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10 best new Android games of January 2016

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Android gaming is getting bigger and better every month it seems and there is always a slew of new titles coming to Google Play. Whether you’re a casual gamer or you want something with a beat more meat on its bones, there’s usually a game coming out to suit everyone’s taste. Let’s take a look at the best new Android games from the last month!

call of champions best new android games of january 2016Call of Champions

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Call of Champions is a newer MOBA that pits you and two others against three opponents to see who can take control of the map first. Each match lasts about five minutes and you can play an unlimited number of matches without paying a dime. There are 15 total champions that you can unlock and each one can be customized with a variety of talents that can be learned. It’s a solid experience with decent graphics and one of the better MOBAs on Android.
Get it now on Google Play!

Cavernaut best new android games january 2016Cavernaut

[Price: $1.99]
Cavernaut is a minimal puzzle-adventure game where you must lead a ship through various tunnels in order to collect various treasures. The game features randomly generated maps that makes each play different from the last one and the control scheme is easy enough for anyone to understand. There are a total of five areas, each one with increasing difficulty and the graphics aren’t bad for the retro style that was implemented. Best of all, there are no in-app purchases.
Get it now on Google Play!

crashlands best new android games of january 2016Crashlands

[Price: $4.99]
Crashlands is an adventure game where you play as an intergalactic trucker who gets stranded on an alien planet. You’ll venture forth to deliver your packages but also fight monsters, build a base, and level up your character to make them more powerful. There is also a crafting system where you can make approximately 500 different items using stuff you find laying around and you can even build yourself a home base. There is a story line as well that does a good job of pushing the game forward. It’s $4.99 with no in-app purchases.
Get it now on Google Play!

cut the rope magic best new android games january 2016Cut the Rope: Magic

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
The latest entrant into the Cut the Rope series has already made quite a large splash on Android. In just a month’s time, it’s accumulated over one million downloads and carries a fantastic 4.7 rating which is surprisingly high for a Freemium game. In this version, you return with most of the basic mechanics from prior titles except in this one you can transform into things to make grabbing the candy easier, fight bosses, and more. If you’re in the market for a puzzle game or a time waster, consider this one.
Get it now on Google Play!

i have no mouth best new android games january 2016I Have No Mouth

[Price: $3.99]
I Have Mouth is a horror puzzle game that is a port from the classic 1995 PC game of the same name. In this title, you are essentially tortured by the computer AI that took over humanity. You’ll play through the torture for five survivors with the premise being that one day they may be free. The game is really creep and also features various control options, soundtracks, and even variable graphics. It also comes with challenging puzzles, alternate endings, and more. It also has no in-app purchases.
Get it now on Google Play!


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Lego best new android games of january 2016LEGO Nexo Knights

[Price: Free]
LEGO Nexo Knights is a free hack-and-slash adventure game where you must save the kingdom from the evil Jestro and his army of lava monsters. The game itself has decent graphics and mechanics which should be easy enough for everyone to learn. You’ll be battling bad guys, collecting Nexo Powers to increase your strength, and more. It is entirely free to play with no in-app purchases although you can buy actual, real-life accessories that can be scanned into the game if you want to.
Get it now on Google Play!

loot and legends best new android games january 2016Loot and Legends

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Loot and Legends is a card collecting and board game hybrid game that is based on Card Hunter for PC which was developed by Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield. It’s a fun little game that doesn’t take itself too seriously and you’ll find smatterings of pop culture, pizza, and other fun little things. To play, you’ll build a card deck and then challenge opponents in order to win loot. The in-app purchases are pretty expensive but the game is pretty decent overall.
Get it now on Google Play!

pocket mortys best new android games january 2016Pocket Mortys

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Pocket Mortys is the latest game from Adult Swim and it’s based on the cult hit show Rick and Morty. This is essentially a Pokemon spoof. You play as Rick and you must collect various Mortys that have various abilities and then fight other Ricks that have their own set of Mortys. There is a story line and it’s just as ridiculous as the show itself so fans will feel right at home. It’s free to play with in-app purchases so it won’t cost you anything to try it out!
Get it now on Google Play!

the room 3 best new android games january 2016The Room 3

[Price: $4.99]
The Room 3 is going to be, without a doubt, one of the must-have Android games of 2016. It’s a beautifully done point-and-click puzzle game with clever mechanics, fantastic graphics, and a dark, arcane story line. Each object is a puzzle within a puzzle which keeps players guessing and there are even alternate endings to help reduce the problem of the game being too short. It’s $4.99 which some have lamented as expensive, but this is about as good as it gets in the puzzle genre.
Get it now on Google Play!

Worms 4 best new android games january 2016Worms 4

[Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases]
Worms 4 is the latest in the Worms franchise and it looks to be a pretty decent game. It follows the core mechanics of the Worms series, which is a mixture of puzzle and shooter where you must defeat the enemy by strategically shooting in various places. This one also includes online multiplayer, shorter missions for faster play, 80 single player missions, and a ton of new weapons and upgrades available. It’s an overall solid experience with a ton of content to enjoy.
Get it now on Google Play!

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