The accessibility of smartphones and the ease and cost-effectiveness of downloading apps have seen the popularity of mobile gaming skyrocket. Plus, with fibre, 4G and 5G connectivity, data speeds are perfect for online gaming.
Here are six popular and entertaining online games, from a battle royale favourite to a classic board game reimagined, fun RPGs and a popular TV show game. Just don’t get sucked too far into the gaming rabbit hole.
Apex Legends Mobile
Apex Legends has been making waves since 2019 and continues to be one of the most popular games on PC and consoles. In May 2022 it came to mobile and is not just a mini version either. It includes mobile-specific characters, purchasable skins, weapons and game modes. It still provides the exciting first-person shooter experience one gets from the console and PC versions. It also includes the famous ranked leagues and Arena’s version, while not forgetting the unique quips and taunts by each character.
Ultimate Golf
Thanks to its realistic feel, easy-to-use controls and competitive head-to-head format, Ultimate Golf is captivating players whether they like the sport or not. Two players go head-to-head in a single-hole contest, and the one who gets to the hole with the least shots wins.
Draws are settled with a one-shot sudden death match where the closest player to the hole is deemed the winner. This game also has a coin reward system while online purchases allow players to buy balls and clubs, which improve ability.
Download on Android or IOS
Scrabble GO
Scrabble is an iconic word-building game, where families argue about the validity (and existence) of words and the rules of the game. Well with Scrabble GO, all of those problems are eradicated.
The game won’t allow non-existent words, and the rules are simple: two players go head-to-head, and the person with the most points at the end wins. Players can take on multiple games at the same time, and games can often carry on for days. There are also competitive player rankings, local scrabble leagues and in-game rewards.
Download on Android or IOS
Age of Origins
Zombie apocalypse is a staple of the gaming industry since Resident Evil dropped players in a zombie-infested mansion way back in 1997. Age of Origins brings it into the RPG landscape with a simple but fun combat system.
The player manages and protects a city from hordes of zombies and other creatures. In battle scenes, weapons are strategically placed to fight off the hordes, while city management revolves around rebuilding and upgrading. Players also engage in battles with real players, although alliances are also an option.
Download on Android or IOS
The Grand Mafia
Recruit gang members then plot to take over the town. In The Grand Mafia, the player serves as the head of a mob family fresh after the loss of the previous godfather. The job is simple, make the family the most powerful in town, and use any method necessary.
It's not all brutish violence, some battles require defensive capabilities and sometimes strategy beats muscle. Players can also use mind games to intimidate opponents. The fun is further increased by regular international online competitions players can enter.
Stranger Things 3: The Game
This spot could easily have gone to the Stranger Things: 1984 game with its retro RPG top-view RPG setup. But Stranger Things 3: The Game adds online capabilities to this, giving it an edge.
These online features allow for online co-op play, making it even more relatable to the show, as players can work together, just like the characters do. It follows the show’s third season story, but branches off, giving players a unique experience, and different characters.
Download on Android or IOS
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