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While most of us use our smartphone devices to view funny animal-themed videos and update social media statuses, there are a growing number of people who are utilizing the power of a modern-day smartphone to access the array of games that are available for download on both iOS and Android devices.

Mobile gaming’s overall offering has certainly been elevated a great deal in recent times. Gone are the days when Snake was the main option for mobile gamers, instead being replaced by more detailed products that a mobile phone has never previously had the capability to host. Now, alongside more basic puzzle releases and the array of roulette games available at an online casino, mobile gamers can enjoy console-quality products, alongside the selection of VR headsets and other mobile gaming accessories that can be purchased to improve certain mobile titles. As such, mobile gaming has never been in such a healthy position. Now, alongside gaming on console and PC machines, gamers are enjoying the benefits of enjoying a portable gaming product in the palm of their hand.

Given the frequency of releases, though, it can certainly be hard to keep up to date with the very best mobile titles at times. So, without further ado, here is a look at the top 5 mobile games of the year so far. All of the games featured are available for download on both iOS and Android.

Clash of Clans

A free-to-play modern-day favorite, Clash of Clans is a hugely popular release that has an active monthly player count of 105.7 million at the time of writing. Alongside the battle aspect of the game, which is hugely entertaining, the free content and rotating shop items are said to keep players coming back for more.

Among Us

With over 530 million downloads in 2022 so far, Among Us is a favored title for so many mobile gamers. Particularly popular with people keen to take on their friends and family, the game tasks players with rumbling the killer in the pack while journeying through space. After each round on the spaceship, people vote on who they think the guilty party is. Guess right, and they win. With players able to jump between being guilty and innocent, Among Us is a game that provides a great deal of fun and entertainment.

PUBG Mobile

As highlighted already, there is a growing trend of console-quality products that are now making the transition over to the mobile category of gaming. One such title that has done it with ease is PUBG Mobile, a battle royale product that has taken the world by storm. While the mobile version of the game perhaps lacks the detail of its console counterpart, PUBG Mobile still has 511.6 million active monthly players on average, with 42.6 million daily active players. In terms of entertainment, the game serves up a solid dose of chaos and mayhem as players aim to shoot their way to glory.

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