March 2026 Mobile Gaming Round-Up: Top New iOS and Android Titles
This month's selection of promising mobile games offers a diverse mix, from a new The Witcher adaptation to a port of the Tomb Raider reboot and a chess game with a shotgun twist. As winter lingers and global tensions simmer, diving into these immersive titles provides a perfect escape. Highlights include Plug In Digital's tactical Shotgun King, the pixel art strategy of Dwarves: Glory, Death & Loot, and Feral Interactive's mobile version of Tomb Raider.
Ponchorado: iOS & Android, Free (SEAL.GAMES)
Inspired by the 1930s cartoon aesthetic popularized by Cuphead, Ponchorado casts players as a stuntman in a flickering, sepia-tinted world. Your mission is to shoot bandits who emerge from the ground, while dodging gunfire and explosions. The game features automatic return fire and requires watching ads between levels to upgrade guns, health, and speed. Companions join you, using special skills until they need reviving. While the witty dialogue adds charm, the slow progression hampers the bullet hell action. Score: 6/10
Tomb Raider: iOS & Android, £12.99 (Feral Interactive)
Feral Interactive brings the 2013 Tomb Raider reboot to mobile, showcasing Lara Croft's gritty survival story. The action remains cinematic and engaging, outperforming many newer titles. Touch controls work well on larger screens like the iPad Pro, though frenetic scenes can be challenging. Controller support is available, enhancing gameplay against cultists and mercenaries. This release includes all seven DLC packs with challenge tombs, weapons, and outfits, offering great value as Lara evolves from novice to seasoned adventurer. Score: 8/10
Shotgun King: iOS & Android, £5.99 (Plug In Digital)
Shotgun King reinvents chess with a rogue-like twist: the black king wields a shotgun after losing his courtiers. Played on a standard chessboard, you blast white pieces in turn-based battles. After defeating the white king, you select cards that grant advantages, adding elements like grenades or extra pieces. Each run is unique due to buff interactions, and the 16-bit style suits touchscreens for quick, cerebral sessions. Score: 8/10
Reigns: The Witcher: iOS & Android, £5.99 (Devolver Digital)
This spin-off of the 2016 game Reigns shifts focus to Dandelion the bard, who narrates Geralt's exploits through rhyming couplets. Players make binary choices to build Dandelion's renown, with lightweight, one-thumb gameplay ideal for mobile. However, the brief choices often leave outcomes unclear, and the game feels insubstantial despite its amusing moments. Score: 5/10
Dwarves: Glory, Death and Loot: iOS & Android, £4.99 (Sidekick)
Command pixel art dwarves in 2D skirmishes, recruiting and equipping them while filling rune circles for persistent buffs. Balance character classes and formations, as battles are watch-only, determined by your strategic decisions. The amusing olde English introduction is minimal, requiring self-discovery. This dexterity-free combat offers a unique, slow-build strategy experience. Score: 8/10
Retrocade: iOS, Included with Apple Arcade (Resolution Games)
Retrocade stands out among retro collections with a stellar lineup: Asteroids, Breakout, Bubble Bobble, Track & Field, Centipede, Frogger, Galaga, Pac-Man, and Space Invaders, plus Konami's Haunted Castle. Onscreen controls can be tricky, especially for Pac-Man, but with a controller, it's a definitive arcade collection with a gamified achievement system. Score: 7/10
Last Asylum: Plague: iOS & Android, Free (37Games Global)
Promoted with AI-generated ads, this game initially intrigues with its art style and plague-themed subject. Sadly, it's another kingdom builder reskin, identical to titles like Rise Of Kingdoms and Evony. The pay-to-win mechanics automate gameplay, pressuring players to spend money for upgrades, making it a vapid experience. Score: 2/10
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