Introduction
In the last few years, the esports craze has been taking the world by storm. Thanks primarily to the advent of casually accessible games like Fortnite and League of Legends, the number of people playing and spectating games has become bigger than ever. Mobile esports have also recently started entering the spotlight with their sizable audience tagging along for the ride. With almost every person out there carrying a mobile device capable of playing these games, the potential for growth of phone esports is plentiful.
If you’ve been wanting to get your feet wet and pick up a mobile esport to get your game on but aren’t sure which ones are worth your time, then read on.
Why Play a Mobile eSport?
The simple answer is that esports are an engaging way to spend your free time. Their competitive nature makes them a great platform for building a sense of achievement. As you dive deeper into your games of choice, you slowly discover you can become a part of a niche community filled with people with whom you share a common interest. Some mobile esports can also be a great way to earn some money either by creating content for your community or by simply playing and winning.
What Makes A Game An eSport?
On the surface, the answer seems quite obvious. Like real-life sports, esports are competitive activities. This doesn’t mean, however, that all competitive video games are considered esports. For a mobile game to be dubbed an esport it would first of all need to have a thriving community that supports it, whether a broadly appealing one or a niche one. A mobile esport also has support for its competitive events from its developer or the community collective. For some, an esport is such because it can lead to a potential career path, but this may be a divisive take on the matter so take it with a pinch of salt.
Regardless, if you’re thirsty for competition but you’re not ready to buy an expensive computer or game console to dive in, then we’ve got a collection of some of the best mobile esports to sink your teeth into. All of the games on this list are available on Android and iOS app stores and are free to play.
Arena of Valor
This mobile Multiplay Online Battle Arena (MOBA) takes the highly popular formulas introduced by behemoth esports like DotA 2 and League of Legends and brings it to the mobile screen. Its initial release in China by Tencent hooked the country’s gamer community and quickly became the most popular mobile esport. The reception was just as overwhelmingly positive when the game came to western countries a few years ago.
There’s a wide variety of heroes to unlock and explore as you develop your skills in the game. If you’re stuck and need some guidance, the massive community surrounding this game has plenty of resources to help you go from zero to elite player.
Call of Duty Mobile
One of the few ways to play one of the most popular first-person shooters, Call of Duty Mobile is a great mobile game to pick up. Whether you’re brand new to the genre or a bona fide veteran, you’ll find that CoD Mobile has all the makings of a solid mobile esport. The controls are quite intuitive whether you play using the on-screen buttons or an external controller. There are also tons of players at all hours to battle against. You’ll also find a lot of resources and content built by the game’s sizeable community.
Fortnite
Unless you’ve been living under a gigantic boulder, you probably know about the massive gaming phenomenon that is Fortnite. This third-person battle royale shooter has been the top game to play, watch and compete in for the past couple of years. Its release on mobile platforms made it an instant best esport to play on your phone. With such an overwhelming success surrounding this game, it’s natural that there is a vibrant community that is producing some incredible content and generating opportunities for a career in the game.
Clash Royale
One of the biggest mobile apps, Clash Royale was a unique game when it first launched several years ago. It takes the tower defence genre and turns into a compact, competitive experience where strategic thinking and fast decision making are the keys to victory. You start by building a deck of different troop types, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Gameplay involves plopping down your troops to advance in the battlefield and destroy your opponent’s core before they do the same to yours. As a mobile esport, it has a thriving community with plenty of events to check out as well as a sizeable livestreaming audience. It’s a great opportunity if you want to make a career as a mobile streamer.
Bubble Shots
And ofcourse we can’t leave out one of our best games, Bubble Shots. If the fast-paced action of arcade gaming is more to your liking, then this game will surely get you hooked. A competitive spin on the popular bubble aiming and popping arcade game, Bubble Shots takes the familiar formula and makes it faster and more appropriate for head-to-head as well as tournament style sessions. As a mobile esport, you’ll find there are plenty of players to compete against on its native platform, EazeGames. Best of all, you don’t need to develop a career in the game in order to make money. Either by playing individual opponents or participating in EazeGames’s daily tournaments, you can play Bubble Shots at any time and earn money almost immediately. Since it’s a pure skill game, there is no betting involved. It’s just your own skills against other players’.
Mobile esports have made it easier than ever to dive into the fastest growing gaming market. And thanks to a variety of methods that allow you to earn money by playing games you’re skillful at, there’s never been a better time to become a gamer.
