This November’s mobile games featured brutal wrestling-style battles, puzzles, and even New York City buses. The key is to choose your madness. And all you need to bring it to life is a smartphone.
The most downloaded games of November
Bleach: Soul Resonance
Bleach: Soul Resonance is the biggest and most notable release of November 2025. It is the official game based on the Bleach anime series, which ran from 2004 to 2012. The visual style and storyline are based on the 2004 anime adaptation, not the 2022 sequel.
Gameplay-wise, it’s almost a classic slasher in the vein of Devil May Cry. However, unlike the disastrous Peak of Combat, Soul Resonance’s gameplay feels more balanced and cohesive. You collect anime characters, clear levels of enemies, level up, and follow the story’s progression.
Unfortunately, there are no large hubs or open worlds to explore, making the gameplay somewhat repetitive. Endlessly slicing and dicing enemies in arena-like levels can get tiresome after a while. On the other hand, a similar approach in Honkai Impact 3rd or Punishing: Gray Raven didn’t deter millions of players from enjoying it. So if you’ve been missing the vibrant, action-packed slashers, Bleach: Soul Resonance is a worthy candidate for your next adventure.
In reviews, players praise Soul Resonance primarily for its lively combat and nostalgic vibes of 2000s anime. They also note the excellent graphics and overall atmosphere. Almost every other review states that Soul Resonance is the best game of all the games based on the series.
One of the downsides is the gacha mechanics, similar to those found in HoYoverse projects. While it’s not the most aggressive in terms of monetization, it’s extremely manipulative. If you’re into the game, but your ability to control your impulses isn’t great, you risk losing a significant amount of money.
- A free-to-play game with microtransactions and gacha mechanics
- Google Play (Rating: 4.7; 100,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
Battlemons: Monster RPG
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are extremely protective of their Pokémon franchise. Any attempt to release a game that replicates their gameplay mechanics or style is met with resistance from Nintendo, sometimes resulting in lawsuits. But this hasn’t stopped developers from trying to reimagine the formula and create their own version of a game where monsters battle each other.
Battlemons: Monster RPG is one such game. Monsters duel in arenas, and players choose the skills they’ll use. Naturally, it’s also a game about collecting, developing, and evolving creatures. There are plenty of monsters to choose from—over 50 Battlemons are already available—and you can earn loot in battles to help you grow your cute little monster into a true champion. There are also locations to explore, allowing you to find new Battlemons and tame them.
As in the Pokémon games, in Battlemons, players act as trainers. Each has their own Action Points and skills, which can be effective or weak against certain opponents.
Reviews are lukewarm in their praise for the game: the mechanics work and it’s fun to play. However, many are hampered by the lack of a Russian translation.
Overall, the project is quite interesting, although it is more aimed at a younger audience than hardcore gamers.
- Free-to-play game with microtransactions
- Google Play (Rating: 4.4; 50,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
BUS Simulator Pro: Urban Rivals
BUS Simulator Pro: Urban Rivals isn’t just another driving simulator; it’s an attempt to bring the rhythmic, chaotic life of a metropolis to life on screen, from behind the wheel of a city bus. If you’ve ever dreamed of driving through the bustling streets of New York City, feeling like part of a vast transportation system, this game might be for you.
The main advantage of this simulator is its faithful recreation of real New York City streets: from Times Square to Central Park, including familiar Manhattan neighborhoods. Players are required to obey traffic rules, pick up passengers at stops, navigate dense traffic, and, of course, strictly adhere to schedules.
The developers promise realistic physics, traffic, and dynamic weather conditions that impact the driving experience. In addition to single-player, BUS Simulator Pro supports online multiplayer. Missions, daily challenges, and a customization system are available: you can pamper, care for, and customize your bus to your liking.
Reviews are generally positive—driving a bus on a smartphone turns out to be quite enjoyable, even meditative. However, there are some downsides: you have to pay for fuel, just like in real life. The “stamina” system, typical of free-to-play mobile games, is reimagined here as a real resource cost. Gasoline must be either purchased or earned by watching ads—each ad earns one canister.
This approach to monetization—the classic pay-to-play approach—can sometimes seriously detract from the overall experience. It seems like there’s time to play, but the game itself doesn’t allow you to simply play.
- Free-to-play game with microtransactions
- Google Play (Rating: 4.3; 50,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
Infinite Lives
This game was released simultaneously on mobile and PC platforms. While it hasn’t yet become a hit on PC, tens of thousands of players have already tried it on smartphones.
Mat Dickie, better known on mobile as MDickie, has been developing games since the 2010s, primarily wrestling games. His Wrestling Revolution 3D reached 50 million downloads in 2017, becoming the first sports game to reach this milestone. However, Mat Dickie’s games aren’t known for their high-quality or detailed graphics. In fact, the gameplay and visuals in his projects are generally reminiscent of the past. But this doesn’t stop them from attracting an audience—and the audience from enjoying the gameplay.
Infinite Lives isn’t far removed from the wrestling theme. Now it’s a simulator of fights between superheroes, supervillains, and ordinary people. All for the sake of control of the multiverse.
“Dozens of city locations are filled with hundreds of fully interactive weapons and destructible props.” And on screen, endless violence unfolds—even more insane than even the most extravagant wrestling shows.
In reviews, MDickie fans praise the game despite its extensive use of AI in content creation. Their criticism isn’t the use of AI itself, but rather the fact that it’s currently performing worse than Mat himself. Fans would like to experience the beautiful directly.
