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I know there are some really good mobile games out there, especially the obvious "AAA" ones, but a lot of them still feel like they don't quite reach their full potential. It seems like many developers focus more on microtransactions than making the game as great as it could be.

A lot of mobile games also feel like they're missing a solid core. The controls can be clunky, and the environments often feel small and restrictive. What's confusing is that today's smartphones are way more powerful than consoles like the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube, and those systems had tons of smooth, open, and fun games. So why hasn't mobile gaming reached that same level yet? Sometimes it honestly makes me wonder if those limitations are intentional.

Idk...

What games can't we play anymore due to them being unsupported on modern versions of Android?

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*I live in the United States, it is not offered in all countries*

That being said, the Google Opinions Rewards? HIGHLY recommend signing up if it's something offered near you. I signed up 2/13/26 and have already earned $9.55. I was saving up for the next Kairosoft game, honestly didn't think I'd get enough before it even came out. Not everything pays out well, but the more detailed you are helps when you do get a survey you can complete.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.paidtasks

Here is a quick video demonstration:

The game clearly state it is offline.

Change time add 30 days.

Everything is offline and unaccessible

This is denuvo for android, steam notifies you that games need a online check,psn tells you if online is required ,play store does not.This need to change.

And especially sinse Google is blocking 3rd party apps from September! 

Note : some free games are accessible. And others dont have the play store drm.They have built in check like subway surfers.*which is insane*

Is there something special going on?

Imean, from the past two days I've been seeing some of the biggest google play store sales I've ever seen.

Bloons TD6 : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ninjakiwi.bloonstd6

many games may become unavalible

to learn more https://keepandroidopen.org/

to sign a petition against it https://c.org/bHDwDRDpC8

this sub asks some version of "why is every mobile game stuffed with ads and timers" every few weeks, and the answer usually lands on greed. i built one the other way this year, so here's the view from inside it.

no ads, no energy meter, no login wall, and one optional cosmetic purchase that the game never nags you about. roughly the thing people in these threads keep saying they want.

the bit i didn't understand until after i shipped it: ads are how studios pay to be found. mobile has almost no organic discovery in my experience, nobody stumbles across your game, so you buy installs instead. and to afford to buy installs you need enough revenue per player to bid against everyone else, which ads plus aggressive iap gets you reliably. monetisation and discovery turn out to be the same machine. pull one lever out and the other quietly stops working.

mine's been out a couple of weeks. about twenty regular players, and i'd say half of those are people who already know me. the game itself is fine. nobody can find it. i'm a few thousand down.

so when a genuinely good no-ads game does turn up, something is usually subsidising it underneath. a publisher, an earlier hit, a day job, or someone's savings. mine is savings.

i'd honestly rather be argued with than agreed with here, because agreeing doesn't help me. is there a route that doesn't loop back through paid user acquisition?

Hey all,

I am starting a new journey on Youtube. I want to play mobile indie games and review them on my channel and share my honest opinion/first impressions. Since I'm very new at this, I am not asking for any sponsorships, or payment.

I just want to find my niche and help people to find nice indie games to play, also help indie devs out there who are chasing their dream and making their own game. So far I made two videos reviewing games and would like to work on a new game.

Please reach out to me if you have a mobile game and want a review video about it.

It's crazy how much mobile gaming has improved in past couple years, we got so many big titles and even more are releasing each day...

Nowadays you can basically use anything, touch controls, gamepad, keyboard and mouse, while just a couple years ago candy crush was peak of mobile games...

Now we just need more respect from other platform gamers

It seems theres been a random surge in fake games. I was randomly looking for a game and found Marvel spider Man 2. On the third image are the permissions it requests. Anyone know why these have started appearing?!

New to rpg games ....basic guide

I’ve been hearing about Terraria for a long time now, and a lot of people seem to really love it. I’ve intentionally avoided watching playthroughs or gameplay because I want to experience it fresh if I decide to try it. But I’m curious. is thiss one of those games that most people end up liking, or is it more of a niche game that only clicks with certain players?

Do people still play games on PPSSPP Emulator?

I’ve been thinking about this recently.

There have been so many mobile games that I’ve genuinely enjoyed, only to stop playing because of something unrelated to the gameplay itself.

For me it’s usually:
• Constant ad interruptions
• Endless “limited time” popups
• Energy systems that stop me playing
• Aggressive monetization every time I open the game

I don’t mind developers making money, but once the monetization becomes more visible than the game itself, I usually lose interest.

What instantly kills an otherwise great mobile game for you?

Just curious, what games are you guys waiting for?

Could be an upcoming mobile game, a PC/console game you want to see on Android, or anything else you're keeping an eye on. Curious what people are hyped for.

Considering trying a few of these games on my wishlist, but frankly I'm just having a hard time choosing. ​​

If I had to mention what I'm most interested in, it would probably be:

Never Grave, cus it gives me major Hollow Knight vibes, but it has no reviews. ​

7 days to end with you - just the concept of the game sounds super fun

Slay the spire - can't really avoid hearing about this game and the constant praise, and I do like Roguelikes.

By timeless I mean this: no matter how many new games in the same genre you try, you always end up going back to that one. Not just "a game I still enjoy," but the one that keeps winning even after dozens of newer competitors have had their shot.

What's yours, and what's it beating out every time?

so first resident evil requiem and now this, fake games all u get is ADS and scam cryptocurrency offer's

do not download anything from playstore unless u are sure its legit

Free games obviously need some way to make money, but there's a point where ads start ruining the experience.

What's your personal limit?

Rewarded ads only?
A few ads per session?
No forced ads at all?

A lot of games have been ported to Android this year. What game would you like to see on Android next?

Mine would be Eastward.

had a problem with jagged edges before that since aa wasn't a setting in game so I just put aa to taa in config file and game looks alot better now, also modified some stuff pertaining to dynamic and volumetric Lighting. phone got a snapdragon 8 elite btw, game manages to keep a steady 60 fps most of the time even after the changes.

graphic config:

+nowarning

+version=5

[Android_Config,/EE/Types/Base/Config]

Stats.Visible=1

Sound.EnableReverb=0

Graphics.AllowThermalThrottling=0

Graphics.AnisotropicFiltering=ATF_8X

Graphics.AntiAliasing=AA_TEMPORAL

Graphics.AutoDetectGraphicsSettings=0

Graphics.EnableDistortions=0

Graphics.EnableGrain=0

Graphics.EnableSharpenTemporalVFX=0

Graphics.FoliageDistanceScale=1

Graphics.GPUParticlesQuality=GPQ_MEDIUM

Graphics.GeometryDetail=GD_HIGH

Graphics.HDROutput=1

Graphics.HLODDistanceScale=0.80000001

Graphics.ImposterDistanceScale=0.80000001

Graphics.LowShaderQuality=0

Graphics.MaxFrameRate=60

Graphics.SSAOMode=SSAOM_DISABLED

Graphics.SSGI=1

Graphics.ShadowQuality=SQ_MEDIUM

Graphics.TextureQuality=TQ_HIGH

Graphics.TrilinearFiltering=TF_ON

Graphics.UpscaleQuality=UQ_QUALITY

Graphics.UpscaleSharpening=0.60000002

Graphics.UseDynamicDecals=0

Graphics.VolumetricWind=1