5 Mobile Games That Aren't Trying To Rip You Off And Ruin Your Life

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The Diablo Immortal controversy has brought a lot of well deserved negative attention to mobile games. Fans of Diablo, many of whom had little to no experience with mobile, sampled the game and quickly discovered just how devious and manipulative Gacha games can be. As a mobile gamer, I welcome this new wave of antagonism, and I hope people can keep this energy up long enough to start legislating against these slot machines disguised as video games - even if that means relying on Asmongold to get the ball rolling.

But there’s a bit of a baby with the bath water dilemma here. Many are quick to indict mobile as a platform for the crimes of the game makers, and I don’t think that’s fair. Mobile games have certainly earned their poor reputation, but it’s foolish to dismiss the entire platform when there’s so many high quality, non-predatory games out there to enjoy. For every Gameloft, Netmarble, and Kabam out there trying to use Disney characters to teach kids how exciting gambling can be, there’s another mobile developer that just wants to make fun games the good old-fashioned way. If you’re willing to keep an open mind, here are five exceptional mobile games that aren’t trying to rip you off or ruin your life.

When I first played the mobile version of Rocket League last December, I was confused about its lack of microtransactions. Between its seasonal battle pass and cosmetic shop, it’s perfectly set up for in-app purchases. Sideswipe is now in its third season and there is still not a single microtransaction in the game, which is already free by the way.

But Rocket League: Sideswipe isn’t just notable because it doesn’t want any of your money - it’s also a great game. This 2D version maintains the control and high skill