Indie Games for Mobile: Finds in Every Genre

We dig through the noise of app stores so you don't have to. Every week our editors play something new, from puzzlers to racers, and tell you whether it's worth the space on your phone. Right now the whole team is buzzing about Big Bass 3in1, which we just finished testing.

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Big Bass 3in1 Casual · 4.4★
144games tested
69articles written
2years running
0paid placements

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No press releases turned into articles. Every review comes from real sessions on real devices, start to finish.

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Nobody can buy a higher score here. Ratings reflect what the team thought, full stop.

Every genre welcome

Racers, RPGs, tiny puzzlers, oddball simulators — if it's good on a phone, we'll write about it.

Big Bass 3in1
Casual

A relaxed three-mode fishing game that bundles casting, sorting, and a light collection loop into one tidy package.

★★★★☆ 4.4
Emberfall Saga
RPG

A pocket-sized turn-based RPG with a surprisingly deep party-building system.

★★★★★ 4.6
Tidewatch Command
Strategy

A coastal defense strategy game where map control matters more than raw force.

★★★★☆ 4.3
Neon Dash Circuit
Racing

A fast arcade racer built around tilt steering and perfectly timed drifts.

★★★★★ 4.5
Hollow Lantern
Adventure

A moody exploration adventure through a forgotten mansion, told without words.

★★★★★ 4.7
Tiny Terrace Farm
Simulation

A cozy vertical farming sim where you build a garden up the side of a cliff.

★★★★☆ 4.2

Editor’s pick

Emberfall Saga
RPG

Emberfall Saga

★★★★★ 4.6

Emberfall Saga wears its old-school inspirations proudly. You gather a party of odd heroes, march across a hand-drawn world map, and settle fights in clean turn-based battles that reward planning over button mashing. The story is light but charming, told mostly through short, funny character banter.

  • Deep dual-class party builds
  • Playable fully offline
  • Charming, low-stakes writing
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What readers say

«A relaxed three-mode fishing game that bundles casting, sorting, and a light collection loop into one tidy package.»

Rafael · Big Bass 3in1

«A pocket-sized turn-based RPG with a surprisingly deep party-building system.»

Bruno · Emberfall Saga

«A coastal defense strategy game where map control matters more than raw force.»

Ida · Tidewatch Command

Questions & answers

How do you choose which games to review?

We play a lot and cover the ones that genuinely surprised or delighted us, across every genre. There's no schedule dictating that we hit a certain type of game each month — if something's interesting, it gets written up. We lean toward smaller indie titles that don't already get plenty of coverage.

Do developers pay you for reviews?

No. Nobody pays for a review or a score, and no amount of money moves our ratings. If we ever received a free copy of something, we'd say so plainly in the article, but our opinions stay entirely our own.

Can I suggest a game for you to cover?

Absolutely, and we read every suggestion. Just email us with the game's name and a line about why you think it's worth a look. We can't promise to cover everything, but great tips from readers have led to some of our favorite reviews — Big Bass 3in1 is one game we took a closer look at after a reader nudge.

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