How to Find New and Exciting Games to Play on Android

Mobile gaming is on the rise especially due to the current pandemic context during which people are required to stay inside, leading them to spend much more time on their phones. If you, too, are looking for a new game that is worthy of your time and attention but don’t know where to start, this article is for you, as it discusses a few ways you can quickly identify your next source of entertainment.

Finding a good mobile game is not an easy task. For those new to mobile gaming, the vast amount of apps available in the Google Play Store will seem quite overwhelming at first, while seasoned players may struggle to find worthy games they haven’t tried before. To make things easier for everybody, we’ve created an easy guide that explains how to find new and exciting Android games quickly without wasting time or money.

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How to Find New Games in the Google Play Store

The Google Play Store is a massive database of games, but finding the latest batch can be a little tricky. Here’s how to go about it:

Open Google Play Store on your phone. It should display the Games section first. From there find the Categories tab in the upper part of the display just below the search bar and tap on it. A list of game categories will come into full view. Choose your favorite game niche, be it Casual, Educational, Puzzle of Sports. Once you decide, tap on your category of choice.

You’ll see a series of lists under that game category. For example, Top-rated Games, Offline Games, Premium Games, etc. Scroll down to the bottom, and you’ll find the “New & Updated Games” section. You’ll find the latest games in that particular game category.

Now all you need to do is browse through the titles and install the ones that seem fun to you. Note that for some game categories, the “New & Updated” section may not be located all the way at the bottom, in which case you’ll need to search for it in the middle.

We suggest trying this solution if you’re a gamer with a bit more experience who is already familiar with the popular games and have already tried most of the titles in Google Play’s top charts.

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Check Out Reviews for More New Mobile Games

Google Play’s rating system can offer some insight regarding the quality of a game, but if you feel it’s not 100 percent trustworthy, then you may want to try an alternative. Install MiniReview from the Play Store – an app that is supported by a growing community of reviewers who are passionate about mobile games and will provide readers with objective and informative mini-reviews that rate important aspects of the games under discussion.

As you open the app, you’ll see the latest reviews in the database. There are two viewing modes available. The default boasts screenshots of the games above each listing. The more intuitive alternative features the app icon alongside the name of the app and developer, genre tags, and scores. You can switch between the two views by tapping between the two icons in the upper-right corner below the photo slide. Using the second viewing mode, users can view more posts at a glance and quickly spot the games with the higher ratings.

Search for New Games in the MiniReview App

In the app, tap on the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner, then tap on the New Games options. This action opens the section which covers the latest games and users can scroll through the listings and find new games they haven’t heard of before.

Each post features a review that provides readers with a comprehensive overview of the game. Below the author are the scores for four major aspects of the game: controls, art style, gameplay, and monetization.

A series of tags offer extra information, and users can also read details regarding release date, last update, download size, permission, and IAP. If you liked the review and want to try the game immediately, there is a Download button at the bottom of the post which takes you directly to the Google Play Store.

Set Up Filters to Find Specific Games

Are you looking for a specific type of game? The best part about MiniReview is that it includes a super useful filter option. Go back to the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner and tap on it to select a game genre from the list to see all the games available from this category.

Are you looking to narrow your search even more? Tap the Back button to return to the app’s main screen. Below the photo slide, at the top of the page in the left corner, you should see “Last added.” Tap on it to open the filter. From here you can select the number of players, monetization type, game category, and more that you want your next game to have. You can even choose to have only the games with the highest scores appear.

Stay Up to Date with What’s New in Mobile Games

Want to be in the loop about the latest games? Users can set up notifications that will be sent out every time new reviews are posted on the app. Open the side menu once again and look for and tap on the Notifications option.

Turn on the “Receive Notifications for New Reviews” toggle and select the game genres you want to get alerts for. Now you don’t have to worry about finding your next mobile game anymore.

To conclude, if you’ve already tried the two solutions outlined above but find you’re still looking for game ideas, you may want to take a look at our suggestions for the best math games for Android.

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