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With the success of Apple Arcade, players have been enjoying more games on their mobile devices than ever before. Some games stand out above the rest as must-play titles, proving players don’t need a Game Boy or other Nintendo console to play good games on the move.
10 HoloVista [83]
HoloVista is a game that shows the future of augmented reality games is bright. The game is played through the eyes of Carmen, an architect with a job interview that could change their life. The player takes pictures of objects in a virtual environment, interacts with in-game social media, and explores a story of a wonderfully vivid world. The game also has full accessibility settings which make it available to entirely new audiences. We won’t go into it further to avoid spoilers, but suffice it to say this is a game that should be on people’s radars.
9 Genshin Impact [83]
Genshin Impact swept the mobile games market as no other gatchapon game has before. It made nearly $400 Million in only two months, how many other games on the mobile market can say that? This open-world game likened to Breath of The Wild is free-to-play so anyone can give it a try. With such rave reviews, the game is likely to stick around for a long time.
8 Crying Suns [84]
This tactical rogue-like found success upon its initial Steam release and is just as strong of a game in its mobile form. Crying Suns has players controlling a fleet of spaceships in turn-based combat with a story that stretches out over six chapters of gameplay.
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This sci-fi game is one worth checking out for anyone who has ever loved things like Battlestar Galactica, Foundation, or Dune. With more than 300 possible story events, the game offers a lot of variety for anyone that chooses to play it.
7 South of the Circle [84]
For fans of story-driven games, South of the Circle is an absolute treasure. This Firewatch-esque game tells the story of Peter, a man stranded and alone after a plane crash in the arctic. Peter’s memories of Clara, the woman he loves, keep him going until the lines are blurred between reality and dreams. The game takes place during the war in 1964 during the Cold War, which makes for a fascinating backdrop to this well-told story. It’s no wonder the game has received such positive reviews.
6 Slay the Spire [85]
When Slay the Spire was originally released through Humble Bundle, gamers were excited at its strange combination of rogue-like and card game aspects. The game was nominated for multiple awards and still has players figuring out the best decks to this day. The game offers several unique game styles along with its one-of-a-kind gameplay so it’s certainly worth giving a try for anyone looking for something new.
5 Company of Heroes [86]
Company of Heroes was declared best PC Game of the year by multiple outlets in 2006 and is now available for players on iOS. From the creators of Warhammer 40k, this real-time strategy game is one of the best around, especially for fans of World War II games. This is the most convenient way to play the game on a modern console and players shouldn’t miss out on the chance to give it a try.
4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night [88]
“Well met, my son! It’s been a long time…” This Playstation classic from all the way back in 1997 initially sold slowly but gained popularity through word of mouth to the point it sold over 700,000 copies of its initial release. The game is considered one of the best of all time and now is available to play for those with iOS.
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The game combines RPG elements alongside its 2D side-scrolling as players race through Dracula’s castle to take down the famous bloodsucker. Players must collect the items they need to advance in the castle and take down several bosses, providing players many hours of enjoyment.
3 If Found… [88]
If Found is one part visual novel, one part twine game, and one part story that will stick with players long after they are done playing. Annapurna Interactive has put out plenty of fantastic mobile games in the past like Florence but If Found brings this quality to a whole new level.
This game was not only made by marginalized creators but tells a queer coming-of-age story through sketchy pictures and journal pages. How do the memories of a transgender woman intertwine with that of an astronaut from the future? Players will have to pick up this game to find out.
2 Moonlighter [88]
Moonlighter takes what Recettear: An Item Shop’s Tale tried to do and makes it even better. Players must run a shop by day and fight through dungeons for the merchandise to sell the next day by night. While the game was originally released for PC and consoles, reviewers have said the game retains its charm in the iOS version. This game takes dungeon crawling to a fun new level with distinct visual designs that players are bound to love.
1 XCOM 2 Collection [89]
Recreating one of the best Triple-A games for mobile devices isn’t easy, but the folks at Feral Interactive managed to pull it off. Not only does it have the original game, but all four DLC packs that came with it making it quite the bang for any player’s buck. For any gamers wanting to take on impossible odds to take down aliens with a gorilla military force, this is an experience that shouldn’t be missed.
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