Between new console launches and PC hardware pushing games to the bleeding edge of what’s visually possible, mobile games can often feel as if they play second fiddle to that market. The market has a shovelware problem, with many games being thinly disguised attempts to score some extra cash out of your pocket. But there are some definite gems in that space that are well worth your attention, and the mobile games space in general is thriving as a business.
The best mobile games use the medium to deliver engaging gameplay and gripping story, and 2021 saw a number of pocket-sized gems. From lovingly crafted RPGs to fresh spins on existing franchises, 2021 was a stellar year for mobile gaming. Read on for a look at our picks of the five best, and then check out our full top 10 games of 2021.
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