Mobile games are on the rise. The increase in power of our smartphones has a lot to do with it, to the point that some titles originally developed for PC are being ported to the most powerful terminals on the market. We have gathered in this comparison the best mobile games to download in 2022 on Android and iOS devices. At your controls!
Summary
- 1 Why play on mobile?
- 2 Where to download mobile games?
- 3 Which smartphone or tablet should I use to play?
- 4 What are the best mobile games of 2022?4.0.1 1. Genshin Impact4.0.2 2. Alien Isolation4.0.3 3. Divinity: Original Sin 24.0.4 4. Dead Cells4.0.5 5. Minecraft4.0.6 6. Slay The Spire4.0.7 7. One Finger Death Punch 24.0.8 8. Diablo Immortal4.0.9 9. Candy Crush Saga
Why play on mobile?
Long criticized by the most relentless console gamers, gaming on smartphones and tablets is now firmly rooted in our habits. It must be said that it is much easier to play on a device to be carried in the pocket rather than on a sedentary and bulky home console.
Thanks to Bluetooth, any smartphone or tablet can be linked to a controller to find the same sensations as on a console. Nowadays, we even find mobiles equipped with triggers, cleverly mixing tactile and physical controls within the same device. Our smartphones are thus transformed into real portable consoles (not to mention their more classic telephony functions)!
Where to download mobile games?
Typically, you’ll find most games on your Android or iOS device’s app store. These are the Play Store for Android devices and the App Store for iOS.
However, some operating systems may lack stores or may not offer as many choices. We think of Huawei, which has developed App Gallery, an app store that does not offer as many choices as its competitors. Ditto for Amazon tablets which do not have a Play Store.
Rest assured: it is still possible to download your mobile games from reliable and legal web platforms. For example, Netflix offers its subscribers a catalog – a little restricted at the moment – which does not require access to the Play Store. So there are always alternatives for gamers!
What smartphone or tablet should I use to play?
Although our mobile devices are much better than when they first started, it is worth investing in high-end hardware to get the most out of the most demanding titles.
Usually, developers specify on their site or app store page what the minimum requirements are to run their game. fully a recent title like Genshin Impact.
3D games are the most demanding and therefore require quite a bit of power under the hood. The ideal currently is to have hardware with at least 6 or 8 GB of RAM, with a SoC focused on gaming. The Snapdragon 7xx and 8XX are renowned for their prowess on Android devices. On the iOS side, the Bionic A13, A14 and A15 SoCs are perfect for intensive gaming. Apple produces excellent quality chips that can handle demanding titles without a problem.
What are the best mobile games of 2022?
Now let’s get to the heart of the matter. Here are 10 free and paid mobile games that should bring you many hours of gaming fun!
1. Genshin Impact
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Price: Free with in-app purchases
MiHoYo’s title is a must on smartphones and tablets. It has even been ported to PCs. With superb graphics, this Asian RPG will take you on a gigantic adventure within a fabulously rich open world.
Fast-paced combat requires some thought: each character has an affinity with a particular element. It is therefore necessary to constitute a complementary team which will be able to counter the elements of the enemies. It’s rare to see so much depth in a mobile game.
Genshin Impact is to be downloaded as soon as possible if you have a powerful smartphone. Very quickly addictive, this beautiful free role-playing game should keep you busy for long hours, especially since content is regularly added to expand the possibilities.
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2. Alien Isolation
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Prix : 14.99€
Get ready for one of the most terrifying adventures of your life with Alien Isolation. Adapted from the eponymous title on PC, this paid mobile game is one of the best ports of the moment.
You play as Ripley, landed on an isolated space station. Of course, things go awry quickly when a vindictive alien appears. Armed with your cunning and a good dose of courage, you will have to escape the hideous creature by all possible means.
In this game where stealth is paramount, you will live a very intense experience. The alien will not be your only enemy. Plan nevertheless a powerful smartphone, this porting remains very greedy in resources.
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3. Divinity : Original Sin 2
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Price: €24.99 (available on iOS only)
Take one of the best PC RPGs of recent years. Adapt its use to touch screens and you will get Divinity: Original Sin 2 for iPad.
