Gaming on mobile is such a stress buster and the best part is that it’s accessible anywhere you go. We have all enjoyed amazing mobile games like PUBG, Call of Duty, Roblox, Candy Crush, and more, and we bet everyone loved them. But there are some other gems you should enjoy in 2026 which give you endless action and adventure. You can play them alone or with friends in online multiplayer. Let’s discuss the best mobile games to play in 2026.
Destiny Rising (2025)
NetEase Games developed and published Destiny: Rising as a free-to-play mobile sci-fi RPG shooter and it is available on iOS and Android. The game allows players to experience a post-Dark Age world through its alternate timeline which shows events before the original Destiny storyline. The game features Lightbearers as customizable heroes who players control through fights against classic foes and through battles with their unique abilities and powerful weapons in both solo and multiplayer modes. The game offers mobile gamers a new experience of Destiny through its combination of fast-paced first and third-person combat with PvE campaigns, co-op strikes, PvP encounters and evolving shared-world activities.
Among Us (2018)
Among Us is a delightful online multiplayer game where you and your pals act as tiny space Among Us characters on a spaceship. Everyone appears the same, so you are unsure who to place your faith in. The players are ‘Crewmates’ who perform maintenance on the ship, but one or two players are ‘Impostors’ in disguise. The Impostors feign support while, in fact, they are sabotaging the mission and claiming Crewmates’ lives. After a mishap, the whole group has a discussion and makes guesses about the Impostor’s identity. Players can be voted off, tasks can be accomplished, or one may simply sit back and enjoy the turmoil. The game is all about cooperation, deceit, deduction, and sharing good moments with the gang.
Plants Vs. Zombies: Heroes (2016)
If you have played Plants Vs. Zombies games, you know one can never get bored of them. Making your plant army and defending your house against zombies is a concept that can never get old. Plants vs. Zombies Heroes functions as a mobile collectible card game which serves as a spin-off from the Plants vs. Zombies series. Players need to build a deck of plant and zombie cards which they will use to fight their opponents in matches that require them to use their units, tricks and environments to bring their opponent’s health down to zero. The game lets players choose between Plant Heroes and Zombie Heroes who each possess their own superpowers and gameplay methods, while the game also includes comic-style story sequences, hundreds of collectible cards and also single-player and multiplayer modes.
Red Dead Redemption Mobile (2019)
Rockstar Games presents Red Dead Redemption Mobile which allows players to experience their highly praised Western action-adventure game on iOS and Android devices for the first time. Players can control John Marston’s 1911 American frontier quest through touch screen controls which the game developers designed specifically for mobile devices. The mobile release includes the full original single-player campaign plus the beloved Undead Nightmare expansion and bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition, but does not feature multiplayer. You will explore the Wild West, use a variety of guns, ride horses, and much more in this endless adventure.
Genshin Impact (2020)
Genshin Impact functions as an open-world action RPG which gained worldwide recognition through its outstanding anime-style visual design, its elemental combat system and its gacha game mechanics. Players traverse the extensive fantasy realm of Teyvat by using different characters who have unique elemental abilities to accomplish missions, battle enemies and uncover the hidden knowledge of the Seven Nations. Genshin Impact provides players with an ever-evolving gameplay experience by combining exploration gameplay elements with strategic gameplay and narrative content and is available on PC, console and mobile platforms.
Subnautica (2018)
Unknown Worlds Entertainment developed Subnautica as an underwater survival adventure game which sends players to an extraterrestrial ocean world after their space vehicle crashes. Players need to explore the colorful yet dangerous underwater environments to gather materials which they will use to build tools and construct underwater facilities while they discover the planet’s secret locations and fight against alien species. The game develops a true-to-life world through its environmental design and suspenseful exploration elements while its survival systems and storytelling components which extend from the top of the water to the ocean’s deepest regions maintain player interest.
Stardew Valley (2016)
In Stardew Valley players begin their gaming experience by restoring a ruined farm which they develop from their base in the town through their fishing, mining and fighting activities. The game presents its pixel-art style and tranquil gameplay experience which allows players to customize their experience through social interactions and seasonal events. It also provides players with farming and animal husbandry and cave exploration activities which extend their gaming time through its strategic gameplay elements and storytelling and creative aspects.
Tomb Raider (2013)
Crystal Dynamics developed the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot to present Lara Croft’s origin story. Players control Lara as she faces survival tests and solves puzzles in tombs and engages in cinematic battles which show her development from a beginner to becoming the iconic Tomb Raider. The game received acclaim because it created realistic game environments and delivered an engaging story while showing Lara’s development through physical and emotional changes, which established a new benchmark for action-adventure and shooting games.
Summary
These are the best mobile games to play in 2026. If you enjoy suspense, go with Among Us, if you love action, pick Destiny Rising or Tomb Raider, and if you love shooting, try Destiny Rising or Red Dead Redemption. All of these are great mobile games and will give you a different experience. So, no matter your playstyle, this list will keep your screen busy and your boredom away.
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