What paid games for Android and iOS are worth purchasing? The most popular games on the app store.

I've been frustrated by the state of affairs in the App Store for years now. There, either free freemium projects or overpriced crafts with inflated ratings rule the roost.

After the redesign of the App Store and the addition, the situation has not changed. 95-95% of applications in the Apple store are outright trash.

I remember about 5 years ago, almost every week I discovered a new interesting application, looked through digests and selections, and waited for discounts. Now all the most worthwhile things from the App Store have long been purchased and completed.

One friend just switched to iOS from Android and immediately asked me to suggest a few worthwhile toys with meaning and without sucking money. I dug through my purchase history and with nostalgia remembered several worthy options.

The selection includes both well-forgotten old toys and masterpieces of recent years. I recommend it for purchase to anyone who is disappointed in “money vacuum cleaners” and just wants a few hours of pleasure.

1.Craft The World

An excellent sandbox game about a company of charming gnomes.

We have to send our team to explore the territory, build a shelter, improve everyday life, and get food. At the same time, the players will be attacked by wild animals and hordes of undead.

In the process you will have to craft various useful things, weapons and items in order to survive. You need to find parts of the portal hidden in the depths of the map and move to the next level.

The game is available in two variations: for 29 rub. with one open world and behind 379 rub. with four worlds to explore. Don't think that the first option is unplayable; it will provide several hours of intense gameplay, which will be enough for most people.

2. Plague Inc.

A permanent member of the top paid applications for iOS. The game appeared more than three years ago and has firmly established itself at the top of the rankings.

We have to play the role of a ruthless virus whose goal is to exterminate life on the planet. We choose the country from which we will begin our deadly march and move forward.

In the process, we will receive development points and spend them on improvements. You can develop transmission methods to make the virus spread faster, you can invest in mutations to resist treatment, you can increase the symptoms it causes to make it harder for people to fight the virus.

There are a lot of strategies and tactics in the game. There are different scenarios with changing conditions, starting bonuses and difficulty levels. You can have an easy walk or a hardcore confrontation.

Considering the price, the game is a real Must Have.

3.Feed Me Oil 2

A great puzzle for any age. Children will definitely enjoy the design and visuals, while adults will enjoy the challenging challenges in the later levels.

We will try to place the oily liquid into the allocated reservoir. To do this, you will have to use available means: boards, magnets, fans, etc.

Closer to the middle, you will have to use hints in order to somehow get to the next level, and only real virtuosos will be able to get the maximum number of stars.

4. Bike Baron

The real father of the mobile motorcycle trial. The best game in this genre.

The charismatic hero, the red cat behind the baron, thousands of custom cards, and various difficulty levels are captivating here.

You can arrange rides with jumps and somersaults, or go into extreme mode, which will require several dozen attempts to complete each track.

I noticed this game back in 2011 and have been returning to it regularly since then.

5. Fruit Ninja Classic

Another application that has been collecting positive reviews and ratings from players for more than 5 years. At one time, the fruit ninja allowed owners of other smartphones to demonstrate the sensitivity and responsiveness of the iPhone display.

It's simple: you need to crumble fruits within the allotted time and avoid bombs. It’s amazing that during its existence the game never had any worthy clones, but the mechanics are still pleasing.

Today it's still a great game with several interesting modes. There's even a one-display duel to determine the best ninja in the office.

6. LIMBO

A beautiful atmospheric journey with a good plot and plenty of puzzles. The game appeared in 2010 on X-BOX, and then spread to all other platforms. The application has always earned rave reviews, been included in thematic collections and received all kinds of awards.

A monochrome platformer with an abundance of brutal deaths of the main character will definitely be remembered by everyone who spent several hours playing through it.

7. Don't Starve: Pocket Edition

The craziest sandbox about the survival of the main character has moved straight from Steam to the App Store. The guy with the torch must do everything possible to fight off enemies and not die in the wild forest.

We are allowed to explore a huge space, collect many things and make useful things out of them. You can go fishing, hunt predators, destroy spider nests or bee hives.