The full version of the game is paid: only a limited version is available for free on iOS and Android. The price is reasonable, but in-app payments are still difficult in Russia. So if you’re hooked on MDickie’s latest masterpiece, you’ll either have to find a way to install the full version or switch to Steam.
- Free trial version of the game.
- Google Play (Rating: 4.7; 50,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
Worth paying attention to
Pushkin saves everyone!
If you thought the days of Russian quests were long gone, just like the days of Pushkin himself, you’re wrong. “Pushkin Saves Everyone” is, in many ways, a typical Russian quest: 10 locations (from museum basements to the rooftops of famous buildings), 140 interactive objects to explore, touch, and interact with, nearly 200 different items, and 10 minigames—from musical puzzles to logic riddles.
The game is small, has a light educational tone, and pleasant graphics. It’s completely free and available, among other things, in the RuStore.
It’s a shame that we have to complain once again about the rawness of the release version. Players are complaining about bugs both on the RuStore and Google Play. The developers are trying to quickly fix their “minor” issues, but it would be great if they weren’t there at all in the release.
The reviews are generally good, and the graphics and style are not offensive. It’s clear that the project is primarily aimed at a younger audience, but spending an evening in the company of Alexander Sergeyevich and reminiscing about his famous verses is a nice way to spend time.
RuStore (Rating: 4.8) | Google Play (Rating: 4.3; 1,000+ downloads) | AppStore
Slender Threads
Slender Threads is a typical example of the classic point-and-click adventure genre. While this genre isn’t as popular today as it once was, individual projects can still win over an audience if their creators have the talent to tell a compelling story and wrap it in an engaging puzzle.
The game was released on PC back in February 2025. Our author, Maxim Ivanov, was very pleased with the project:
“Every element, without exception, is executed with quality and soul—the only criticism I’d like to offer is that the puzzles are a bit too easy in places.”
The simple puzzles were the only drawback he noted. However, the story of Harvey Green, a poor bookseller who dreams of one day becoming a writer, turned out to be truly engaging.
In search of new customers, Harvey arrives in the small town of Villa Vintana, where, as it soon becomes clear, the people are far from enlightened. The protagonist finds himself embroiled in a series of mysterious events involving the disappearances and deaths of local residents. The strangest thing is that each new death is accompanied by visions of Harvey.
Should he stop and disassociate himself from what’s happening? Or should he see the investigation through to the end?
Reviews for the mobile port are overwhelmingly positive. It has a 4.8 rating on Google Play. The game is praised for almost everything: the story, the art, the unique setting. The only consistent criticism is the overly simple puzzles, which at times turns the quest into a visual novel, ruining the magic of the genre.
- Free-to-play game with microtransactions and advertising
- Google Play (Rating: 4.8; 10,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping
The developers at Happy Broccoli Games are undeniably talented. Creating a noir-style game about a duck detective, but with excellent humor and even satire—that’s something you have to be very good at.
The game is short—just 2-3 hours. But it’s a full-fledged detective adventure for one player. You interview witnesses and suspects, jot down testimonies in a notebook, and piece together clues, only to suddenly—bang!—indict the villain. The gameplay is straightforward, but it still requires some thought. And the cheerful atmosphere, vivid humor, and stylistic presentation are easy to engage with.
The second chapter, The Ghost of Glamping, was released on PC via Steam back in May. The first part, The Secret Salami, was released in 2024. But the game has only just arrived on smartphones.
Only a limited version is available for free—about the first 15 minutes. To continue playing, you need to purchase the full version. Once again, we have to lament the inability to purchase the game directly from Google Play. However, we recommend playing the demo. If you enjoy the game, you can either switch to Steam (where it costs 385 rubles) or find other ways to get it.
It’s also worth noting the lack of a Russian translation—both in the PC and mobile versions. This is a genuine drawback: given the player’s investigation, it would have been more convenient if it had been conducted in their native language.
- Free trial of the game
- Google Play (Rating: 4.1; 5,000+ downloads) | AppStore .
Shelter of Sursur 4
Indie horror games like Shelter of Sursur are nothing new to smartphones, but previously, games in the series were distributed exclusively through independent platforms like Itch.io. Now, SNIker studio has released the fourth installment on Google Play.
The plot follows the protagonist’s search for his missing child. He must explore a gloomy, abandoned orphanage located across from his home to uncover the mystery of his disappearance. However, the orphanage turns out to be anything but abandoned—it’s inhabited by the terrifying creatures of the Sursur and Friends gang.
The gameplay revolves around exploring an asylum full of hidden passages, locked doors, and secrets. The main goal is to find clues and survive, avoiding enemies that react to sound and movement. This genre typically combines elements of survival, stealth, and puzzles. And, of course, there are jump scares and creepy creatures to really give you the scares.
According to the developers, the new chapter offers richer visuals, reworked enemy AI, and several plot twists that influence the ending.
The game is available on Android for free, but contains ads and in-app purchases.
The fourth installment hasn’t yet collected any reviews on Google Play. However, judging by the reactions to the previous installments, players (mostly young ones) enjoy the gameplay: Sursur is genuinely scary, and exploring locations and solving puzzles is engaging. The technical implementation is also disappointing. Many complain about crashes or the inability to launch the game. They also note the game’s too short length—it won’t take long to complete.
- Free-to-play game
- Google Play (1,000+ downloads)
Image courtesy of SNIker
