Games are both the greatest stress buster and time killer. Whether you want to have much-needed relaxation or thrill your heart with intense game play, they are your go-to sources. Just in case you are planning to escape the real world and enter into a wonderland where you can be the ultimate victor, this extensive roster of the best iPhone games can help you choose an ideal foil for a long gaming spree. Not a great fan of action-packed gameplay? I’ve also stashed in some puzzle games that can offer plenty of food to your thought.
But before you start scrolling, let me tell you that I’ve already rounded up both the top free and paid iPhone games separately. And the following collection is a mixture of freemium and premium games that have been reigning supreme for long. Take a look!
#1. Call of Duty Mobile
Do you have what it takes to shoot your way through thrilling shooting battles in the most iconic action game on mobile? Call of Duty brings you an experience similar to console gaming, with stunning HD graphics and a ton of features.
You can squad up with friends in epic 100-player battles with friends and millions of players worldwide. Along the way, win rewards in the form of famous characters, iconic weapons, gear, and more, to customize your load-outs.
Price: Free
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#2. Sniper 3D: Gun Shooting Games
Have a soft corner for shooting games? “Sniper 3D Assassin” can light up your infinite shooting.
You are on a big mission to eliminate thousands of terrorists who have hijacked 13 cities. Thus, fully equip yourself with snipers, rifles, or guns and then head into the battle with a resolution to kill all the perpetrators.
Packed in with tons of challenging missions, your shooting spree will always have something at stake. Furthermore, you can also take part in special games to kill maximum zombies and robots to bring home many rewards.
Price: Free
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#3. Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Take your penchant for fighting to the new level by indulging in some epic battles! Minecraft is the sort of game that never seems to lose its charm, thanks to the eye-catching graphics and the intense fights.
To get going, either jump into the creative mode to make the most of the unlimited resources or kickstart the survival mode to test your skill. For more fun, you can team up with your friends to take on your rivals fiercely.
What’s more, you can even buy Minecraft Realms which is a monthly subscription service to build your own Minecraft world.
Price: $6.99
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#4. Clash of Clans
Charge yourself up for a huge clan war! “Clash of Clans” is all about building a wonderful village, raising a clan and then jump into an endless clan war.
Make the best use of cannons, bombs, traps, mortars, and walls to create havoc in your rival’s camp and do everything possible to defend your village. Construct a killer strategy that can help you stay ahead in the battle.
And, use the spells and troops smartly to keep your enemies at bay. Be sure to empower your troops with multiple levels of upgrades and go your all out to eliminate the cruel Goblin King.
Price: Free
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#5. Candy Crush Saga
When you talk about the most appreciable math-3 puzzle game, Candy Crush Saga strikes the mind immediately. Switch and match candies smartly to crush each challenge and move to the next level.
The game has multiple modes including order mode, timed levels, drop-down mode, etc. So, you have the option to choose the desired mode to play based on your mood.
While playing the game, be sure to garner as many sugar drops as you can to swiftly go past the sugar track. Also, keep on eye on the leaderboard and work your way through the top of the ladder smartly!
Price: Free
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#6. Angry Birds 2
“Angry Birds 2” is ageless. It’s the kind of game which most folks would like to play. And this is what makes it a permanent member of my special roster of games.
Talking about the gameplay, all you have to do is make the best use of your slingshot skill to defeat the pigs. With the multi-stage levels, you have to encounter more challenges and also have to take on the powerful boss pigs.
While playing, make sure to garner cool hats with different fun themes. Plus, craft some unique strategy to rock hundreds of levels and top the leaderboard.
Price: Free
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#7. PUBG MOBILE
If you relish intense battles, “PUBG MOBILE” is the one you must try. In this extremely challenging battle royal, you have to fight against 100 players to be the last one standing.
The huge HD map with the 3D sound effects ensures your hours of playing remain a joyful experience. Remember, you will have to work harder to scavenge your own weapons, vehicles, and supplies. So, always be on the lookout for these special resources and pounce on these goodies whenever your eyes spot them.
To remain ahead of the curve, build a strong team to hunt together. And use the chat feature to stay in sync with your teammates.
Price: Free
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#8. Pokémon GO
Time to explore the world around you to find out unique creatures! “Pokémon GO” is probably the most addictive game I’ve ever put my hands on. What has always appealed to me in this game is the pretty interesting gameplay.
You need to catch unique pokemons, hatch and evolve them. And once they are battle ready, go for the epic fights. What’s more, you will also join forces with 20 other players to take on the mighty Raid Boss in an exciting fight.
Price: Free
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#9. Asphalt 9: Legends
Does “Asphalt 9: Legends” need much introduction? Just a glance at what this game has to offer and you know that it is spot on for a supersonic car racing.
To get into action, take a peek at the wide range of hypercars from world’s top manufacturers like Porsche, Lamborghini, and W Motors to choose a stunning one for your joyride. Also, add some nice customization to your speeding machine so that it looks stand out.
