Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – August 2026 round-up

Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt is one of this month’s best mobile games (THQ Nordic)Tactical witch combat, medieval town building, and a cat-themed role-player are amongst the most interesting smartphone games this month.As the games industry continues its traditional summer lull, touchscreen gaming continues as if it was Christmas. This month’s releases include the mobile ports of Middle Ages city builder Townsmen: A Kingdom Rebuilt, as well as Beat Hazard Arcade – which uses yo