If you are looking for fresh experiences for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device, this week brings a diverse mix of titles ranging from hardcore real-time strategy to cozy life simulations. Here are five new mobile games to check out for the week of July 16, 2026.

Quick Facts

  • War Legends: Real-time strategy featuring unit micromanagement and six-player online PvP.
  • Digimon Up: An idle RPG focused on collecting and evolving creatures with AFK mechanics.
  • Sakumon: A toys-to-life adventure where you scan physical collectibles to customize your island.
  • Tiny Bookshop: A narrative-driven life sim about managing a second-hand shop by the sea.
  • House of the Lost: Revived: A roguelike dungeon-crawler rebuilt from a 2012 title, featuring offline play and no microtransactions.

Strategy and Creature Collection

For those craving competitive play, War Legends offers a full-scale real-time strategy experience on mobile. Players can micromanage their troops and structures across campaign missions or jump into custom PvP matches with up to six players online.

If you prefer a more relaxed approach to creature evolution, Digimon Up is now available. This idle RPG allows players to collect and grow their Digimon without the need for a constant daily grind, utilizing AFK mechanics to handle battles while you are away from the screen.

Bringing a tactile feel to mobile gaming, Sakumon blends the toys-to-life phenomenon of the mid-2000s with modern island-building. By scanning physical collectibles into the game, you can customize your digital world and interact with other collectors in an experience that blends creature-raising with cozy island management.

Life Sims and Roguelikes

Moving away from farming-centric sims, Tiny Bookshop puts players in charge of a second-hand bookshop located by the sea. The gameplay focuses on managing stock and getting to know the local residents to provide personalized reading recommendations, uncovering a narrative as you build your business.

Finally, House of the Lost: Revived arrives as a modernized version of a 2012 classic. This roguelike dungeon-crawler features four distinct environments and draws inspiration from The Binding of Isaac and the Zelda series. Notably, the developers have stripped away ads and energy timers, and the game is fully playable offline, making it a straightforward pick for fans of the genre.