In any case, it will be fun and interesting, and when night comes, we will quickly add wood to the fire so that the darkness does not consume us.

A must play for all fans of crafting and survival games.

8.Fieldrunners 2

One of the best games in the Tower Defense genre. Subatomic Studios released the first part back in 2010, and two years later a sequel appeared. At that time, this was definitely the best tower defense.

Over the next five years, many similar games appeared, but none of them lived up to Fieldrunners in most respects.

There are cool cartoon graphics, crowds of funny enemies, and various levels with puzzles and limited conditions.

There are three difficulty levels, the maximum makes you tense even on the very first maps.

Winter is coming.. With it is the New Year and summing up the results. The App Store is now the first to begin to take stock. Not long ago we talked about. I recommend taking a look at the material, there are many unexpected solutions, as well as clear favorites like Prisma. Let's talk about the best mobile games from the App Store in 2016 for iPhone. This list also contains games that surprised us. The guys from Apple were rather surprised, but they know better, we are talking about top games for mobile phones on iOS 2016 App versions Store.

The best games of 2016 according to the App Store

It has long been noted that Apple is not indifferent to design. That's why all games have cool designs, sometimes unexpected, but always completed. Always evoking emotions and a wow effect. The top games of 2016 in the App Store are arranged in alphabetical order so as not to infringe on or provoke holivar. We will go through each super game separately and express our opinion.

The Trail

A very unique life simulator. You will have to engage in gathering, creation (create objects and weapons), as well as small elements of the economy. The game is built from the third view, you can zoom in and out of the camera. The game world is huge, the tasks are quite interesting and do not cause boredom. The game has the opportunity to create things, trade them in order to gain access to new locations, build houses and even entire cities, and improve them. A social element was introduced into the game - building cities together and traveling together is more fun and comfortable. There are still cheats in the game, but we won’t tell you where to find them, because there are opponents to this method of playing.

Another card game, the golden age that began with the release of Hardstone. We also have some nuances for beginners. In general, the game does not open up any new facets or innovations in the genre. Although for maintaining diversity and attracting a younger and arcade generation to the genre, it’s quite excellent. And the development of the Plants vs. Zombies brand in itself is respectful; the developers do not stop there.

FIFA Mobile Football

An excellent football simulator from EA. In the game you will see almost all famous football players and players. Your team will compete for well-known trophies like the Champions League, or create your own tournaments with friends. Of course, there is the opportunity to control the team’s tactics, use and plunge into the jungle of transfers, and earn in-game currency (). The game contains “crafting” - the ability to create a “star”, use it wisely. The game definitely deserves to be on this list!

Riptide GP: Renegade

Remember the races in Star Wars? It reminded me of something - the same crazy speed, interesting racing cars, unusual landscape. In general, the race is what we need. The only (is it the same? 🙂) difference is that we ride on jet skis. There is even a script in the game, you can make a movie. You were caught for doping (just kidding) and kicked out of the great world of jet skiers, now, in order to get to the top again, you need to start from the very bottom, ride through swamps and rivers, prove your skills. Of course, you will be given new types of jet skis and currency to upgrade existing ones. What else is worth paying attention to is that the graphics, splashes of water and water in general are drawn so realistically, it’s simply amazing. I think that's why Apple chose this game in their top games of 2016.

"klocki"

A very funny logic game, it reminded me of tag. Honestly, there’s nothing more to say about it and it’s a little strange how it ended up on the list of games in 2016. Let’s remember again that Apple loves design, and the design here is impeccable. Watch the video, the gameplay is simple - connect the lines.

Rodeo Stampede - Sky Zoo Safari

My current favorite. The game is addictive. Not like that - a little more, a little more, no. It’s just quite leisurely, once every 6 hours you can develop - go in, open the Zoo, make a few runs and then go about your business. But first things first. You are the owner of the Zoo. And your task is to fill it with animals, and for this you travel around the world (starting with Savannah) and catch animals. The more unique the animal, the developers’ imagination comes into play, the more more money it brings. Each animal is very individual and has a character, if suddenly you want to sit on it longer than expected. For example, an ostrich just breaks, a giraffe throws it out, a bull starts kicking, and a lion eats you :). A wonderful game, with cute pixel graphics, completely free and does not require much time. By the way, there is Russian.

