The holidays are coming to a close. Spoils were in full effect as you practically spent all of those GameStop gift cards on titles for every next-gen console in the house, only to leave your smartphone sputtered out in the cold. Then again, you could just been one of the lucky few to earn a iPhone 6 or Samsung Galaxy Note 4 on Christmas morning, looking to loaded it up with some mobile goodness. No matter the situation, there’s no reason to go without any new games on your handset heading into the New Year. In closing out 2014, we compiled a list of the Best Mobiles Games of the past month you should be downloading as we speak.
Tales from the Borderlands
In the first of the five-part series, you are put on Pandora after the events played in Borderlands 2. You’ll get to meet Rhys, whose dream is to become the next Handsome Jack. Meet familiar faces like Fiona, who’s known in Pandora as the biggest con artist around. The two of you will venture off to take back the money that was lost in a deal gone bad. The game offers a season pass, which is cheaper than buying each episode and provides access to episodes 2-5, once they are released over the next few months.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for $4.99
Download it Now at Google Play for $4.99
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
RockStar Games brings back an oldie but goodie. GTA: Chinatown Wars has you playing as Huang Lee, whose mission is to deliver an ancient sword to his uncle in order to make sure his family keeps control of the Triad gangs of Liberty City. The game features updated graphics, tons of side missions and mini games. If you have a hard time playing the game on your phone, the game does offer the ability to use a Bluetooth or USB controller.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for $2.99
Download it Now at Google Play for $2.99
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
An epic battle we’re all familiar with experiencing on the original Xbox can now be fought on your phone. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes you back four thousand years before the Galactic Empire, which has caused hundreds of Jedi Knights to be lost in battle. You now become the Jedi’s last hope. Learn the force with over 40 different powers, even building your own lightsaber. Travel through different locations such as Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk. Choose between nine customizable characters, Twi’leks, Droids and Wookiees.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for $4.99
Download it Now at Google Play for $4.99
Call of Duty: Heroes
Take control of your army with elite soldiers and legendary heroes. Customize your base and train soldiers to take down enemies in epic battles. Fully control your heroes and perform kick-ass KillStreaks. During battle you can unleash Killstreaks such as the drone strike, UAV, care package, and chopper gunner that will help wipe out the competition. Team up with friends to form an alliance and dominate enemy forces.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for Free
Download it Now at Google Play for Free
Brothers in Arms 3: Sons of War
In this WW2 based game, step in the combat boots of Sergeant Wright as you play through a dramatic war-filled journey. Take your crew of highly trained brothers to the frontline to help you get through intense battles. Encounter new allies, along with missions such as, Assault, Sniper, Siege, and Stealth. Use killcam zooms on your enemies to take them out quicker. Unlock new weapons, which can turn into ultimate arsenal weapons with fire rate, recoil, reload speed and clip size upgrades.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for Free
Download it Now at Google Play for Free
Download it Now at Windows foe Free
Marvel Contest of Champions
Build your ultimate team of champions with some of Marvel infamous characters. One of the Edler’s of The Universe known as The Collector has called you to a contest against Marvel super villain Kang The Conqueror. Collect and level up your heroes (or villains), receiving synergy bonuses based on your teams association and relationships that are taken straight from the Comics. Play through a thrilling storyline and fight it out with some of the best heroes and villains throughout the Marvel Universe.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for Free
Download it Now at Google Play for Free
Game of Thrones
Inspired by from the hit HBO drama, Game of Thrones – A Tellatale Games Series is the first of a six-part game series. The story starts off with the House Forrester, which is a noble family form the north of Westeros, loyal to the Starks of Winterfell. The family has been caught in a war of the Five Kings. You will play different roles from the members of the Forrester family. And just like every Tellatale game, the choices you make will affect the outcome of the game. A season pass is also available.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for $4.99
Download it Now at Google Play for $4.99
Tomb Raider II
Taking it back, Square Enix re-releases what is arguably the best action platformer of the 32-bit generation. Tomb Raider II welcomes Lara is on a quest for the Dagger of Xian, reputed to possess the power of the dragon, but she’s not the only one that has an eye on it. Explore new locations such as Tibet, China, Venice and Italy along the way. Lara is given some cool weapons, plus 50 achievements to unlock. The developers even included a new expansion called The Golden Mask for extra fun.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for $1.99
GT Racing 2: The Real Car Experience
GT Racing 2 offers 13 tracks and 71 licensed cars including vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Dodge, Nissan, Audi, Ford, and many more. You get 28 new challenges each week and 1,400 events to complete such as Classic Races, Duels, Knockout and Overtake. The more you improve, the better your odds of unlocking new content. Go at it solo or join a team and play with others from around the world.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for Free
Download it Now at Google Play for Free
Looney Tunes Dash
Pick between some of the cartoon’s most memorable characters as you run, jump, slide and even smash your way through new levels and adventures, completing objectives in order to unlock new faces and iconic Looney Tunes landscapes. Master characters as well as their special abilities to gain more running power. Play prankster by pulling off jokes on other characters to ear more coins.
Download it Now at the Apple App Store for Free
Download it Now at Google Play for Free
