Best new Android, iOS and Windows Phone games for January 2014

We all expected 2014 to be a great year for games, bringing us console-quality titles, but truth is that it was not a game that the new year kicked off with - it was an addiction. Yes, we’re talking about Flappy Bird, the smash-hit by Vietnamese indie developer Dong Nguyen, that has quickly climbed to the top of the Android and iPhone charts. The game should be coming to Windows Phone in the next few days as well, which is good news.

In addition to Flappy Bird, we have hand-picked only the very best new games for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone for the past month, all titles that you should check out if you have the time.

From first-person shooters with jaw dropping graphics like Deus Ex, to the enchanting story of The Cave, to addictive racers like Table Top Racing, there is something for every taste. We start off our selection with 20 games for the two biggest platforms, iOS and Android, and finish it off with five new games for Windows Phone.

Now, what’s your favorite new game?

Best new Android, iOS and Windows Phone games

Flappy Bird - Android, iOS - Free

Deus Ex: The Fall - Android, iOS - $6.99

Dungeon Keeper - Android, iOS - Free

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Best new Android, iOS and Windows Phone games

The new bird addiction, Flappy Bird is a game that requires concentration and patience as you tap on your screen to navigate your bird through the pipes. Concentration to tap and flap at the right moment, and patience to not break your phone when you eventually hit the pipe. What’s your high score?

Download on Android | iOS

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Best new Android, iOS and Windows Phone games

1. Flappy Bird - Android, iOS - Free

2. Deus Ex: The Fall - Android, iOS - $6.99

Deus Ex is a game series that needs no introduction, but we ought to mention the fact that the first-person shooter is coming with stunning visuals and a fast-paced action, and the higher-than-usual price is justified.

Download on Android | iOS

3. Dungeon Keeper - Android, iOS - Free

EA’s new tower defense/real-time strategy formula is mixed and out there available for free, and it’s called Dungeon Keeper. The game is all about attacking the enemy dungeons and looking for resources as you explore your hidden forces and kill the enemies along the way.

Download on Android | iOS

4. The Cave - Android, iOS - $4.99

Our personal favorite, The Cave is a rare type of a game where you assemble a team of adventurers to dive deep in the mystery and puzzles of deep caves. Everyone is looking to find what’s most important to them, an elusive truth in an enchanting world dreamt by Ron Gilbert.

Download on Android | iOS

5. Table Top Racing - Android, iOS - Free

Free, fast and furious - forget about realism and push the pedal to the floor in table top racing, a game by the creators of the PlayStation hit WipEout.

Download on Android | iOS

6. Archangel - Android, iOS - $1.99

You are the Archangel that will face the rising forces of evil in a rewarding dungeon-crawler with nearly console-grade graphics.

Download on Android | iOS

7. Colossatron: Massive World Threat - Android, iOS - $0.99

Halfbrick’s new game is here. Its name is Colossatron and it’s all about constant destruction, as you build and shape the scary mechanical monster of damage Colossatron.

Download on Android | iOS

8. Rocket Robo - Android, iOS - $0.99

A platformer crafted with such an amazing attention to detail, Rocket Robo tells the story of a solitary lighthouse standing in the middle of space. One day, the robots that live there wake up to find the stars are missing...

Download on Android | iOS

9. RoboCop - Android, iOS - Free

The official companion game to the RoboCop movie is here.

Download on Android | iOS

10. Super Ball Juggling - iOS - Free

Super Ball Juggling is a game by the same person who created Flappy Bird, but we dare to say that it’s even harder. It’s also at the top of all charts, give it a shot!

Download on iOS

11. Shuriken Block - iOS - Free

The third game by Dong Nguyen, Shuriken Block, is a simpler game of dodging shurikens that could fall on ninjas’ heads. Simple, yet just as addictive as the others.

Download on iOS

12. Marvel Run Jump Smash! - Android, iOS - $0.99

An endless runner with your favorite Marvel heroes, what else could you want?

Download on Android | iOS

13. Siberia - Android, iOS - Free

An adventure game where you take over the role of young lawyer Kate Walker, searching a mysterious estate in France, only to find some surprises…

Download on Android | iOS

14. Division Cell - Android, iOS - $1.99

Shape puzzler, Division Cell is a beautiful game that to kill some time with.

Download on Android | iOS

15. Kami - Android, iOS - $1.99

A paper puzzler, Kami is a relaxing game to play and a perfect fit for that time when you have a few minutes to kill.

Download on Android | iOS

16. Assassin’s Creed Pirates - Android, iOS - $4.99

You can try to become one of the most feared pirates of the Caribbean in this Assassin's Creed adventure.

Download on Android | iOS

17. Galactic Phantasy Prelude - Android, iOS - $0.99

Galactic Phantasy Prelude is an action RPG that lets you become a space adventurer and a fleet with 46 different spaceships to wander in the big, wide Universe.