And once you think that it’s high time to make the supercars showcase their flair, bring them on one of the most attractive tracks. Even better, get into the career mode to win plenty of medals by decimating over 800 races!
Price: Free
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#10. Heads Up!
So much about intense battles? Give a try to “Heads Up!” which is a simple yet a fun-loving game. You’d love to play it with your family and kids.
To play the game, all you have to do is guess the word on the card. You can choose to go against your friend or showcase your impressive skill against many other players.
Featuring more than 40 themed decks including celebrity, movies, cards, animals and more, Heads Up! has got you fully covered. What’s more, you can also record your gameplay to blast it on social media to let your friends know how well you are ruling this game.
Price: $0.99
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#11. Word Link
Is the time ripe to go for a word puzzle? Word Link can be an enormously addictive game. The best part about it is that it not only brings fun to you but also empowers your vocabulary.
As there is no time limit, you can choose to play at your own pace. Find out the bonus words to cash-in-on the additional rewards. To ensure, your gaming doesn’t come to a halt at any cost, it also offers an offline mode. So, keep cracking the puzzles and winning plenty of goodies!
Price: Free
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#12. Real Racing 3
As a racer, you’d like to have “Real Racing 3” at your disposal. Whether it’s the luxury of choosing from a mammoth collection of over 200 hypercars or racing on 18 real-world locations, it has got all the ingredients to let you race against the clock.
So, get a brand new Ferrari, Porsche, Bugatti or the Lamborghini to get into the groove. Also, offer up some cool customization to make your asset stand out.
With over 4000 events lined up, you get the platform to display your unmatched racing skill. On top of all, you also have a chance to grab tons of hot rewards!
Price: Free
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#13. Temple Run 2
Ready to go for an endless run game? “Temple Run 2 has been one of my favorite endless running games for iOS. The reason why it has always appealed me is the impressive gameplay.
In this game, you have to do everything possible to escape with the cursed idol. Along the way, you will encounter a number of hurdles like dangerous cliffs, zip lines, mines, and forests. So, jump, turn and slide smartly to avoid the obstacles.
Even better, you also get the chance to collect a lot of goodies to unlock plenty of power-ups.
Price: Free
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#14. My Talking Angela 4
Have you ever tried your hands on a virtual pet game? If yes, you would like every bit of “My Talking Angela.”
I’ve given a try to this nice game and found it a worthy time killer. Needless to say; you’ve to offer the best love and care to your sweet Angela.
Give her yummy food and do everything possible to keep her happy. Also, customize the look of the sweet pet with attractive clothes and take her for a wonderful trip.
Price: Free
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#15. Minion Rush
Hit the ground running to complete several missions! “Minion Rush” is a great running game. Packed in with several fast-paced missions, it can really put your skill to the serious test.
Time your jump to perfection to dodge hurdles and roll elegantly to go past each obstacle. During the play, grab many costume cards to unlock other cool minions like Carl, Jerry, and Mel.
Back yourself to defeat all the challenges and unlock plenty of prizes!
Price: Free
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#16. Modern Combat 5
There are very few first-person shooter games that are as thrilling as “Modern Combat 5.” The app offers both the single and multiplayer modes so that you can choose the preferred format to showcase your shooting skill.
It features 9 fully customizable classes, which you can level up. Choose from several play-styles based on your skill so that you will be able to play more freely.
Don’t forget to build a powerful team so that you have the decisive edge over others. Then, take part in the limited time events to cash-in-on a lot of rewards.
Price: Free
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#17. BADLAND
Badland is the sort of game that can prove to be a tad tricky. You have to travel through a fairytale forest with deadly obstacles. The game also supports multiplayer mode with up to four players.
There are no rules except survival, push your friends forward to get killed by the obstacles or coordinate with them to survive. Of course, you’ll need to sell out some bucks, but the game is worth every penny.
Price: $0.99
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Bonus Game
#. Fortnite
If battle royal excites you a lot, “Fortnite” can thrill you to the core. This is a power-packed game where players have to compete for the last one standing.
For complete domination, you can craft robust cover and also join forces with other players. Collect all the resources required to rule the roost and also get the powerful gear that can keep you ahead in the battle.
And oh, you can also design wonderful islands so that they can feature on the “The Block” in the Battle Royale map. As Fortnite keeps on adding all new m
Price: Free
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There you go! Now that all the exciting games are at your disposal, get into intense gameplay without much ado.
Your pick?
But, before being completely engrossed into gaming, do not forget to toss your valuable thoughts about these games. And also shoot up your views about the sort of game play that fascinates you a lot.
You might want to have a glance at these posts as well:
- Best Tower Defense Games for iPhone and iPad
- Multiplayer Games for iPhone and iPad
- Best Word Games for iPhone and iPad
- Best Number Games for iPhone and iPad
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