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The best new Android games for March 2024

There are plenty of PC and console ports coming to Android this month.
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February 29, 2024
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Mobile gaming is ever-improving, and many new Android games are always available. Whether you’re a casual gamer, want something with a bit more meat on its bones, or want to really challenge your new smartphone, there’s usually a game coming out to suit everyone’s taste. In particular, gaming over the holiday season is usually a great way to wind down after the year that passed or contemplate your plans for the year ahead. On that note, let’s look at the best new Android games for March 2024.

Check out our picks for the best new Android games released in 2023.

Yes, Your Grace

  • Price: Free trial / $4.99 to unlock the game
  • Developer: Noodlecake
  • Genre: Simulation / RPG

We’re kicking off this week with a port of a hugely popular indie title. Yes, Your Grace is a well-regarded kingdom management sim, and it’s now on Android. The game, set in the mystical realm of Davern, plays much the same as the full version. You’re still tasked with saving villagers from monsters, hiring castle staff, or deciding which romantic relationships you wish to pursue. Developer Noodlecake did a great job compressing it to fit on the smaller screen.

Best of all, Yes, Your Grace is free to try, with a modest unlock required to play the full title.

Rainbow Six: Smol

  • Price: Free / Requires Netflix subscription
  • Developer: Netflix
  • Genre: Roguelike

The latest Netflix title is a Rainbow Six game, specifically Rainbow Six: Smol. In essence, the title’s based on the long line of Tom Clancy-inspired shooters but has more roguelike elements and cartoonish graphics that might not satisfy the stalwarts.

Environments are destroyable, too, and there’s something decidedly satisfying about punching a massive hole through a brick wall. Players can level up their characters with each mission, purchase new weapons, and snag patches. However, I feel the game is for younger audiences or those who don’t take mobile titles too seriously.

You will need a Netflix subscription to play this game, which likely locks it away for some people.

Shovel Pirate

  • Price: Free / In-app purchases
  • Developer: NEUTRONIZED
  • Genre: Puzzle platformer

This game is absolutely adorable, and is my favorite of the month. I’ve always been a fan of puzzle platformers, and Shovel Pirate is the most fun I’ve had in ages. You play as a little pirate seagull, solving fence puzzles, murdering snakes, and digging up buried treasure, all with its little shovel friend. The levels start approachable but gradually increase in difficulty. It’s not a long title, so it’s perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

NBA Infinite

  • Price: Free / In-app purchases
  • Developed: Level Infinite
  • Genre: Sports

I’d be lying if I called myself a basketball fan, but NBA aficionados might enjoy this sports sim. You’re charged with creating and managing your own NBA team, a job that sounds simpler than it is. Interestingly, you can play against other gamers to rank up your team, which is as daunting as it is fun.

NBA Infinite has its quirks. Some might find the graphics and actual gameplay options more awkward than console equivalents. I’d expect these details to improve as development progresses.

One Punch Man: World

  • Price: Free / In-app purchases
  • Developer: A PLUS JAPAN
  • Genre: Action

If you’re a fan of the anime, you’ll find something to like about this title. One Punch Man: World has some gorgeous animations that really set this open-world adventure title apart. The world has much to explore, while combat has a forgiving learning curve. Additionally, you can play as multiple characters, including Atomic Samurai and Saitama himself.

It does have its problems, though. It doesn’t feel as refined as its contemporaries, and we experienced several cutscene glitches.

High Sea Saga DX

  • Price: $7.49
  • Developer: Kairosoft
  • Genre: RPG

High Sea Saga DX is a port of the classic title that has been available on various platforms since 2015. Not much has changed on the Android version, and that’s a good thing. You play as a pirate tasked with managing a crew, building a base, and engaging in other pirate activities. The game also includes plenty of social features for those who can’t resist a bit of PvP.

Importantly, High Sea Saga DX isn’t a cheap game. You’ll need at least $7.49 just to play the title, making it a steep investment.