2020 has been the year of the virus. The pandemic, lockdowns, and rules introduced to reduce its spread have had a huge effect on just about every walk of life. The effect they’ve had on the mobile games industry has been interesting. On the one hand, real-life events such as trade shows and conventions have obviously been canceled, and the release dates for some pieces of hardware were put back because of production being halted. On the other hand, video game sales have increased because people have been spending a lot more time at home and have turned to video games to pass the time. And with this, we have also seen some Bizarre PC and mobile games to make it to the marketplace.
Despite everything that’s been going on, hundreds of games have still managed to get released throughout 2020. Some titles have been delayed for various reasons, but most games that were planned for release this year have successfully made it to market. A major advantage the video game industry has is that games can be downloaded over the internet – you can easily acquire as many games as you like without having to leave the house to purchase them.
The list of new games for 2020 is extensive and diverse. A wide range of titles has been released, from major blockbusters to new indie games and everything in between. Let’s have a look at some of the more bizarre mobile games that have been available this year or are set to be released before the year ends. If you’re lacking a bit of strange, wacky, or weird in your mobile gaming life, perhaps we can help with a look at a handful of games that refuse to conform to the regular rules of normalcy.
5 Unusual and Bizarre mobile games
1. Pokemon Sleep
- Game Type – Augmented Reality
- Platforms – Android, and iOS
Pokemon is actually the world’s largest media franchise with an estimated worth of around $100 billion. The franchise’s video games are a key part of its ongoing success. There are dozens of installments in the series. The series is split into ‘generations,’ and each one of these includes several main games along with a number of spin-offs. The eighth-generation is underway, and one of its spin-off titles is Pokemon Sleep.
Japanese developers Select Button partnered with Niantic, the brains behind the famous Augmented Reality game Pokemon Go announced their new game which would turn sleeping into entertainment. The game would track the amount of time a user sleeps, using the accelerometer of the external Poké Ball Plus accessory, and communicates the data to the user’s mobile device via Bluetooth for sleep-related gameplay. Though the gameplay specifics have not been revealed, it is scheduled to release in 2020 and it’s unique mechanics make it one of the most awaited upcoming mobile games.
So far, not much information at all has been released about this game, though it’s apparently going to turn sleeping into entertainment, in a similar way to how Pokemon Go has turned walking into entertainment. However, if you want to see a long list of upcoming mobile games, you can check here.
2. I am Bread
- Game Type – Simulation
- Platforms – Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, and iOS
I Am Bread is a simulation-based game developed and published by Bossa Studios, released on 9 April 2015. It is available on both Android and iOS. A simulator game where the player has to play as a slice of bread and the objective is to turn the bread into a toast. But that’s not it. The player has to prevent the bread from getting contaminated i.e. falling on the floor or getting touched by ants etc. In order to control the bread, the player must use the arrow keys or an analog stick. The game has different levels based on 7 days of the week.
With time. several expansions have added various features from the dev team, such as having players play as a baguette bent on destroying any fragile object in the room, a bagel that races around the room, and as a fragile cracker that seeks to find slices of cheese and have them stick to it while avoiding disintegration by repetitive impacts on surfaces.
Additionally, two other levels were added where the player plays either in zero gravity or as a bread fighter facing various fighters and ships made of bakery goods in a parody of Star Wars called Starch Wars. Another bonus level has a slice of bread seeking to find and complete an unfinished sandwich in the refrigerator inside a room with a slumbering Heavyset in Team Fortress 2.
3. Pimple Popper
- Game Type – Arcade
- Platforms – Android, and iOS
Pimple Popper is a game, developed by Room Candy Games where you can pop different kinds of pimples virtually. The game also teaches different ways to pop different kinds of pimples (blackheads, whiteheads, etc.). Nasty as it sounds, but there are peoples who like to pop these pimples and are quite addicted to doing these.
It’s main features are:
- Classic mode including 18 faces to pop!
- Blackheads, whiteheads, full-blown pimples, crusty scabs to peel off –
Keep it simple and pop a pimple! Why should you play Pimple Popper? Because it is so nasty but so addicting at the same time! Also, check out its sequel – MEGA Pimple Popper! The pimples are bigger, better, and wait till you see those MEGA pimples! It is a must-have classic for your Android phone. When you play in front of your friends, you just never know whether or they’ll scream or laugh!
4. Milk the Cow
- Game Type – Entertainment
- Platforms – Android, and iOS
If you ever had a wish to milk a cow, then this is the perfect game to fulfill it. Made by Lemondo Entertainment here you have to pull those udders and fill up the bucket. To make the game competitive, the game has different modes in which the duration of milking can be changed or the amount of milking one can milk. To make it more fun, the scores can be compared with your friends and see who is good at milking.
Have you ever milked a cow? You can check how fast you can milk her and compete with your friends through the Game Center in live multiplayer modes! As bizarre and weird as it sounds it is true! Here you’ll be milking the cow until you find that your device and your fingers are burning! Milk The Cow App has gained over 5,000,000+ downloads+ installs from Android users since it’s release on Aug 21, 2011.
5. Plumber Crack
- Game Type – Sports
- Platforms – Android, and iOS
Every one of us has the habit of tossing things into the wastebasket. This game is pretty much similar but instead of a basket, you have to toss ice cubes into a plumber’s crack. Throw stuff at the traditional Plumber Crack under the kitchen sink. Or, go for the second most popular crack sighting: the IT Technician under your office desk. Plus we’re adding new scenes all the time for you to hone your “crack” throwing skills.
Everybody has been in the position where you just want to just drop something through that skin. The game rewards you with coins whenever you score. You can use the in-game currency to buy a variety of clothes and tattoos for the plumber. The player can change the gender of the plumber also.
Everybody’s been there: you try to look away, but you can’t ever stop staring! And now, more than ever, you just want to drop something in there and see what happens, whether it’s an Ice Cube, Peanut, Quarter or Bouncy Ball, etc. It is definitely bizarre but then it’s hours of plain and silly fun.
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Although many people will remember 2020 as the year of the pandemic, thankfully, there have been plenty of exciting new video games to take our minds off the ongoing situation. Many conventional games have hit the market, though, as our list shows, there have been some rather quirky games coming out, too. If you’re after a new game to play, we recommend having a go at one of the entries on our list. Though we mentioned the mobile games as a bit bizarre, that doesn’t make them any less worthwhile
We’ve focused on video games in this article, but if you fancy taking on some casino games, you’ll find that there are loads of new ones that have been released in 2020 as well. Some of the many new online slots that have come out this year include Blown Away, Pink Elephants 2, 1st Of The Irish, and Solar Temple, to name just a few. Have a go at some of these, or play older games such as the Starburst, Aloha! Cluster Pays and 50 Lions slots.
Going back to console video games, there are so many new ones that have come out this year, and there are plenty more still to come. Now is a great time to be a fan of these games, what with so many technically advanced, highly creative, and thoroughly engaging games coming out. Even though the global pandemic has affected the wider video game industry in some ways, overall it’s still looking strong. And players have lots of brilliant new games to look forward to playing in the coming months and throughout next year.
What are your thoughts on the top 5 most bizarre mobile games of 2020? Let us know in the comments section below.
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