{"id":72147,"date":"2014-09-03T19:56:31","date_gmt":"2014-09-03T17:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=72147"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:30:06","slug":"the-25-best-games-for-iphone-and-ipad-ios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-25-best-games-for-iphone-and-ipad-ios\/","title":{"rendered":"The 25 best games for iPhone and iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

To put it simply, iOS is\u00a0the 3rd most popular video game platform of all time<\/a>, ahead of heavyweights like PlayStation and Game Boy. What better way to prove it than by giving you the 25 most legendary games for iOS?<\/p>\n

In order to make this anthology of iOS gaming, I asked my entire Softonic team of editors to help me bring together the best iOS games in history. After long and difficult discussions, we reduced our selection to\u00a025 titles<\/strong>. Mario, Sonic and Pikachu move along. This is the App Store’s elite.<\/p>\n

Rayman Fiesta Run<\/h3>\n

\"rayman\" Rayman Fiesta Run is a hybrid between a running game<\/a> and a platform game where you have to help the famous little blonde make his way through 75 levels.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Rayman Fiesta Run<\/a><\/p>\n

The Walking Dead<\/h3>\n

\"walking-dead-the-game-17-100x100\"The Walking Dead is a click and point adventure game that takes place in the post-apocalyptic world of the comic book series<\/a>, as well as\u00a0the eponymous television series<\/a>. A great game,but not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>The Walking Dead<\/a><\/p>\n

Angry Birds Star Wars II<\/h3>\n

\"AngryIn Angry Birds Star Wars II, you’ll find the famous angry birds dressed up as your favorite Star Wars characters. Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, Jar Jar Binks \u2013 in total, you can unlock up to 30 characters<\/strong> from the movies.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Angry Birds Star Wars II<\/a><\/p>\n

Monument Valley<\/h3>\n

\"MonumentIn this small masterpiece of gaming, you have to manipulate the environment and play with optical illusions to carry the game’s heroine to the finish. But behind its impeccable graphics and enchanting atmosphere<\/strong>, Monument Valley conceals clever challenges that can give even the experts a hard time.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Monument Valley<\/a><\/p>\n

Skulls of the Shogun<\/h3>\n

\"SkullsSkulls of the Shogun is a small, turn-based strategy game, illustrated by its vigorous battles, omnipresent humor, and inimitable atmosphere. Become the best warlord and lead your armies of undead samurai <\/strong>to victory!<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Skulls of the Shogun<\/a><\/p>\n

Device 6<\/h3>\n

\"DeviceMore than a game, Device 6 is a breathless thriller, the first book in which you really are the hero<\/strong>. Try out this point and click <\/em>game that goes down like a good thriller novel.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Device 6<\/a><\/p>\n

Threes!<\/h3>\n

\"Threes!\"Threes! is a puzzle where you have to combine multiples of three<\/strong> to obtain the largest possible number. Easy to learn, but difficult to master, this game is very addictive in the first few minutes. Use it in moderation.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Threes<\/a><\/p>\n

Infinity Blade III<\/h3>\n

\"InfinityInfinity Blade III is the latest installment in the famous action game trilogy. Like its predecessors, Infinity Blade III impresses<\/strong> with its high quality graphics and gameplay that’s perfectly suited for wireless platforms.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Infinity Blade III<\/a><\/p>\n

Plants vs. Zombies<\/h3>\n

\"PlantsIn Plants vs. Zombies, you take control of an army of plants responsible for defending a garden against an attack by the undead. With its original concept and funny cartoon<\/em> graphics<\/strong>, Plants vs. Zombies has everything it takes to get you hooked.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Plants vs. Zombies<\/a><\/p>\n

Oceanhorn<\/h3>\n

\"Oceanhorn\"<\/p>\n

Set sail and embark on an epic adventure in this action adventure game that’s reminiscent of Zelda<\/strong>. You wake up one morning and discover that your father is gone. What possibly could have happened to him? Find out in Oceanhorn.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Oceanhorn<\/a><\/p>\n

Cut The Rope 2<\/h3>\n

\"CutCut the Rope 2 is a simple but highly addictive<\/strong> puzzle game. You have to help the little monster Om Nom stuff himself with candy. Overall, a very fun puzzle, varied and complex enough to keep you entertained for a while.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Cut The Rope 2<\/a><\/p>\n

TwoDots<\/h3>\n

\"TwoIn TwoDots, you find yourself sharing incredible adventures with two little brave dots. Cross through icy forests, fight your way through sweaty jungles, and swim in deep oceans throughout 135 puzzles<\/strong>, each more dangerous than the other.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>TwoDots<\/a><\/p>\n