As the developers say about themselves - the most realistic walking simulator! Basically, all we do in the game is walk. Yes Yes. Terribly unusual. Intriguing and catchy. Again the same pixel graphics - oh, they beat it like everyone else, and most importantly - funny. A really funny game at times. And there’s a bit of advertising, don’t be so greedy, dear developers, and they got tricky with the translation.

A wonderful game - a very ordinary “runner” with an unusual idea - changing colors while running. It's difficult to explain with your fingers - watch the trailer. For me, it’s very fun and unusual. Again, cool graphics, despite the fact that they are pixelated, object physics and just a beautiful game.

There is absolutely no need to introduce. A game that has captivated millions this year. Let me remind you that this is an online strategy game, which is also built on cards. I will simply repeat what is written in the description of the game in the AppStore. I didn't like the game.

• Fight in real time with opponents from all over the world for trophies;
• Get chests with rewards, collect new powerful cards and improve those you already have;
• Destroy enemy towers, win crowns and get epic royal chests;
• Collect and upgrade your card collection with new items from Clash Royale, as well as dozens of warriors, spells and defensive structures from Clash;
• Create your invincible battle deck and fight your opponents;
• Complete many arenas and get on the list of the best;
• Create your clan to share maps and build your own fighting community;
• Challenge clanmates and friends to a duel;
• Learn different tactics by watching the best duels on TV Royale;

Another logic game. And again “tags” :) You need to scroll through the playing field with chips so that cells of the same color are collected in one movement. It would seem that this is simple, but it’s not. This activity is very exciting and not always easy.

On this cheerful note, we end our review of the best games of 2016 according to the App Store. The TOP 10 games included 3 games with pixel graphics, 2 puzzles, and several simulators: a football simulator, a life simulator and one race. What do they all have in common? Excellent graphics, sound and thoughtful plot. That's all. Good luck and peace to you!

The application store for Apple mobile devices appeared almost 10 years ago. On July 10 he celebrates his anniversary. Are you surprised? Not worth it. Yes, the App Store was born a year after the first iPhone.

They prefer not to talk about this, but at first Steve Jobs was against third-party software for Apple phones. But he was convinced to change his decision by board member Art Levinson, who held at least a dozen thematic meetings with the head of the company.

The App Store has changed the way we view the world that has settled on iPhone screens and iPad. We've selected 10 apps and games that have become our favorites in the history of the app store.

Infinity Blade - the best heroic fantasy

Apple Design Awards 2011 Winner

This game has received so many awards that it is difficult to count them all. The main thing, like all the programs in this collection, was the winner of the prestigious Apple Design Awards.

Imagine, the first part of Infinity Blade came out 7 years ago. However, in terms of quality graphics, it remains one of the most beautiful even in 2018. At one time, it proved that even mobile projects can be AAA, and no RPG has yet been able to compare with it.

The game surprises with an exciting three-dimensional world that runs on Unreal Engine 3. It surrounds a lone knight who wants to save civilization at all costs.

Dozens of swords and shields, helmets and armor, magic rings and other wardrobe items of a fantasy hero - you can find all this in each part of the popular trilogy, the plot of which revolves around the Infinity Blade.

In the games of the series, you will attack almost everyone you meet and meet real players from different parts of the world, and also get acquainted with the Tsar God and his henchmen.

Limbo - the darkest puzzle ever

Apple Design Awards 2012 Winner

Do you know at least one developer who allowed a child to die in a game? For a long time I had not met such people and even thought that it was something like a taboo. However, Limbo convinced me otherwise.

Judging by the title, the action of this amazing puzzle takes place in one of the circles of hell. Pre-Christian righteous people and children who forgot to baptize live here. According to the developer, this ring represents a twilight forest, and the main character is trying to get through it.

