July 2024 would have been a slow month for games, but thanks to Netflix, we have plenty of new Android titles to try out this month. While Disney Speedstorm disappointed us with its aggressive monetization, Kingdom Rush 5 showed that one of the best mobile game series is still going strong. Metal Slug: Awakening finally received its global release, and Dragon Prince: Xadia is a fantastic adaptation of the Netflix series.
Some of these games will inevitably make our roundup of the best Android games, but we’ve selected a handful, so you have plenty of choices. Go ahead and grab your favorite Android controller and read on to discover the best new Android game releases to grace our OS.
1 Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD
The Kingdom Rush series of tower defense games has been steadily trucking along since 2011, and 13 years later it’s lost none of its charm. To keep things fresh, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance throws an alliance between good and evil into the mix, giving you a much more diverse range of towers to choose from. You can now control two heroes simultaneously, greatly expanding the range of defensive options at your disposal.
At its core, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance is another solid entry into the tower defense series, but there are a couple of catches. The core game is shorter than other Kingdom Rush titles, forcing you to spend money on top of the game’s already high entry fee. However, if you want a short, enjoyable tower defense game to while away a few hours with, Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance holds up to the standards set by its predecessors.
Metal Slug: Awakening
- In-app purchases
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$0.99 – $99.99 per item
- Subscription
- ❌ No
- ChromeOS support
- ❌ No
- Publisher
- HaoPlay Limited
- Publish date
- July 12, 2024
For a certain generation, Metal Slug is a name so familiar that it’s inevitable that a modern reboot of the franchise would come along sooner or later based on the nostalgia factor alone. Usually, this leads to the franchise’s branding slapped over a generic game system and a ton of microtransactions, but Metal Slug: Awakening is bound to please both veterans and newcomers to the series (although there are microtransactions).
Metal Slug: Awakening taps into the same frantic side-scrolling action that made the original games fun. Picking from a huge roster of characters, you’ll run and gun your way through ever more ridiculous enemies, picking up power-ups and weapons as you go. There’s even a multiplayer mode so you can play with your friends. The aforementioned microtransactions follow the gacha system of randomized character collection, which is frustrating but doesn’t detract from what is an excellent addition to the Metal Slug series. Despite the PC version supporting controllers, you can only use touch-screen controls on the mobile version.
3 Arranger NETFLIX
Arranger
- Subscription
- Netflix Games
- ChromeOS support
- ❌ No
- Publisher
- Netflix
- Publish date
- July 17, 2024
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Controller support
- ✅ Yes
Arranger is one of those games where you immediately know you’re in for a good time as soon as you load it up. Its vibrant art style is packed with detail, and thanks to the slow-paced puzzles, you have plenty of time to take in your environment as you play. It’s published as part of the Netflix Games library, so as long as you have a Netflix subscription, you can play without worrying about ads or microtransactions.
Arranger’s puzzles revolve around the main character, Jemma. She moves on a grid and can move most objects and people in her row or column. You must move these to destroy monsters, unlock levels, and clear obstacles. It’s easy to pick up, but if you get stuck on one of the more challenging levels, the in-game assist feature will help you. Overall, it’s a brilliantly fun puzzle game you must try if you have a Netflix subscription.
4 Dragon Prince: Xadia
Dragon Prince: Xadia
- Subscription
- Netflix Games
- ChromeOS support
- ❌ No
- Publisher
- Netflix
- Publish date
- July 19, 2024
- Controller support
- ❌ No
Netflix Games’ library is filled with a diverse roster of games that have nothing to do with any shows published by Netflix, but The Dragon Prince: Xadia is one of them, joining the few shows like Stranger Things that have been turned into an official game. The Dragon Prince: Xadia is an action RPG (ARPG) game where you can play solo or with friends, choosing a character from the series’ cast to hack and slash your way through dungeons filled with various enemies.
Fortunately, you don’t need to know anything about The Dragon Prince to enjoy this game, but viewers of the series will be able to spot frequent references throughout. From the unique abilities available to each character to the strategic loadout options, The Dragon Prince: Xadia is one of the best ARPGs on the Play Store.
5 Minesweeper NETFLIX
Minesweeper NETFLIX
- Subscription
- Netflix Games
- ChromeOS support
- ❌ No
- Publisher
- Netflix
- Publish date
- June 20, 2024
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Controller support
- ❌ No
The Netflix Games library is full of brilliant games, from spin-offs of shows like The Dragon Prince to mobile ports of hit games like Hades. However, the streaming giant’s adaption of Minesweeper is exciting because it breathes new life into a classic game that has until now been the domain of competitive players and few others. Minesweeper Netflix sets the title in picturesque locations worldwide, adding collectible stamps, stickers, and posters to add a sense of progression to the classic game.
Minesweeper Netflix has various difficulty options and challenges to keep things fresh. If you find the original game too frustrating, you can make things easier or keep the difficulty high for the greatest challenge. You can play Journey Mode to explore the world or Custom Mode to create your own challenge.
Give these other great new games a try
Pochemeow Pro |
Pochemeow is a strategy game about economic warfare. You’ll develop your city to bankrupt your opponents by controlling vital resources. It’s a simple concept, but it’s one of the most innovative strategy games we’ve seen on mobile. |
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Numito |
Numito is a minimalistic puzzle game centered around math problems. To solve the math puzzle, you’ll change the color of tiles, scrolling through potential solutions to find the answer. It’s a quirky, rewarding puzzle game that’s easy to enjoy. |
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