The best games we played in October
October was a very kind month for mobile gamers, and we've got eleven excellent games to show for it. As we head full speed into November, let's take a few moments to look back and appreciate all of the fine new releases we were treated to last month. There were quite a few games ported over from other consoles, as well as a generous helping of unique mobile IPs that made their debut in October. Let's take a look.
Subsurface Circular
Created by the same developer who brought us Thomas Was Alone, this sharp narrative adventure places you in a sci-fi universe where you'll be interviewing robots to uncover a mystery. Fans of clever writing and narrative design won't want to miss it.
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Time Recoil
Time Recoil is a capable successor to the ever popular Neon Chrome, managing to stand out as a top-notch top-down shooter in its own right. Shooting people slows time, forcing you to think strategically in new ways.
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HQ Live Trivia
It's a real, live game show on your phone, only this time you're the contestant and there are actual prizes at stake. Tune in twice a day to answer trivia questions for a chance at that coveted prize pool.
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Simulacra
A lost phone game with a creepy twist, Simulacra is an eerie narrative adventure that tasks you with sifting through text messages, e-mails, and social media profiles to uncover the mystery lying just out of reach.
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Wheels of Aurelia
Go for a drive in the Italian countryside in this delightful adventure inspired by 1970s Italian cinema. It's a game simply about meeting people, and you'll find the story changes each time you play it.
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Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander
This expansive strategy RPG for PC made the jump to mobile in October, and Halcyon 6 has quickly earned itself a spot in the top ranks of strategy RPGs for mobile. Sci-fi turn-based battles abound, and the story ain't bad either.
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Underhand
Fans of both Reigns and Lovecraftian horror will find something to love in Underhand. This clever card game puts you in charge of your own cult, with the ultimate goal of summoning terrible demon gods.
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Infiniroom
Infiniroom is an endless runner with a twist. You'll run, run, run, jumping and dashing to leap over obstacles, but your character is confined to an ever-changing rectangular room, which presents some unique challenges.
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Dragon Project
Dragon Project is a mobile Monster Hunster-like that holds its own. If you're looking to fight epic monsters and craft gear so that you can fight even more epic monsters, don't miss Dragon Project.
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Stranger Things: The Game
Licensed games are always a cause for suspicion, especially because generally they tend to be lacking in quality. Stranger Things: The Game is happily the exception. It's a fine throwback to SNES era action adventure games. Explore Hawkins, Indiana in pixelated form.
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Flower
Thatgamecompany's hit flower sim has made the move from PlayStation to mobile. Control a single flower petal, sweeping across gorgeous landscapes as you collect your flower petal brethren. It sounds simple, but there's actually a very nice story tucked in there.
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What was your favorite new game last month? Tell us about it in the comments below.