5 new mobile games to try this week

A new list of five mobile games has been released for September 3rd, 2026, offering a mix of indie and AAA titles across iOS and Android platforms. The selection includes a word-association party game, a pacifist samurai brawler, and a Souls-like Metroidvania. The featured games are "Say the Same Thing," a friendship-testing word game from the band OK Go; "Bloodless," a pixel-art brawler where players defeat foes without killing; and "Tearscape," a $9.99 horror-themed Souls-like with local co-op. Also included are "Shoe It All!," a physics-based puzzler about throwing shoes at authority figures, and "Trailmarks," a $7.99 travel trivia game where correct answers earn tickets to navigate real-world cities. The list is part of a weekly mobile games roundup, with a dedicated hub for more curated recommendations. Each game offers a distinct genre, from cooperative wordplay to precision-based rebellion, catering to varied player preferences.