Godus<\/h3>\n

\"Godus\"Godus invites you to become an all-powerful god<\/strong> and give birth to a civilization that you help guide from the stone age to the space age. Will you be a generous or evil god? Will you choose to grant the wishes of your worshipers, or would you prefer to spread chaos?<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Godus<\/a><\/p>\n

XCOM\u00ae: Enemy Unknown<\/h3>\n

\"XcomXCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy game in which you command an elite squad responsible for defending the Earth against a horrific alien invasion. It’s a title that stands out through its intense gameplay, gripping storyline, <\/strong>and demanding challenges<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>XCOM\u00ae: Enemy Unknown<\/a><\/p>\n

Where’s My Water 2<\/h3>\n

\"WhereIn Where’s My Water 2, you have to guide the water to Swampy the crocodile so that he can take a shower. Remove soil strategically<\/strong>, open the valves, and play with steam to guide the water to the reptile<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Where’s My Water 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Asphalt 8<\/h3>\n

\"asphalt-8-airborne\"With Asphalt 8, aggressive driving and dizzying speeds are back on iOS. This time, you can slip into the bucket seat of 47 licensed vehicles<\/strong>, including Ferrari, Lamborghini and Corvette.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Asphalt 8<\/a><\/p>\n

Bastion<\/h3>\n

\"Bastion\"Bastion is a beautiful game. It’s a cross between an action and a role-playing game where you play as a silent hero facing a threat of apocalyptic magnitude. This title stands out for its gorgeous hand-painted graphics<\/strong> and its narrator, who comments on the player’s actions in real time.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Bastion<\/a><\/p>\n

NBA Jam<\/h3>\n

\"nba<\/strong>NBA Jam on iOS is one of the most popular sports games of the 90s, and it’s now available on iPhone and iPad. A successful crossover that will delight basketball fans, and others too!<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>NBA Jam<\/a><\/p>\n

Fruit Ninja<\/h3>\n

\"fruit-ninja\"Fruit Ninja is a great action game where you have to slice the fruit\u2013and only the fruit\u2013 that appear on the screen using your finger as a sword. It’s an iOS classic<\/strong> that hasn’t aged a bit.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Fruit Ninja<\/a><\/p>\n

Sword & Sworcery EP<\/h3>\n

\"superbrothers-sword-sworcery\"<\/p>\n

Sword & Sworcery EP is a unique adventure game for its genre, in which you set off to discover mysterious lands accompanied by Scythe, an enigmatic character with magical powers. This game has an atmosphere that is unmatched<\/strong> and will delight RPG fans.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Sword & Sworcery EP<\/a><\/p>\n

Hearthstone<\/h3>\n

\"Hearthstone:Hearthstone is a card game that’s easy to handle, where you challenge your friends in the Warcraft universe. Similar to Magic: The Gathering<\/a> in spirit, this newcomer manages to surpass its predecessors thanks to its easy-to-learn rules.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Hearthstone<\/a><\/p>\n

The Room Two<\/h3>\n

\"the-room-two\"The Room 2 is a puzzle game on iPad that will put your composure to the test. Progress from room to room solving puzzles, finding clues, or deciphering secret codes. It’s a\u00a0mesmerizing puzzle game<\/strong> that will entertain you for hours.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>The Room Two<\/a><\/p>\n

Hitman GO<\/h3>\n

\"HitmanHitman GO is a turn-based puzzle in which you have to move agent 47 around a game board discreetly trying to reach different goals. Rather than clumsily replicating the traditional gameplay of this infiltration series, Hitman is transformed into a clever board game<\/em><\/strong> for wireless platforms. Simply brilliant!<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Hitman GO<\/a><\/p>\n

R\u00e9publique<\/h3>\n

\"Republique\"Republique is an innovative game that mixes action with infiltration<\/strong>. In keeping with the times, this ambitious title integrates hacking<\/em> into the gameplay, which blends beautifully with the infiltration phases.<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>R\u00e9publique<\/a><\/p>\n

Ridiculous Fishing<\/h3>\n

\"Ridiculous<\/p>\n

Perhaps the strangest title in the selection, Ridiculous Fishing will ease you into the boots of a fisherman at sea. Fishing In this game is completely crazy:<\/strong> you must guide your state-of-the-art hook into the depths of the ocean to catch as many fish as possible, but the game doesn’t stop when the fish reaches the surface. Once catapulted into the air, you can pull on the fish in order to gain maximum points!<\/p>\n

Download <\/strong>Ridiculous Fishing<\/a><\/p>\n

If you haven’t crossed all of these games off your iOS game collection already, don’t waste any time. They’re varied, and most importantly, fun!<\/p>\n

If you want even more iOS games, check out \u00a0our article of tips to grow your town faster<\/a> in The Simpons: Tapped Out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter: @SamSoftonic<\/a>
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