The game is stunning from the first seconds. At first it seems that this is a gothic picture or a dark Tim Burton cartoon, but with the first puzzle along the way you will understand that not everything is so simple.

The dark forest of one of the circles of hell is filled not only with logical problems, but also with huge monsters that will deprive the main character of his life before your eyes more than once.

It is impossible to defeat them physically. The boy knows how to run slower, jump awkwardly and move small objects - it is with the help of such an arsenal that you will have to defeat this dark world.

BADLAND - feathered otherworldly platformer

Apple Design Awards 2013 Winner

The forest in which the plot of this amazing game unfolds looks as if it came straight out of the pages of a wonderful fairy tale. However, immediately after the start of its passage, an understanding appears that this is by no means the case.

You'll take control of a forest dweller who resembles the bird from Tiny Wings when killed. He will be your guide through an amazing number of unique traps and tricky obstacles scattered throughout each of the game's levels. And not a single one will die a dozen times.

There is nothing to argue about here, BADLAND brought the side-scrolling platformer genre to a fundamentally new level, and there was simply nothing like it in the App Store before.

When the game became popular, the developers not only launched a sequel with a lot of fresh levels and even new control mechanics, but also added a multiplayer battle mode to the game on one device.

Despite the fact that the first part of the game was released back in 2013, it remains relevant even in 2018. The only pity is that many have already completed all the additional levels that the developers managed to add.

Monument Valley - reverse geometry distortion

First you will meet Princess Ida, and then Ro and her little daughter. You won't control them directly, but you will be able to move the architectural structures and mysterious monuments around them in such a way as to open the way for them.

Remember, in Monument Valley games you can't trust your head. No, here you need to focus only on what you see with your own eyes. It is this logical adventure that will introduce you for the first time to the world of surreal geometry, filled with optical illusions for every taste.

Each level in the game combines the ideas of virtual 3D minimalism, as well as palaces and temples from the real world. This is a unique world that we had the honor to meet.

It was this game that launched a whole trend of games with surreal geometry: Skyward, Evo Explores, Mekorama and so on. She actually created a separate genre.

If you haven't tried this game yet or have already forgotten it, be sure to correct this annoying misunderstanding.

Chameleon Run - colorful crazy race

Apple Design Awards 2016 Winner

The only runner that I personally can’t get tired of. He does not copy popular games in this direction - he has his own path, which helped him become a laureate of the Apple Design Awards a couple of years ago.

The success of this game rests on 3 pillars: high-quality minimalistic graphics, crazy dynamics of what is happening, as well as a simple addition in the form of color changes. Look, there are pink and yellow platforms in the game, and you have to be the same color so as not to die when you touch them.

Each level of Chameleon Run is not only possible, but also necessary to be completed several times. The point is that you are given tasks that you must complete in order to move on. They are the ones who will force you to choose several paths through the location.

The game has very convenient controls, which give you the opportunity to instantly react to what is happening around you. Just one tap on the right side of the screen is enough to jump, and a simple tap on the left to change the color.

The first levels in the game look quite simple. However, after just a few levels you will realize that you have encountered the most hardcore entertainment.

Things 3 - balanced task scheduler

Winner of Apple Design Awards 2009, 2017

When creating this material, I was more focused on the winners of the Apple Design Awards. However, the opinion of the company's judges largely coincided with mine, so this selection is a personal opinion.

Over the years, 3 planners that I have ever used have won in separate categories: OmniFocus, Remember The Milk and Things. Each of them works well as a tool for the Getting Things Done philosophy, but it was the last one that I ended up liking the most.

The fact is that OmniFocus requires too much attention and is intended for overly complex multi-layered projects, which in my work do not occur so often, and Remember The Milk is needed for those who generally forget about things.

I would like to call this decision the most intelligent one. It does not distract from performing work tasks, but provides all the necessary information about each of them in a timely manner.

And the developer managed to create an incredibly user-friendly interface that is not only convenient, but also pleasant to use. I just want to plan something and then implement it as quickly as possible.

