Each and every day new mobile games are hitting the App Store, and so each week we put together a big old list of all the best new releases of the past seven days. Back in the day the App Store would showcase the same games for a week, and then refresh those features each Thursday. Because of that developers got into the habit of releasing their games throughout Wednesday or very early Thursday in order to hopefully get one of those coveted features spots. Nowadays the App Store refreshes constantly, so the need for everyone to release all on the same day has diminished. Still, we’ve kept our weekly Wednesday night format as for years that’s the time people knew to check TouchArcade for the list of new games. And so without further ado please check out the full list of this week’s new games below, and let us know in the comments section which games you’ll be picking up!
Anti-Hack ($4.99)
iTunes Description
Travel through the underbelly of a compromised computer system by solving binary logic puzzles, restoring your way from the port to the heart of the system
Forum Thread: Anti-Hack (by Eric McConnell)
The Darkside Detective ($6.99)
iTunes Description
Point at everything in sight, click around mysterious and eerie locations, and use your wits (or borrow a friend’s) to lay these cases to rest!
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Forum Thread: The Darkside Detective (by Akupara Games)
The Darkside Detective 2: A Fumble in the Dark ($6.99)
iTunes Description
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes – America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 7 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Forum Thread: The Darkside Detective 2: A Fumble in the Dark (by Akupara Games)
Divide by Sheep 2 (Free)
iTunes Description
In this colorful cartoon world, you will never think that math can be boring! Solve ever-changing puzzles with our fluffy sheep, divide like never before and get the most of an adventure full of riddles! Can you conquer the evil grim reaper from flooding the sheep and become the ultimate math hero? You can count on a ‘shear’ good time in this fun puzzle and math game!
Forum Thread: Divide by Sheep 2 (by Tiny Build LLC)
Exploding Kittens 2 ($4.99)
iTunes Description
The ultimate card game with friends is back with a bang, people! EXPLODING KITTENS® 2 has it all – customisable avatars, emojis, oodles of game modes and cards full of quirky humour and animations sleeker than an oiled kitty with catnip-fuelled zoomies!
Plus, the official EXPLODING KITTENS® 2 game brings the most-requested mechanic of all…the Nope card! Stuff a glorious Nope Sandwich right into the horrified faces of your friends – with extra Nopesauce, of course.
Forum Thread: Exploding Kittens 2 (by Marmalade Game Studios)
The Godfeather ($2.99)
iTunes Description
The Godfeather is a mafia pigeon roguelike combining elements of stealth, open world exploration and poop… lots of poop!
Used to be an honest boid could make a living… now your enemies have moved in and flocked up the whole operation. The Godfeather tasks you with taking back the old neighborhood- one borough at a time. It’s time to send a message… FROM ABOVE!
Forum Thread: The Godfeather (by Hojo Studio)
Hidden Through Time: Discovery ($2.99)
iTunes Description
Hidden Through Time: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes.
THREE ERAS TO DISCOVER
Dive into three captivating eras: Victorian elegance, Noir mystery, and Sci-fi wonder. Test your keen eye and unravel the mysteries hidden within each intricate scene. Can you uncover every secret the past (and future) holds?
Forum Thread: Hidden Through Time: Discovery (by Rogueside NV)
Honey Bear Merge (Free)
iTunes Description
Honey Bear Merge is a cozy merging game with fun illustrations and casual gameplay.
Inspired by 2048 & Tetris, this game requires a bit of strategy and puzzling.
See if you can hit a high score or merge up to a Honey Bear!
Forum Thread: Honey Bear Merge (by Emily Wu)
iDOS 3 ($0.99)
iTunes Description
iDOS turns your device right into a powerful DOS gaming PC, with modern game control to make your old favorites as playable as possible.
You can also use iDOS for non-gaming purposes, such as word processing, casual programming. Apps in the DOS days are often simpler and surprisingly productive.
Forum Thread: iDOS 3 (by litchie)
K-Pop Academy (Free)
iTunes Description
Get ready to embark on a dazzling journey in the world of K-Pop Academy, where your dream of building the ultimate K-pop sensation comes true! Immerse yourself in the charming world of adorable idols, where you take charge of their daily lives and guide them to stardom.
Build Your Dream K-Pop Supergroup: Create your very own K-pop music group by customizing every aspect of your idols, from their clothing and hairstyles to the trendiest accessories. Create your own idols or recreate your favorite, and watch as your idols transform into the next big K-pop sensation right in the palm of your hand!
Forum Thread: K-Pop Academy (by HyperBeard Inc.)
