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Top 5 best Android games you need to play this week

When it comes to the Google Play Store, it can be challenging to find the best Android games. That’s why this week, we’re giving you a roundup of our favorite Android games right now. You’ll find everything from action-RPG and arcade games, to cooking games.

Here’s a list of the top 5 best Android games you need to play this week:

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Rush of Heroes

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Rush of Heroes is an action-RPG developed by Firefly Games. Players command a team of heroes in their journey to fight against monsters, as they return the treasure. You’ll battle through dungeons, slash down enemies, and take part in Arena PvP battles. While your heroes may be small, they have what it takes to compete in Frostland. Rush of Heroes features high-quality 3D visual effects with over 150+ quest zones and battle areas.

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Final Fable

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Final Fable is an action RPG game developed by IGG. Players join their favorite childhood characters such as Pinocchio, Red Riding Hood, and the Big Bad Wolf in their quest to defeat the evil shadow lurking upon Fantasia. Train your team of heroes, and do what you can to save the mystical world of Fantasia.

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Minions Paradise

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After the lovable Minion named Phil shipwrecked the cruise ship carrying his friends, he needs help to build the perfect paradise. Players customize their tropical island with hammocks, beach volleyball courts, and hot tubs. In the game, you’ll become an expert at alligator waterskiing, throw mangoes from hot air balloons, and learn how to dive off water slides. To keep the island sustainable, you can plant firefly trees, harness power from electric eels, and grow bushels of bananas.

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Cooking Fever

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Cooking Fever is an arcade game developed by Nordcurrent. Players get to use more than a hundred ingredients to cook delicious meals from all over the world. Use various kitchen appliances like coffee makers, rice cookers, pizza ovens, and popcorn makers to create your masterpieces. Players can cook in more than 10 different locations, such as a Bakery, Fast-Food, Breakfast Cafe, Sushi Bar, and more. If you love the Cooking Dash series, you’ll absolutely love Cooking Fever.

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Green Ninja: Year of the Frog

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Green Ninja: Year of the Frog is a puzzle game developed by Nitrome. Players hop from floor to ceiling to take out as many ninjas as possible. To move around, all you need to do is swipe left, right, and up, as you make your way through tons of challenging puzzles.

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That’s it for this now, but check back for more great games each week!

Karen Tumbokon
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Karen is a technology, music and entertainment writer. Originally from New Jersey, Karen began her writing career in music…
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