Sky Guide - atlas of the starry sky

Winner of Apple Design Awards 2014

The star atlas has never been so simple and convenient. You just need to turn on the program and raise your iPhone or iPad above your head - you will immediately see exactly those constellations, planets and satellites that are located above.

I get the impression that this is not even a textbook for adults, but an educational encyclopedia for children from 5 to 95 years old. Whether you want to find the Pisces constellation, have lost the Andromeda galaxy, or are simply interested in learning as much information as possible about Mars, this app is perfect for you.

To make the process of studying celestial bodies even more interesting, you can launch a real time machine and find out the most interesting events from their past, present and future.

Together with Sky Guide you can plan a romantic evening with your girlfriend. To do this, you need to set a notification for any space events, and the program will send you a themed notification directly to your Apple Watch.

A small nice addition for you will be a widget for the Notification Center, which will show the time of sunrise and sunset of the Sun, Moon and planets.

Workflow - a convenient way to automate

Apple Design Awards 2015 Winner

The Workflow app is included in this collection because of its many options for automating routine tasks that you regularly repeat on your iPhone or iPad. You have hundreds of actions at your disposal that you can link into a workflow.

Last year, Apple bought the application whole, adding developers to the company's overall team. It was originally created by students who grew both physically and professionally during its development.

Already in iOS 12, this program will actually become part of iOS. With it, you can create workflows for Siri, which can perform sequences of actions using shortcuts - simple voice commands.

What's interesting is that this is not just an app, but a real social tool with which you can not only create workflows, but also share them with your friends using the built-in gallery.

A deceptively simple arcade game with stylized neon graphics that amazes with the depth of the plot and the variety of gameplay. Playing as a small data deliverer inside a computer, you will witness the birth of artificial intelligence and the beginning of the uprising of the machines.

2. Bendy in Nightmare Run

A beautiful black and white runner in the spirit of classic 1930s cartoons, in which you need to run away from huge bosses. While overcoming obstacles on various levels, you must not forget to collect bricks, anvils and axes in order to use them to fight off monsters and their minions.

3.PinOut!

Addictive pinball with lush neon graphics and a synth-pop soundtrack, adding variety to the gameplay due to endless tables and time limits. Each of the levels here is decorated in its own style and has a complex design with traps, bonuses and shortcuts.

4. The Battle of Polytopia

An addictive turn-based strategy with minimalist graphics and procedural map generation. Lead one of the tribes and lead it to world domination, competing with other communities. Develop technologies, discover new lands and prove to everyone that you are the best ruler.

5. Slydris

An addictive puzzle game with game mechanics a bit like Tetris. Your task is to clear the playing field by filling the lines. However, this is done here somewhat differently: the pieces cannot be turned over - they can only be moved. But this applies to all blocks, including those that have already fallen.

6. Clash Royale

An explosive mixture of online strategy with fast, short battles and fun gameplay. By making a deck with troop cards and using resources wisely in battle, you need to defeat another player. Attack your opponent's towers, but don't forget to defend your own: the course of the battle can change dramatically in an instant.

7. Disc Drivin' 2

Unusual turn-based racing with exciting gameplay. It sounds absurd, but it's true. In this game you will have to push the disc over and over again, trying to guide it along a difficult track, so as not to fall into a trap and get to the finish line as quickly as possible.

8. Look, Your Loot!

A funny card roguelike about brave mouse warriors storming dark dungeons for loot. By opening cards adjacent to the hero, the player receives bonuses, fights off monsters and escapes from traps scattered here and there. As you progress, you can improve your characteristics, as well as discover new classes of fighters, allowing you to use other tactics.

9. Threes! Freeplay

An amazing number that will make you really strain your brain. To score the maximum number of points, you need to stack the tiles with each other - threes with threes, sixes with sixes, and so on.

The difficulty is that to get threes you first need to add one and two. The numbers appear in any order, after just a few moves there is less space on the field and this is where the fun begins.