Compatible with controllers and even the keyboard/mouse combo, this mobile game remains exclusive to recent iPads. The iOS title contains the entire original PC game, including add-ons. More than a hundred hours of adventure await you. You can even link your Steam account to share saves with the PC version.
This impressive port is therefore well worth it if you like Western role-playing games. This title is really impressive on iPad, we recommend it without hesitation!
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4. Dead Cells
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Price: €5.99 + in-app purchases
Here is another small monument of the PC world that is being adapted as a mobile game. Dead Cells is a demanding yet highly addictive rogue-like platformer.
At the controls of a prisoner who cannot die permanently, you will have to escape from a mysterious prison. Each game is unique thanks to the randomly generated biomes. We particularly appreciate the very neat design in pixel-art which gives a retro touch to the whole.
Available on iOS and Android, Dead Cells offers you the same paid extensions as on PC if you ever want to face new challenges. And challenges, you will have to overcome a lot before getting out of prison!
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5. Minecraft
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Price: €7.49 + in-app purchases
Another must-have celebrity in the PC world reaches out to you on mobile: Minecraft. The edition for smartphones and tablets offers controls and an interface adapted to small touch screens. However, nothing prevents you from playing it with the controller.
The famous adventure/creation game will keep you hooked for many hours. You can choose the construction mode to let your imagination run wild or try the survival mode with monsters that will try to shorten your existence by all means. Everyone can find their happiness.
The Minecraft mobile game also allows you to subscribe to Realms and share your creations with other players around the world. Multiplayer is also part of it.
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6. Slay The Spire
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Prix : 9.99€
Here is a PC game that has marked its time. And now you can enjoy it on the most popular mobile platforms.
Slay The Spire mixes card game and rogue-like style. Build your deck over the fights and climb the floors of the tower to defeat the final boss. But be careful: death is final and will make you start from scratch each time. However, you will unlock small advantages with each run to help you complete your adventure.
Slay The Spire has the advantage of being fairly low resource intensive. This mobile game is perfectly suited for less powerful smartphones and tablets. Just plan a device with a large enough screen, the display is sometimes ill-suited to smaller smartphones.
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7. One Finger Death Punch 2
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Prix : 2.09€
Become a ruthless fighting monk and slay hundreds of enemies… with only two fingers!
It’s hard to get a simpler concept than One Finger Death Punch 2. Your character – in “stick” style – is placed in the middle of the screen. Whenever an enemy passes through a colored area at the edge of your hero, just tap the screen to attack them. Simple isn’t it? And yet, it will take a lot of skill to dominate this game which quickly becomes very fast.
Also adapted from a PC title, this mobile game is to be tried urgently, in short sessions. No need for a powerful smartphone, just good reflexes!
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8. Diablo Immortal
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Price: free + in-app purchases
The famous Diablo Immortal is finally here. After years of waiting, you can once again lead your favorite hero to the heights and defeat the demons of destruction.
Blizzard’s mobile game is pretty close to Diablo 3 in how it works. However, it brings a more open world and the ability to easily play with many players from around the world during quests. Diablo obliges, the loot is the keystone of this title. Seven different classes and hundreds of legendary equipment await you.
Diablo Immortal is a very good hack’n’slash game. However, if it is free, you will have to invest money in loot boxes to get the rarest gems. An economic model that risks frustrating more than one once the highest levels have been reached…
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9. Candy Crush Saga
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Price: free + in-app purchases
Want a fun little game to pass the time with quick rounds? Then here is the ideal mobile game: Candy Crush Saga.
Based on the principle of “match 3”, this title remains a must for mobile platforms. The games only last a handful of minutes, with increasing difficulty. Levels and challenges are added regularly, so that the best players never get bored.
Candy Crush Saga is a free-to-play game. You can therefore download it for free, but advertisements will appear regularly within the interface. The good news is that it runs on any device, even old ones.
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Developer:
King
Price:
Free
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Developer:
King
Price:
Free+