5 new mobile games to try this week - February 6th, 2025

Ah, to work at a railroad all the live-long day. If humming the tune to the old folk song isn't enough to scratch that train-conductor itch, then Train Hero might just be what you need. This lovely pixel-art puzzler will have you switching tracks and managing timelines to make sure all the trains under your care arrive at their destinations on time.

With over 120 levels to master, you can put your punctuality to the test throughout different worlds, from concrete jungles to lush forests teeming with greenery. You'll also have to figure out how to avoid collisions, because no self-respecting train conductor would want that on their resume.

Now, if trains aren't your thing, perhaps dominating the highways and the open roads with an eighteen-wheeler is more your cup of tea? Build your own trucking empire in the aptly titled Truck Manager, where you can not only expand your business on a macro level but also obsess over spreadsheets to maximise operational efficiency if that's what strikes your fancy.

Customise your trucks and manage cargo for different kinds of deliveries - don't forget to factor in fuel prices and staff wages to weather the economic storm. Who knows? You might even make it bigger than FedEx and DHL combined.

Restore timeless art pieces across diverse biomes in The Art of Fauna, featuring illustrations from the 18th and 19th centuries that you can piece together in one of two ways. Whether you choose to rebuild the image from the pictures themselves or via the text descriptions, each one cleared promises a relaxing experience with accessibility and wildlife conservation at its core.

As you can probably tell from the title, the artwork here puts all kinds of animals front and centre, and a portion of every purchase you make will go to wildlife conservation efforts. Particularly notable are the accessibility options for visually or cognitively impaired players, plus content filters to block out specific fauna that might make some people iffy (especially if, say, you have a phobia of sea creatures as I do. Finding Nemo? No, thanks - let's leave him un-found, please).

You know how you often stumble upon an enchanted spring in a forest littered with floating doughnuts, and you accidentally take a bite only to find that you've been turned into a snaky cat? It's just another one of those random Tuesdays, isn't it?

Snaky Cat lets you dive back into the nostalgia of the classic Snake game on your phone - only this time, there are flashy doughnuts, mice that give you power-ups, and tons of snazzy cat outfits on the line. Compete with other snaky cats in real-time as you climb up the leaderboards, or join forces with your best buds in online multiplayer to crush the competition. Style your cat, power up with special treats, and get sweet rewards in return - all because you can't resist the sinful call of a colourful doughnut (who can, to be honest?).

When it comes to endangered animal species, human adventurers are always a menace to society. Huntbound doubles down on that by tasking you with hunting down animals in the wild only to turn their remains into cool gear for your own gain - and while it's all very Monster Hunter-y, the lovely art style reminiscent of Scribblenauts sets itself apart from the popular Capcom franchise.

In Huntbound, you'll team up with your mates to battle mystical monsters in real-time RPG combat. Then, craft powerful equipment that'll help you take on even bigger monsters in the wild - rinse, role-play, and repeat.