But can you believe that about 20 years ago, we were just playing Snakes on the bulky Nokia mobile phones? So, let’s stroll a bit back to 1997. It’s the year when Nokia launched Snake, the most popular early mobile game on phones. The snake came preinstalled on several handsets manufactured by Nokia. Found on more than 400 million mobile devices, it has since become one of the most played games in history.

A few years shortly after, Tetris came ringing on the door and crowned one of the most addicting arcade tile-matching games ever invented in the year 2000. Before iPhone exists, this game was popular on iPods where you use those wheels to navigate and stack those puzzle pieces into neatly arranged piles.

As nostalgic as Tetris can be, Angry Birds can be beaten off-the-chart in any way. Since its release in 2009, every already seems to jump into the bandwagon to challenge this game with friends and family. This game mainly focuses on the multi-colored birds trying to save their eggs from their enemies aka the green pigs. Though it might be one of the most mainstream games out there, it releases certainly brings more fun than anything else.

Plants vs Zombies — 2010

A decade after, there go the ‘Plants vs Zombies.’ All it takes for you to stand out from this game is to protect your crops from the hungry zombies. It was rated one of the most challenging games in 2010 and shortly after that, Plants vs Zombies 2 over-throned its first version of becoming the most successful game ever released.

Temple Run — 2011

However in the following years, the running game — Temple Run blew up on iOS and it became available on Android quickly after. It wouldn’t be a surprise to find out there are still plenty of mobile phone users have this mobile game on their phone.

Clash of Clans & Candy Crush Sage — 2012

In 2012, it’s arguable one of the best years for mobile gamers. Most of the mobile users can be seen either clashing or crushing and it’s all thanks to the launch of Clash of Clans and Candy Crush Saga. Though both of these games feature distinctive different gameplay, they are equally addicting. So, whether you’re into building your empire to clash with your villages or to advance by crushing those candy stacks.

Flappy Bird — 2013

Two years after, the classic Flappy Bird took a big hit since its launch. Though it doesn’t feature outstanding graphics, it’s certainly addicting enough to keep everyone raves about it. All it does is you have to slide to the scroller to allow the bird to fly without hitting the pipes.

Pokémon Go — 2016

Remember those days where you’re busy running out of an empty field just to catch a Pokemon? Yes, we’re referring to 2016. This game is no brainer and all you need is to allow your GPS to locate, catch, and train virtual creatures that appear on your mobile displays. Just if you thought this game is slowing fading away. Think otherwise. In fact, Pokemon still exists and it doesn’t seem like it’s going away anytime soon.

Call of Duty: Mobile — 2019

In 2019, the ironic Call of Duty: Mobile finally released and it’s has then received the attention beyond expectations. Featuring iconic multiplayer maps and modes, this first-person shooter mobile game brings in a heady mix of action and challenges that you ever wished for as a mobile game. Its revolutionized graphics came shockingly different as compared to the games you’ve ever played decades ago. From the basics of the past to the more sophisticated ones of today, mobile games have truly come a long way.