The December 2025 lineup of mobile games introduces diverse experiences for iOS and Android users, featuring titles such as Resident Evil: Survival Unit and Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. With fewer releases post-October and November surges, gamers can still find engaging gameplay this holiday season.
Noteworthy Releases and Features
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor blends mining with swarm control. Available on both platforms, it offers addictive gameplay with strategic decisions, earning it a score of 8/10. Timelie invites puzzle enthusiasts to manipulate time across neon levels, providing a cerebral challenge with smooth controls, and a score of 7/10.
Besiege, a quirky medieval simulator, challenges players to construct machines of destruction. Despite its fiddly controls, players can enjoy it at a reasonable price, and it has been rated 7/10. In contrast, Pools, a psychological exploration of liminal spaces, stands out as a visually oppressive experience, scored at 6/10.
Mixed Reviews and Monetization Concerns
Resident Evil: Survival Unit, while themed after the iconic franchise, disappoints as it prioritizes monetization over immersive gameplay, leading to a 4/10 score. Archer Heroes: Tower Defence offers strategic defenses against waves of enemies but is marred by intrusive monetization, also garnering a 7/10.
- Besiege (iOS & Android): Free with in-app purchase for £6.99, rated 7/10.
- Pools (iOS): Free, full game at £9.99, rated 6/10.
- Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor (iOS & Android): Free with in-app purchase for £8.99, rated 8/10.
- Timelie (iOS & Android): Free with in-app purchase for £6.99, rated 7/10.
- Resident Evil: Survival Unit (iOS & Android): Free, rated 4/10.
- Archer Heroes: Tower Defence (iOS & Android): Free, rated 7/10.
This month’s releases offer varied gameplay and pricing models, with some concerns about intrusive monetization. Gamers can explore diverse worlds, from strategic defenses to time manipulation puzzles, finding options that suit different tastes and interests.