Download on Android | iOS

18. RHYTHM THIEF & the Paris Caper - iOS - $9.99

Rhythm Thief is a rhythm-based adventure game where you dance, fight, and steal your way across missions.

Download on iOS

19. Battle Supremacy - iOS - $4.99

Battle Supremacy is a WWII tank game with exciting gameplay and true console grade visuals.

Download on iOS

20. Blek - iOS - $2.99

In Blek, a game of visual style, you draw a dot to connect colored circles and avoiding black holes.

Download on iOS

21. Pop The Dots - Windows Phone - Free

The popular dot matching game has arrived on Windows Phone in all its fun colors.

Download on Windows Phone

22. Romans From Mars - Windows Phone - Free

The endless runner that you know from Android and iOS is now on Windows Phone.

Download on Windows Phone

23. Total Conquest - Windows Phone - Free

Total Conquest is strategic social game where you are a Roman governor developing your own city-state and army.

Download on Windows Phone

24. AE City Dodge - Windows Phone - Free

A fun little platformer for Windows Phone.

Download on Windows Phone

25. Pastry Push - Windows Phone - $0.99

In puzzler Pastry Push you swipe and slide your way through challenging levels with your favourite pastries in the baker's shop to feed the monster with a sweet tooth, Moko.

Download on Windows Phone

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 06:05 2

1. PorkyBurger (Posts: 585; Member since: 18 May 2013)

Woohoo, a racing game! Got sick of Asphalt 8 and RR3. They eat up so much space in my phone. .-.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 06:31 1

2. androiphone20 (Posts: 1654; Member since: 10 Jul 2013)

Found a guy who claims he found a way to beat flappy bird...on Android :(https://www.twitter.com/mycallforzac/status/430678557963321344?p=v

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 08:54

8. hmd74 (Posts: 485; Member since: 31 Jan 2013)

Can't open the link...
What did he say?

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 09:47

11. beedeezy14 (Posts: 18; Member since: 17 Dec 2013)

A simple stutter was all
it took to realize that this game can be beat.
I also had an app that could monitor and control cpu states and clock
speeds called No-Frills CPU Control. Turned CPU states, clock speeds
and frame rates to a minimum, the result was an answer to my prayers.
The bird was super slow and I could easily time my flaps just right so
I could easily pass through the pipes.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 13:13

16. Pedro0x (Posts: 271; Member since: 19 Oct 2012)

The power of Android :).

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 11:51

15. RandomUsername (Posts: 808; Member since: 29 Oct 2013)

I have no stutter at the lowest frequency :(

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 13:49 2

18. Victor.H (Posts: 762; Member since: 27 May 2011)

First world problems.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 06:36 2

3. Rocksteady (unregistered)

Bring Limbo to Android

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 07:54

4. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)

Flappy bird...addictive!!!!

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 08:06

5. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3535; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)

Lol Flappy Bird. Simply EVERYONE in my school is addicted to it. Funny to hear those little sounds when crossing a gate all around me lol.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 08:25 3

6. Planterz (Posts: 2110; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)

I just played Flappy Bird for half an hour. Finally smoked my old high score of 2 with a score of 3.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 10:05 4

12. Victor.H (Posts: 762; Member since: 27 May 2011)

50% improvement. Good job.

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 13:16 2

17. Pedro0x (Posts: 271; Member since: 19 Oct 2012)

One friend of mine got score of 23 on his first try, I almost beat the living cr.. out of him because it took me about a half hour to get to score of 9.

posted on 05 Feb 2014, 08:22

20. ArtSim98 (Posts: 3535; Member since: 21 Dec 2012)

My friend's record is 83. (he's Asian though)

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 08:44

7. androiphone20 (Posts: 1654; Member since: 10 Jul 2013)

Flappy bird highscore -> 5

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 09:44

9. rahulz (Posts: 117; Member since: 25 Feb 2013)

flappy bird is awesome , played it on my friend's phone, sad it is not available for WP
WP seriously lacks some games....

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 14:17 1

19. Kishin (Posts: 706; Member since: 30 May 2013)

In 9 days u will have it. February-14-2014

10. beedeezy14 (Posts: 18; Member since: 17 Dec 2013)

LMAO I don't feel so bad about Flappy Birds anymore! Flappy Bird's setting is on Devil! I hate to play it but I can't stop! I refuse to be defeat at 6 Mario pipes! LOL

posted on 04 Feb 2014, 10:11 1

13. Nematc (Posts: 28; Member since: 02 Feb 2012)

my high score in flappy bird is 30. Got that on 2nd day. Needs more concentration of eyes & finger. Last 2 days I am trying to beat that and scores are 22 , 24 ,25 , 29 and lot of single digits including zeros. Now feels migraine due to effort to concentrate on the bright moving pixels.