10 Best Mobile Games of 2023

Though it may not be the go-to device for gamers, I love having the option to play some great games right on my phone, no matter where I am. We received all types of amazing games throughout the year, and here's a look at some of the best ones.

Top 10 mobile games of 2023

Though it's not easy to narrow down what the best games were due to there being so many great releases throughout the year, we can better decide based on just how well the game played, how enjoyable it was, and the overall content provided. These are our favorites:

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis

The Final Fantasy franchise is one of the most popular game franchises ever, so fans were delighted to see another little add-on to the collection. Even though this is nowhere on the scale of Final Fantasy Online or other games, this little pocket RPG delves into the backstory of Sephiroth, with retro-style and high-definition graphics intertwined. Players can experience solo or co-op battles using some of their favorite characters.

Arena Breakout

Arena Breakout makes the list of best games of 2023 as a unique take on a realistic FPS game, fully playable on mobile. You'll appreciate this game if you're a fan of games like Call of Duty. You can play against and with other online players on several maps, the goal being to make extractions without being killed. The catch is if you die, you lose all your gear and weapons and have to restart from scratch. It's a high-stakes game with realistic combat, giving you a real challenge. Plus, you can play it anywhere.

Honkai: Star Rail

Honkai: Star Rail is a must-play mobile game for anime RPG fans. Players can jump into a fantasy in space, choosing from various classes and completing quests to level up and earn new abilities. The game features excellent anime-style graphics and exciting turn-based combat, but what makes it most worth the list is its constant provision of interesting, updated content, which never allows there to be a dull moment. Plus, there's cross-progression so you can switch up devices as you please as well.

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Limbus Company

Limbus Company is a bit of an underdog for mobile games released this past year. It may not be one of the most well-known titles, but it proved it has what it takes to be ranked among the best. It is a horror-themed anime RPG that allows you to assemble a team of Sinners, each equipped with unique abilities that do battle in a mixture of turn-based and real-time action. It proves to be an intriguing storyline with fully voiced characters and an exciting strategy game that will always keep you on your toes.

Monopoly GO

Monopoly is a notorious board game known as a firestarter among families and friends. However, Monopoly GO, released this past year, gave us a new, stress-free way to enjoy it. With this chill idle experience, you can play the classic game with a twist, collecting various stickers, raiding other players' towns, and building up monopolies at your own pace. Let's be honest; it's very addictive.

Harry Potter Magic Awakened

Harry Potter Magic Awakened was a great game released in the past year that gave us a pocket-sized taste of the wizarding world. Not only could we customize our wizards, but we could be sorted into a house and enroll in Hogwarts. They nicely balanced out storytelling and quests with a card-game style combat where you collect your spells as cards and battle NPC enemies and other players in duels. A magical adventure you can experience on the go, it gets our recommendation.

Tower of God: New World

Tower of God was not only a great release for fans of the webtoon but also for anyone who enjoys anime/gatcha-styled games. Featuring all the favorite characters from the webtoon, you can experience new stories and utilize those characters with unique abilities to climb the Tower of God. The best part about it was no sweat (i.e. all characters share progression, and it doesn't take hours of grinding to level them up and progress, so you can sit back and actually enjoy it).

Warcraft Rumble

Warcraft Rumble brought us a fun, casual World of Warcraft experience that you can take with you everywhere. If you enjoy games like Clash of Clans, this World of Warcraft-themed mini-game is probably right up your alley. You can collect notable characters from the Warcraft world and put them to use in PVE and PVP battles, whether you feel like working your way through a full solo campaign or challenging other online players.

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Monster Hunter Now

Pokemon GO was such a huge hit and continues to do well today, so it was only fitting we received another tremendous real-life hunter game, and Monster Hunter Now delivered just that. Monster Hunter Now gave us another chance to hunt monsters in the real world, only this time, it's much more intense and creepy. Monster Hunter Now takes immersion to the next level, allowing you to collect weapons and fight monsters you find, whether solo or with other hunters nearby.

Brown Dust 2

Brown Dust 2 is a must-get for those who love narrative-driven JRPGs. This gacha-styled experience featured fun turn-based battle sequences, stunning 2D graphics, endless stories to uncover, new story packs constantly added, and much more. If you want a casual, relaxing story game to enjoy in your free time, this is definitely one to try.

These are just a few of the best games we saw released this past year, but we received plenty of more that were also well worth the try. If you haven't played all the ones above, give them a go and see how you enjoy them!

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