The best from April 2024

Out of all the new games released on Android in March 2024, Wildfrost stood out thanks to its fresh take on the deck builder genre. However, we couldn’t possibly leave out the cute simulation game Hamster Inn, and the latest incarnation of Dadish has made the jump to 3D; plus, Square Enix released a full-fledged JRPG at full price, which is certainly worth a mention. Whatever games you like, there’s something perfect for you this month.

We’ve rounded up the best games of the month so you can catch up on all the top-rated Android games without scrolling the Play Store. There’s a preponderance of RPGs this month, so grab an Android tablet built for gaming for the best experience.

1 Wildfrost

Endlessly replayable deck builder

Deck-building games are a dime-a-dozen on the Play Store, so it takes something extraordinary to stand out from the crowd. Wildfrost doesn’t revolutionize the genre but nails the essentials, so you feel every decision matters, from the last card you put in your deck to the first choice you make in a battle. Best of all, there’s a strong narrative, something often overlooked in card-battling games.

Wildfrost is a roguelike game, so don’t expect to beat the game your first time through. You probably won’t beat it on your second try either, as Wildfrost is just as unforgiving for beginners as it is for experts. Don’t get discouraged; Wildfrost offers a massive amount of strategic depth, so you’ll never feel like you’re railroaded into a specific strategy for each boss.

2 Hamster Inn

Adorable hamster-based business game

Brutal deck-building roguelikes are all well and good, but sometimes you just want to run a hotel with the assistance of various hamsters. You’ll start in a derelict hotel bereft of rooms, service, and, most importantly, guests. Recruit hamster staff, build rooms and facilities, and help out your guests to turn your hamster inn into a five-star hotel.

Hamster Inn is a low-stress management simulator that is the perfect game to wind down with at the end of the day. It’s a perfect mix of active and passive gameplay, so you can wake up each day ready to spend more money on renovations and guests.

3 AFK Journey

Beautiful and strategic RPG

AFK Journey stands out from the crowd of idle gacha games by offering a beautiful art style and genuinely rewarding gameplay. While we don’t recommend it for anyone who doesn’t enjoy gacha mechanics or idle gameplay, it’s one of the best in its genre, so fans of the best Android gacha games should certainly give it a try.

The huge range of game modes is the most compelling about AFK Journey. Even if you don’t engage in the idle mechanics (although it’s recommended as you’ll struggle to progress later in the game without them), there are PvP and PvE game modes to earn new heroes and equipment. Overall, AFK Journey is a surprisingly compelling addition to the gacha genre that we recommend you try.

4 Lonesome Village

Relaxed and puzzle-filled RPG

Sometimes, you don’t want to delve into dungeons of horrifying monsters, but it’s undeniable that a malevolent antagonist makes any game much more compelling. Lonesome Village is a puzzle/adventure game where you’ll solve puzzles to rescue villagers from a spooky tower. While there is a distinct threat to the well-being of your town, the overall experience is relaxed from start to finish.

Lonesome Village is the perfect game for you if you enjoy puzzle games but want to feel like there are consequences to your actions. The more villagers you rescue, the more your time comes to life, giving you a distinct feeling of accomplishment as you play.

5 Dadish 3D

The classic mobile platformer in 3D

The Dadish games have long been some of our favorite platformers at AP, and now the series has jumped into the third dimension. It’s reminiscent of classic 3D platformers thanks to its cheerful, low-poly graphics, but plenty of collectibles and achievements will keep you occupied as you adventure through 50 levels.

We recommend Dadish 3D even if you’re a 2D platformer purist. It keeps everything we love about the Dadish games, and the 3D element is more than just a gimmick. But if you’re not sold, try some of our other favorite platformers on Android.

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Play the best Android games from April

2024 has seen some brilliant games arrive on our phones; the lineup of new games is well on track to be just as good, if not better, than the best games of 2023. Many of these games are free to download, so install a few at once, settle down, and catch up on the latest and greatest Android games.