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Turn-Based Roguelike Flick Shot Rogues Is Out on Mobile
The turn-based roguelike and tactical strategy game Flick Shot Rogues is now available on the Google Play Store. Developed by Butter By The Fish and published by Noodlecake Studios, the game features physics-based dexterity mechanics where players flick their characters across a grid. An introductory offer provides a 25% discount on the full game for a limited time.
Roblox will allow devs to release games as standalone apps on other stores
Roblox Corporation is enabling developers to release their games as standalone applications on external platforms like Steam, the App Store, and Google Play. This initiative, announced at the Roblox Developers Conference, aims to provide developers with new tools and audiences, while maintaining similar revenue-share economics to the Roblox app. The company is also introducing new engine capabilities, AI tools, and financial offerings for creators.
Dark Tactical Roguelite Order Automatica Launches on Mobile
Order Automatica, a dark tactical roguelite with automated battles, has launched on the Google Play Store for a discounted price of $4.79. The game features a 3x3 ritual grid where players position units and prepare for battles against demonic enemies, with deep strategic choices influencing outcomes. It also includes unit unlocks, light meta-progression, and multiple difficulty modes.
Point-and-Click Adventure Fragment Zero: The Escape Is Out Now
Fragment Zero: The Escape, a new point-and-click adventure game set in the Legacy-series-universe, is now available on mobile devices. Players can explore a standalone story or delve deeper into the lore of the existing mobile puzzle game series. The game features a free opening section with an option to unlock the full adventure via a one-time purchase on the Google Play Store.
Play Together-Like PartyBrix Lands on Mobile with Toy Characters
Nimblebites has launched its new mobile game, PartyBrix, a casual multiplayer social sandbox game where players embody toy-like characters. The game features fast-paced battles with over 12 game modes, social features like profile pages and home decoration, and is built using Unreal Engine 5. PartyBrix is available for free on the Google Play Store.
PC and mobile MMORPG Architect Land of Exiles ties down a September 16 Asian region release
The PC and mobile MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles will launch in Asian territories on September 16th, with pre-downloads available on September 14th. The game will be accessible on PC via the official site and on mobile through Google Play and the App Store.
Truckful Is a Car Delivery Adventure Game About Completing Errands
Pocketpair, known for Palworld, has announced Truckful, a single-player car delivery adventure game. Players will complete errands for villagers using physics-based driving mechanics, managing cargo and exploring a countryside with a mysterious ancient forest. The game is available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store.
Knightica Is a Turn-Based Roguelike Auto-Battler, Out Now
Knightica, a turn-based roguelike auto-battler, is now available for free on the Google Play Store. Developed by Mad Mango Games and published by Goblinz Publishing, the game features army building, unit placement, and collecting demonic souls within a fantasy kingdom setting. Players can experiment with various builds, commanders, and strategic paths during each run.
Shoe it All! Is a Puzzle Game with Physics, Punk Rock Energy and Stickers, Out Now
Shoe it All!, a physics-based puzzle game with punk rock energy, has launched on the Google Play Store for $4.99. Developed by Amberbite Games and Bright Gambit, the game features over 65 handcrafted puzzles where players use shoes to outsmart obstacles and collect stickers. A try-before-you-buy option is available on mobile.
Brunante Is a Quiet Survival Game about Being Home Before the Last Light After the Sun Goes Down
Brunante is a chill survival game available on the Google Play Store for $4.99, featuring a procedurally generated world with no tutorials or objective markers. Players can build various shelters, farm, hunt, fish, and tame one animal, with four seasons impacting gameplay. The game is entirely in Québec French and offers a free demo.
Arrows & Cats: Rescue Puzzle Launches on Android with Lots of Charming Cats!
Arrows & Cats: Rescue Puzzle, a new relaxing puzzle game featuring adorable cats, has launched on Android. Developed by Nanali Studios, the game challenges players to solve arrow puzzles to rescue cats and then use earned hearts to decorate and expand a cat village. A launch reward is available for players who download the game from the Google Play Store.
Android’s new RAM rules come with a Play Store threat attached
Google will begin enforcing per-app memory ceilings on the Google Play Store starting February 2027, impacting Android app distribution. Apps exceeding these limits will face throttling and potential termination, with reduced visibility and publishing capabilities on the Play Store as penalties. Developers are advised to start profiling their apps on 4GB devices to prepare for these new restrictions.
Silver Palace Details: Leaked Relase, System Requirements
A release date leak for the Victorian-themed mystery RPG Silver Palace has surfaced, suggesting a January 31, 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Android, and iOS. System requirements for all platforms have also been detailed, with pre-registration now live across multiple storefronts.
Lumi Master Is Releasing Next Month, Tons of Pre-Registration Rewards Up for Grabs!
Bilibili Games announced that its monster-catching RPG, Lumi Master, will be released on mobile platforms on September 17, 2026, with a new trailer and pre-registration rewards. Players who pre-register can receive a Rainbow Lumi Egg and enter a draw for a Nintendo Switch. The game features a fantasy world called Lumia, where players find, catch, train, and evolve hundreds of unique creatures called Lumi.
Shoot’em & Scoot’em Is a Recoil-Powered Platformer on Mobile!
Shoot’em & Scoot’em, a space-western puzzle platformer developed by StraySoftware, is now available on the Google Play Store and will be released on PC later this year. The game features a unique recoil-based movement mechanic where firing a weapon propels the player in the opposite direction. Players control a space-faring Sheriff on a quest to retrieve a stolen robotic steed from aliens across 60 handcrafted levels, with additional modes and unlockable hats.
Mattle’s fresh Seeker Quests require app v3.9.4 before rewards unlock
Mattle has released new Seeker Quests offering rewards like 7-Day Pengu, Permanent Player2, Energy, and Points. To claim these rewards, players must update their app to version 3.9.4, which is now available on Google Play and the Solana Dapp Store. The Player2 reward is exclusive to holders of specific NFTs or requires a purchase of $MATTLE.
Stealth Fluffy Horror Death Antique Lands on Mobile
Death Antique, a stealth horror adventure game from Japanese developer SleepingMuseum, has launched on mobile platforms. Players control a young grim reaper who must collect souls in graveyards while avoiding detection. The game features a dog-shaped companion named Floof for comfort and utility, and a retry system via fortune cards. It is designed for one-handed play and aims to be less scary than typical horror titles.
Game of Thrones: Dragonfire Brings Back Season 3 for a New Event
WB Games and HBO have released a new update for the strategy game Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, bringing back five dragons from House of the Dragon Season 3 for a limited-time event. The event, which runs until August 24th, 2026, features previously released dragons modeled after their on-screen counterparts, each with unique abilities and synergies. The game closely follows the events of House of the Dragon, allowing players to engage in the Targaryen succession conflict.
Indie Psychological Horror Adventure Sally Face Lands on Mobile
The indie psychological horror adventure game Sally Face has been released on mobile platforms, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of its first episode. Developed by Steve Gabry under the studio Portable Moose, the mobile version includes all episodes and is available with a limited-time discount on the Google Play Store. The game follows Sal Fisher, a boy with a prosthetic face, as he investigates mysterious murders and interacts with ghosts.
Discounty: Supermarket Manager Is Out on Mobile
Discounty: Supermarket Manager, a narrative-driven management simulation game developed by Crinkle Cut Games and published by Snapbreak Games, is now available worldwide on mobile devices via the Google Play Store. The game allows players to manage a discount supermarket, interact with townsfolk, build friendships, and uncover secrets in the town of Blomkest. Snapbreak Games is offering the initial in-game days for free, with the full game unlockable via a one-time purchase.