10. It's Full of Sparks

A life-affirming platformer about little firecrackers who live as long as their fuse burns. To prolong their lives, they need to learn the secret of the fireproof cord from their ancient relative. And to do this you will have to get through many dangerous levels, overcoming all the traps and obstacles.

A selection of the best games for iPhone that will help you pass the time, get rid of boredom, or simply appreciate the variety of projects presented on the iOS platform.

Unfortunately, we can't yet go for a walk with our PS4 in our pocket. Xbox One or Nintendo Switch (at least for now). But the iPhone, with its modest dimensions, is ideal for all gamers who prefer to play games on the go. The only problem is finding a high-quality and truly exciting game.

There are thousands of different options on the App Store, and unless you're willing to download each one to see how good it is, finding interesting games can be quite difficult. That's why we decided to save you time (and nerves) and compile a list of the 25 best games for iPhone.

Genre: Card game

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We take the basic foundation of solitaire, add a mathematical scoring system and an unusual visual style, add a pinch of strategy and - voila! – we get Miracle Merchant. You use random cards to create potions for customers.

If you don’t forget about your visitors’ favorite ingredients, you can earn extra points. And if you run out of the most popular ingredients, you lose. Colorful, funny and surprisingly addictive game.

Genre: Racing simulator

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Data Wing is a rather inventive racing simulator with 2D physics, unexpectedly interesting philosophical dialogue and an amazing vaporwave soundtrack. The best thing is that you have nothing to lose by trying the game because Data Wing is completely free. There aren't even the typical free-to-play "support the developer" buttons that turn off ads or open additional content. We recommend downloading the game, at least for the music.

Genre: Puzzle / Adventure

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If you judge the quality of games by the number of awards they win, then you should know that Lumino City was awarded a BAFTA in 2015. And it's not hard to see why. This is a great adventure game with various puzzles, created entirely from paper, cardboard, lanterns and other objects from the real world.

You play as a girl named Lumi, who goes in search of her missing grandfather, along the way revealing all the secrets of the world of Lumino City. Each location here looks simply mesmerizing and rich in detail, and the puzzles will make you really strain your brain.

Genre: Puzzle

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In this colorful game, gameplay is based on changing perspectives. At the beginning of each level in Vignettes you are given a specific item. And if you spin it on the screen, it smoothly turns into something else. The concept itself sounds simple enough, but every surprise at Vignettes is magical. This is a game for true connoisseurs of non-standard experiments.

21. Alto's Adventure

Genre: Platformer (endless running)

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Most snowboarding games portray it as a big, noisy, adrenaline-pumping sport. Alto's Adventure offers us a calmer and more peaceful take on the topic.

Here we slowly descend the picturesque slope, rescuing llamas and collecting flags along the way. Quite a cute and relaxing game with wonderful music.

20. Old Man's Journey

Genre: Puzzle

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If you're looking for that indescribable feeling of nostalgia, then you should immerse yourself in this rich story dedicated to memories and regrets. The local art style will remind you of old children's books and simple puzzles (the main task in each level is to move elements of the landscape so that the old man reaches the end of the screen).

This is a calm, cozy and leisurely game, while playing through it you just want to wrap yourself in some old blanket.

Genre: Puzzle / Adventure

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The Rusty Lake series consists of three games: Rusty Lake Hotel, Rusty Lake: Roots and Rusty Lake Paradise. But, believe me, it’s worth starting with Hotel. As in classic adventure games, in Rusty Lake Hotel you must constantly solve various puzzles in order to obtain the items necessary to advance the plot.

Hotel stands out from other games in the genre due to its unconventional style - all hotel guests are anthropomorphic animals... which must be killed and cooked into dinner. Rusty Lake is most reminiscent of the work of Edward Gorey: it is a dark and brutal game with a masterful delivery of dark humor that will somehow make you smile.

Genre: Puzzle

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Isn't it great when the name of a game completely reflects everything that happens in it? Love You to Bits tells the story of a young astronaut who falls in love with a robot girl who is blown to pieces after a massive explosion. All her parts - head, legs and everything in between - find themselves scattered throughout the entire galaxy, and you need to find them in order to reassemble the hero's beloved.

