Best New Mobile Games: September 2026

September Releases at a Glance

September 2026 has delivered an exciting mix of high-profile ports and creative indie concepts. Whether you want to manage a bustling restaurant or flick your way through a dungeon, these new titles are well worth your screen time.

Dave the Diver

The breakout indie hit has finally made its way to mobile devices. Developed by MintRocket, Dave the Diver delivers a satisfying dual-loop gameplay style: by day, you plunge into the ever-changing depths of the Blue Hole to harpoon exotic fish; by night, you run a bustling sushi restaurant using your fresh catch to fund better diving gear.

According to Catherine Dellosa of Pocket Gamer, this mobile version is a complete port of the original PC game rather than a watered-down adaptation. It comes packed with the In The Jungle expansion and the Dredge content pack. Dellosa also highlights mobile-specific optimizations, such as using your device's gyro tilt to finetune your tea-pouring skills at the restaurant. The game is free to download so you can play the opening portion, with a single $9.99 in-app purchase to unlock the full experience.

Flick Shot Rogues

If you are tired of standard turn-based dungeon crawlers, Flick Shot Rogues introduces a tactile twist. The core loop revolves around physically flicking your characters across the screen to chain combos and defeat enemies in procedurally generated turn-based battles. Catherine Dellosa at Pocket Gamer praises its charming, hand-drawn visual style, making it a perfect pick for quick, satisfying gaming sessions on the go.

Goblin Card RPG: Tower Trials

For deckbuilding enthusiasts, this roguelike tasks you with guiding Nibs the goblin up a challenging 100-floor tower. The game features permadeath and five distinct character archetypes to build your deck around, including the bomb-throwing Tinker and the poison-brewing Brewer. It is free to play, with a straightforward $1.99 in-app purchase available to remove advertisements.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

This updated platformer brings a grittier, Tim Burton-esque Disney aesthetic to mobile screens. Players control Mickey Mouse, using a magical paintbrush to alter the Wasteland environment. The mobile release features enhanced visuals and upgraded movement mechanics, including dashing and sprinting, to keep the platforming fluid.

Lumi Master

For a more relaxed pace, Lumi Master offers a low-pressure monster-taming experience. Designed for comfortable one-handed play with a portrait layout and simple one-tap controls, it allows you to collect cute creatures, engage in casual battles, and decorate a custom haven without the stressful grind of traditional collection games.

Also This Month: Apple Arcade Preview

If you are looking ahead to October, Apple has announced a major lineup of cozy and action-packed titles arriving on Apple Arcade on October 1, 2026. Subscribers can look forward to:

• Pusheen’s Place: The first officially licensed game starring the internet's favorite cat, focusing on cozy room decoration and mini-games.
• River City Survivors: A fast-paced, zombie-blasting action game featuring franchise icons Kunio and Riki.
• Terraria+: The beloved sandbox adventure, updated to version 1.4.5 with a Dead Cells crossover and guest characters from Palworld.

Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 per month, offering these titles completely free of ads and in-app purchases.

How We Verify Mobile Releases

We review official App Store listings and independent impressions from outlets like Pocket Gamer to confirm pricing and release details. We highlight the difference between ad-supported models and premium unlocks based on these sources so you know what to expect before downloading.

Quick Answers

Is Dave the Diver on mobile the full game?

Yes. The mobile release is a full port of the PC original and includes major expansions like the Dredge content pack and the In The Jungle expansion.

How much does Dave the Diver cost on iOS and Android?

The game is free to download and play through the opening section. Unlocking the complete game requires a one-time in-app purchase of $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Dave the Diver on iOS?

The game requires iOS 13.0 or later (or iPadOS 13.0 or later) and requires approximately 3.3 GB of free storage space.