Best Android games from October 2014

Hellraid: The Escape

Hellraid: The Escape is a visually stunning action-adventure game with free updates, no in-app purchases, or pay-to-win elements. Challenging puzzles, free exploration of the game’s world, and demons fought with brains instead of weapons make Hellraid: The Escape an exciting experience unlike any other.

Icewind Dale

In Icewind Dale you journey deep into the Spine of the World mountains, a harsh and unforgiving territory settled by only the hardiest folk. Encounter fearsome beasts that have learned the cunning and ferocity needed to survive among the snow-shrouded peaks. Confront an evil that schemes beneath the carven glaciers and mountainsides to wreak destruction upon the face of Faerûn.

Ironclad Tactics

Ironclad Tactics is a fast-paced, card-based tactics game set in a time period we don’t often see: alternate history Civil War. Experience unique gameplay, blending the precision of tactics and card games with the spontaneity of a fast-paced strategy game. Follow the campaign story through a fully illustrated interactive graphic novel.

NHL 2K

This year, NHL 2K is back and better than ever. Get your hockey fix with the brand-new all-star NHL experience on Android. Every NHL fan will be able to enjoy exciting new game modes including a fast paced 3v3 mini rink mode, turn-based multiplayer shootouts and an immersive My Career Mode with enhanced graphics and live roster updates.

République

République is a new stealth game for Android. You receive a call from Hope, a woman trapped inside a mysterious totalitarian state. By hacking into the nation’s elaborate surveillance network and taking control, you guide Hope through a web of danger and deception across five thrilling episodes.

Retry

Rovio has a new non-Angry Birds game called Retry. It’s an 8-bit airplane maneuvering obstacle course that’ll have you doing dips, dives, turns and twists to try to make your way through each level without crashing. The company is quite proud of the fact that the game might make you want to pull your hair out due to its difficulty. That’s why they call it “Retry.”

RollerCoaster Tycoon 4

The popular RollerCoaster Tycoon is now on Android. Enjoy a whole new level of customization while your patrons line-up and create hype for rides. Build your park, make your patrons happy, and play with millions of other players online. The game includes all new mini-games, including slots and others.

Secret of Mana

There’s nothing that brings back feelings of nostalgia like firing up a good old-fashioned Super Nintendo game. After launching for iOS back in 2010, Square Enix was kind enough to finally bring the 1993 classic Secret of Mana to Android devices. Featuring a Zelda-like top-down view and real-time battle system, Secret of Mana was a breath of fresh air from Square Enix’s typical turn-based RPGs.

South Park Pinball

Join Stan, Kyle, Cartman, Kenny, and Butters in two pinball tables inspired by everyone’s favorite mountain town. Meet characters from the show, like Chef, Timmy, Terrance and Phillip, Mr. Hankey, and even ManBearPig. So, come on down to South Park and see if you can’t unwind with some awesome pinball action.

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Previous Best Games of the Month

That’s a wrap on this month! Be sure to also check out our Best Apps from October. What is your favorite new game from October? Did it make our list?