This is a futuristic reimagining of the story of Humpty Dumpty, flavored with bizarre puzzles, strange creatures, unusual planets and fun disco performed by robots.

Genre: Card game

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When it comes to online card games, Hearthstone simply has no competitors. Blizzard's incredibly popular title combines competition with unbridled fun, offering endless possibilities for deck and strategy creation in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

You can collect a decent collection of cards without spending a single cent on the game. While many people primarily focus on Hearthstone's online multiplayer, those who prefer AI-based battles will appreciate the single-player adventures.

16.Device 6

Genre: Puzzle / Adventure

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It's quite difficult to explain what Device6 is. Yes, it's a puzzle, but there's no moving blocks or trying to escape the room. Each word challenge (Device6 is almost entirely text, making it feel like an interactive book) requires you to get creative or use your iPhone in an unusual way.

Turn your phone on its side to move to the next part of the puzzle, flip it over when the direction of the text changes, go through old puzzles for clues... it's one of those rare mobile games that simply can't be recreated on other devices.

Genre: Puzzle

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Many games take inspiration from comic books. But rather than repeating familiar superhero stories, Framed and its recent sequel Framed 2 use the concept of comic panels itself. You need to rearrange and unfold panels that tell a noir detective story so that the main character can sneak past security.

And if you fail, you are shown the consequences of your carelessness... so prepare for the fact that the poor detective from Framed 2 will constantly suffer because of your fault.

Genre: Adventure story

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Most game developers boast about the ability to choose your own adventure, but it's rare to find a game that integrates all of those features into the story as elegantly as 80 Days. You control Passepartout, Monsieur Phileas Fogg's assistant, who must keep track of the expedition's expenses and find the fastest routes to travel.

Start conversations, join revolutionaries, or just wander around the city at night. Each choice (and how it affects the story) is up to you.

Genre: Augmented reality

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Not every game managed to literally blow up the Internet, as Pokemon Go did. Mountains of tweets, stunning photos and a ton of incredible stories from the most adventurous collectors have turned the mobile game into a true cultural phenomenon.

The basic concept is quite simple: you just need to wander around the city (across the country or even around the world) with your phone in your hands and, using augmented reality, which requires a lot of mobile data, to find Pokemon hidden on the streets. And then catch them with pokeballs! An update for the game has recently been released, and therefore this is an excellent reason to join the race for pocket monsters.

Genre: Adventure RPG

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Severed is a rather strange game, the logic of which is not understood from the first seconds of playthrough. Here you explore a bizarre fantasy world from a first-person perspective, destroying various monsters along the way. During battles, you need to swipe your finger across the screen, imitating sword strikes and causing damage to monsters or blocking their attacks.

And here you can chop off the limbs of enemies, thereby pumping up your abilities. The progression system is made in the spirit of a metroidvania: we explore the world, return to familiar locations, pump up the skills necessary to move to new areas, solve puzzles and periodically tear opponents to pieces. Everything looks especially exciting thanks to the game's unique visual style.

Genre: Construction simulator

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Especially for you fans who have been dreaming of immersing yourself in the world of the Wasteland on the go, Bethesda has released a free Fallout Shelter in which you can get into the role of the Vault Overseer.

You need to keep the Shelter in working order: monitor the energy level and amount of supplies, and also defend against attacks from monsters. Here is the distillation of all the best elements of the retro-futuristic universe, which fits perfectly on the iPhone screen.

Genre: Roguelike

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Crypt of the Necrodancer can be described as a mixture of Dance Dance Revolution and any roguelike dungeon adventure - and it's such an eccentric combination that it pays off from the very first seconds of the game.

Choosing one of the fearless adventurers, you will be sent into a procedurally generated dungeon, destroying enemies and trying to get into the rhythm of the stylish tune. By the way, the ability to move in rhythm is the key to survival in the local branch of hell, filled with various skeletons, slugs and other pixel monsters.

