer modes, allowing you to play it with your friends and real-time competitors around the world. Even in 2024, the game is quite popular due to the regular updates, new cars, customization options and game events.
Overall, this game by Gameloft will not disappoint you and you will love every moment spent playing this game.
Shreya Bhatt