With over 500,000 apps now available for download in the iTunes app store, the gaming options are nearly limitless. In the sea of games for the iPhone, some are worth your 99 cents (or download time) and others are not. We’ve taken on the burden of sorting through the endless games to bring you what we think are the best iPhone games for everyone from the intense console gamer to the casual word puzzle enthusiast.
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Categories
- Adventure
- Action & Sports
- Puzzle
- Role-playing
- Platform
- Strategy
Adventure
Dragon Up (Free)
You’re building a Dragon Roost, which is like a high rise for dragons. There are various kinds of dragons, but they all vomit coins which you have to collect. You can also get your hands on treasures and equip your dragons to supercharge them so they can collect more coins, and you can hatch more dragons. It’s quirky and comical, but there is a game in there too. Despite being a freemium game, with a little patience, it’s possible to progress and have fun without vomiting up any coins of your own. Check out our full Dragon Up review to learn more.
Walking Dead: The Game ($5 per episode or $20 for all five)
The Walking Dead comic book series already spawned a successful TV show and so a licensed game was inevitable. The surprise here is that developer, Telltale Games, has crafted a decent release in five episodes. It features a new storyline set in the same universe and players take on the role of Lee Everett, a former history professor. If you’re looking to blow heads off with your boomstick then keep looking, rather than zombie slaying action this is all about characters, exploration, quick time events, and puzzles.
Horn ($7)
You can hardly fail to be impressed by this third-person action adventure. Horn casts you as a blacksmith’s apprentice intent on unraveling a curse that has transformed everyone into mechanical creatures. The story will draw you straight in and the blend of combat and puzzle gameplay is a lot of fun. A rich fantasy world has been brought to life in Horn and it’s a polished title that’s looking to push mobile boundaries.
Nihilumbra ($3)
A clever and puzzling adventure that tasks you with escaping from The Void which wants to reclaim you, Nihilumbra is original, engaging, and challenging. It looks very stylish and you’ll unlock new colors to bring life to your drab world and give you powers as you progress. It’s essentially a mixture of platform and puzzle gameplay. The story and the art really elevate this game, but be warned, it gets very tough toward the end.
Minecraft – Pocket Edition ($7)
The chances are good that you’ve heard about the smash hit indie sandbox game, Minecraft. It challenges you to explore, mine, construct, and survive in a series of randomly generated environments. You are free to choose how you want to play the game, which has virtually infinite replay value, but the main focus is on building. The initially disappointing iOS version has been updated in the last few months and now offers crafting, a survival mode, mobs, and a creative mode.
Take a good look at those I-phone app screen shots, it’ll probably be the last thing you see before you die in a car wreck.
Amazing Breaker is actually one of the BEST trajectory games around, and when it works, the purchased version is money well-spent. The only problem is that if you have an issue with the game crashing you are up a creek. I have been trying to resolve an issue with my purchased version of the game and nobody on the receiving end is in any hurry to assist. If they ever get past that roadblock then it will be an easy second, only to Angry Birds. (get that, Guys? Your game rocks, but…HELP?)
Try game called “Tasty nuts”. I think its a very cool and funny game. I play it all the time ;-)
I’m showing Horn is a little more than free at 6.99. Had me going for a minute there.
You’re right. I’ve fixed.
Thank you for sharing
Some of my best free games http://iosarticle.com/category/top-25-free-iphone…
My Temple Run high score is 17 million. But now the game is boring
puzzlejuice is my latest addiction, and I highly recommend it. http://puzzlejuicegame.com/
When I was kid, we used to “Twittle” our thumbs, but it didn’t require a 4G network and a $60 dollar a month service fee.
I think Gravity Chain was a really fun and innovative title in 2011.
Minecraft for iPhone? ♥ must have
My new favorite has to be Rage of Bahamut. It’s a card game, with lots of battling and evolving, making it even more exciting! This game is addicting. Using referral code pln56736 will give you a heads start, 100k and a rare card.
All great games!
Heres a way to grab a few paid apps/games for free
1. Grab your iPhone/iPod or Android device and head over to the app market.
2. From there download an app called “app trailers”
3. Open up the app and tap the bottom tab called “videos”
4. Find the bonus code option, and type in the code “itsonme”
5. Tap the Redeem tab on the bottom, and choose the paypal option or save up enough points to redeem the itunes gift card.
proof: imgur(dot)com/rZayK.png
Where’s my water is nice. I like games with awesome graphics and catchy music. My new favorite is Bubble Billy. http://itunes.apple.com/id/app/bubble-billy/id525471584?mt=8 . You guys should check it out.
I know ball 2 balls also, it’s new game very fun and free..!
If you’re looking for a new free game you should play tune hopper, it’s kind of different than these ones- its focus is music education and teaching ear training, but it’s also fun. I’m addicted to angry birds and fruit ninja, but i’m also kind of old school and can’t stop playing straight up card game apps.
Cute, funny, sweet casual chicken longjump game “Roosterama” fits here as well – developed for you with love – by us…
Mirror edge is awesome,hey have to run around the city performing various parkour-style stunts to stop deadly threats and any forces of evil.
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isn’t it rovio’s angry birds, why is there chillingo in it?
….why is there a whole bunch of shit in the comments?
Sticks and Coins
https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/sticks-and-coins/id591675249?mt=8&uo=4
great iphone games. their games are wayyyy better than androids.. I notice most console games are only on ipad. like comand and conqour is on iphone only so it’s a good look for apple
I’ve noticed that too. Interesting trend.