Ludo King (Free)
iTunes Description
Ludo is based on the ancient Indian game Pachisi, which has entertained players of all ages for centuries. Today, it’s a perfect casual board game to enjoy with friends and family. With “Ludo King,” you can play online with friends, start a party with pass-and-play multiplayer mode, practice against the computer during your daily commute or enter epic online multiplayer tournaments.
Forum Thread: Ludo King (by Gametion)
Nepa: Saga (Free)
iTunes Description
Dive into the mystical realm of Nepa: Saga, a visually stunning offline RPG that brings ancient Nepa to life on your iOS device. As Ekaa, a humble blacksmith turned legendary warrior, you’ll embark on an unforgettable journey filled with action, mystery, and destiny.
Forum Thread: Nepa: Saga (by Bajra Technologies)
Nobodies: Silent Blood (Free)
iTunes Description
In this puzzle adventure, you are Asset 1080, the legendary ‘cleaner’ tasked with concealing all evidence of government-sanctioned assassinations—including your presence at the scene.
The year is 2010. The intelligence agency is cracking down on a wave of criminal activity funded by cryptocurrency technology. Follow the money and dismantle the network, bit by bit.
Forum Thread: Nobodies: Silent Blood (by Blyts)
Ouros ($2.99)
iTunes Description
Ouros is a calming puzzle game about forming beautiful curves in a serene space. Find your flow as you nudge, bend, and stretch curves into pleasing shapes.
The goal is simple. Align the curve with the targets, then watch the orb gracefully glide through them.
With over 120 handcrafted puzzles to solve, Ouros invites you to discover the inherent mathematical beauty of its world.
Forum Thread: Ouros (by Michael Kamm)
Phantolex (Free)
iTunes Description
Phantolex combines the classic word game Ghost with a roguelike adventure. Test your vocabulary, unlock powerful upgrades, and journey through endless levels of word-based challenges.
Forum Thread: Phantolex (by Green Tea Gaming)
The Pinball Wizard (Free)
iTunes Description
The Pinball Wizard is an arcade adventure game where the main character is propelled into action by a set of flippers, like the ball in a pinball machine. Each level of the game is a contained area inside a tower. The goal of the game is to survive and get to the top of the tower.
Forum Thread: The Pinball Wizard (by Frosty Pop)
RP Grand (Free)
iTunes Description
Dive into an amazing open world of new possibilities.
Choose a unique role and reach the top in this world.
You have every opportunity to become the most influential person among thousands of players.
Forum Thread: RP Grand (by Grand Games AM SP)
Secret Puzzle Society (Free)
iTunes Description
Expose a secret society of puzzle-loving villains! Your best friend, Brooke, has stumbled upon the Secret Puzzle Society and is in over her head. Win a challenging match 3 levels, and search beautiful rooms full of secrets!
Forum Thread: Secret Puzzle Society (by Wildlife Studios)
The Seven Deadly Sins: Idle (Free)
iTunes Description
▶ Supremely Exciting One-Tap Draw!
Tap, tap, tap your way to a big win to make massive gains!
Getting stronger is as easy as tapping the Card Draw button!
Forum Thread: The Seven Deadly Sins: Idle (by Netmarble)
Spooky Pixel Hero (Free)
iTunes Description
You play the role of a game developer tasked by a secret organization to repair a lost platformer game from 1976 that seems way too advanced for its time. But is it really just a game?
A chilling homage to retro gaming – Rediscover the magic of classic games and retro platformers with a terrifying twist. SPOOKY PIXEL HORROR combines the beloved aesthetics of vintage 2D pixel games with a deeply immersive horror narrative that will keep you on edge.
Forum Thread: Spooky Pixel Hero (by AppSir/Darius Immanuel Guerrero)
VirtualFriend (Free)
iTunes Description
VirtualFriend: A new, open source Nintendo Virtual Boy emulator
Relive the unique red-and-black world of Nintendo’s most ambitious ’90s console. Whether you’re experiencing these classics for the first time or revisiting fond memories, VirtualFriend delivers the definitive Virtual Boy experience on Apple Vision Pro and iOS devices.
Forum Thread: VirtualFriend – Virtual Boy Emulator (by Adam Gastineau)
Zoeti ($7.99)
iTunes Description
Zoeti is a turn-based roguelike that features a deck of playing cards used to create card combos and activate skills in the heat of battle. Bolster your arsenal of skills through battles, discoverable upgrades, or aid from the locals which enhance your plays to overcome the evil plaguing your land.
Forum Thread: Zoeti (by Akupara Games)