If you’ve obtained one of the best gaming Android phones this Christmas, you will want to test it with some new and noteworthy games. Our roundup of the best games on Android is a great place to start, but we’ve also got you covered if you only want to play the latest and greatest games to land on the Play Store in the last month.

We’ve rounded up the best new games launched during December 2022 to save you from scrolling endlessly through the Play Store. There’s something here for everyone, from the indie hit Vampire Survivors to Netflix’s mobile port of Kentucky Route Zero.

Vampire Survivors

This bullet-hell roguelite launched on Android just in time to top our list of the best games of 2022. Vampire Survivors may offer simple graphics, but it might be the best game you’ll play all year. Not only is the hectic gameplay incredibly addicting, but the roster of characters and weapons means you’ll constantly discover new ways to play, and since you’re free to respec at any point, experimentation is encouraged.

Vampire Survivors is a free download that contains ads, but viewing them is optional. It’s got all the elements needed to make a great Android game, so if you’re going to download one new title for the month, make it this one.

Suzerain

Text-based RPGs are few and far between nowadays, but they’re not lacking in quality. Suzerain is a political simulator where you’ll lead the fictional nation of Sordland…