Genre: Three in a row

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You might think that Threes! is another Candy Crush clone, created in a hurry in the wake of the popularity of the famous project. And while it's technically a match-3 game, it's a lot more creative than you might think. Here you need to match numbers by moving the corresponding tiles across the playing field.

And at first everything is quite simple: we combine 1 and 2 to get 3, we add 3 and 3 for 6, we add two sixes to get 12 and so on. But the fact is that the space on the playing field is limited, so the further you go, the more numbers will appear on the screen. You need to remain vigilant, because one mistake can lead to defeat even in a perfect game. Needless to say, how addictive Threes! turned out to be, the games of which last a few minutes at most?

Genre: Simulator

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If you're already tired of waiting for the release of Animal Crossing on Switch, then it's time to try out the mobile version of the game, made in a recognizable style and offering to meet your favorite Animal Crossing characters again. In addition, you don’t have to invest real money in the game, because the main gameplay consists of fishing, collecting insects, collecting fruits and even watering flowers.

Genre: Puzzle

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Imagine that every painting by M.K. Escher (you've definitely seen them, these are the same paintings with endless stairs) is actually an interactive puzzle with moving parts and optical illusions. Actually, this is exactly what we see in Monument Valley 2.

It, like its predecessor, asks us to guide the mute protagonist (and sometimes his daughter) through each puzzle, moving different pieces and creating passages. A wonderful story, stunning graphics and a mesmerizing soundtrack, coupled with ingenious puzzles, make Monument Valley 2 one of the most memorable games on the iPhone.

Genre: Detective investigation

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If you've been listening to True Crime podcasts and want to see how your detective instincts have developed, you'll definitely want to check out Sam Barlow's devilishly clever story. You investigate a murder by combing through videotaped interviews in a police database and piecing together the wife's testimony.

Correct keywords will help you find new parts of the interview, which means that every sentence may contain an important clue. This is not a game you should play while standing in line at a coffee shop. This is a real detective story that will make you take notes in your notebook and won't let you sleep until you get to the bottom of the truth.

Genre: Card game

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Rule your kingdom. Get rid of the recalcitrant. Move from one monarch to another, forming alliances and starting wars. Make decisions on the go, trying to keep the church, army, townspeople and treasury under control.

The inventive sequel to Reigns is full of strategic elements and quite interesting in showing how difficult it is to be a woman on the throne. Reigns: Her Majesty improves on almost every element of the original. What? Don't you agree? Head off the shoulders!

Genre: Puzzle

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Mini Metro can be described in many different ways. First of all, this is a difficult puzzle. Secondly, an example of the successful use of minimalism in game design. Third, damn good game. Use your creativity to build a functional transit system based on those used in real cities around the world.

In each new area New challenges await you, but each card somehow manages to keep you on the borderline between stress and meditative trance.

Genre: Puzzle

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Simple at first glance and incredibly beautiful, this indie puzzle will change your ideas about how puzzles on a touchscreen should work in general. Gorogoa consists of hand-drawn paintings in which you must interact with objects to advance the story.

Connect stairs, move doorways, change perspective and one of the most fascinating puzzles of recent years will unfold in front of you, complemented by gorgeous visuals and soundtrack.

Genre: Hidden Object Search

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Hidden Folks is a game for veterans of the genre that may initially seem like a black-and-white version of Where's Waldo? Objects on each level are hidden in a very clever way, so you will have to strain your eyes. For example, the monkey you're looking for might be hiding behind some leaves, or the person you're looking for might be dozing in the house.

Sound effects by game creator Adrian de Jongh create a unique, cozy atmosphere for this interactive adventure.

Genre: Puzzle

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There is only one way to get out of the room: solve the puzzle that lies right in front of you. However, simply pressing buttons and levers in the right order is not enough: you will have a complex and confusing journey through levels hidden inside the box, where you will have to solve mini-puzzles, connect objects and change perspective.

And the closer you get to the center, the more you learn about the mystery that cost one scientist his life. Still not getting goosebumps? And they should. The Room is just the first part of the series, and we bet you will start finishing all the games in one gulp.