Best Mobile Games in 2026 to Make the Best of Your New Samsung A57 Smartphone

Mobile gaming in 2026 does not have to be expensive. In the past, only flagship-tier devices were able to run mobile games at their highest settings. Aspiring gamers’ dreams halted and stymied by expensive tech. Competitiveness determined by cost of device rather than actual skill.

Well, good news folks. Those days are long gone.

Samsung recently unveiled this year’s entry to their mid-tier smartphone range in the form of the Samsung Galaxy A57 and it does not disappoint. In fact, it downright impressed us. The specs don’t lie and while the A57 does pale in comparison when compared to Samsung’s S26 range, the A57 is no slouch. In fact, might even give other competing brands’ so-called flagships a run for their money.

But today we aren’t talking about numbers and decimals. Today we are discussing about top-tier mobile games to maximise your brand new Samsung Galaxy A57 once you’re done with the unboxing.

We have something for everyone and have broken them into separate categories for ease of reading. First, for them shooting game fans.

COD Mobile

It’s impossible to start a ‘Best Mobile Games’ list without mentioning the king of the hill when it comes to technological demand, popularity and brilliant gameplay. Whether it’s the standard COD modes or COD Warzone on mobile, your days of dipped frames and smartphones getting toasty in-hand is long gone.

Rainbow Six Mobile

Finally bringing the destructible environments and tactical “Siege” gameplay to mobile. It remains one of the most polished FPS experiences in 2026 for those in search for a more measured approach in their mobile FPS games.

Warframe Mobile

The transition to mobile has been seamless, offering incredible movement and a staggering amount of content for free-to-play users. It’s been so long since the game’s debut on PC so its mobile version is a great fresh start for returning players or, a fun option for those looking for a novel mobile gaming experience.

Subnautica Mobile

The underwater survival classic is now on mobile. It is technically demanding (but nothing the A57 cannot handle) yet offers one of the most immersive (and terrifying) atmospheres available.

Arknights: Endfield

A breakout hit this year which blends open-world exploration with the strategic base-building fans loved in the original, but with real-time combat. Anime waifus as added bonuses.

Any of the HoYoverse titles: Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, Wuthering Waves, and Honkai Star Rail

Known to be the ultimate boss when it comes to stress testing smartphones, the A57 ensure smooth gameplay, stable frames and highly-detailed graphics. All these, while maintaining low temps – something rarely associated with mid-range devices. Nice.

So there you have it. Some of the best and most demanding mobile games currently available at your fingertips. While your skills would be the most important part in winning, any form of advantage is welcomed and the A57 delivers them in spades without the risk of breaking the bank.

The Samsung Galaxy A57 is now available from RM2,399.00 but is available at a cool offer price if you get them via Samsung’s official store here. Available in three colors, the A57 is also available in two storage size variations.