The Best iOS Games for You

Introduction

Hearthstone is a digital card game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. The game is free to play and is available on both the PC and the mobile (iOS and Android). The game uses the same characters, relics and elements from the Warcraft Series, also developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It features over 500+ trading cards, 9 heroes and a drafting system. In this game, players have to collate cards that contain spells and characters with unique abilities. After collecting all 30 cards, players have to compete with each other by using various cards in the deck. Further, there are brisk matches and myriad strategies that keep players coming back for more.

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The game is set in the Warcraft universe and two players are pitted against each other. The objective of the game is to beat your opponent by reducing their health to zero. There are four types of cards used in the game: minions, spells, weapons and heroes. Out of these, minions and spells are unique cards. Minions can be played directly and have special characteristics like charge or deathrattle. They can attack instantly and do something unique during death. The spells have varied effects and cause a lot of changes in the board.

Each player starts with 30 cards in their hand. The cards are either pre-constructed or created by players. Now three random cards are played by both the players. The player who plays first is chosen at random. The second player gets an advantage in the form of a coin that can be used to get extra mana.

Now the first player has to start with one mana. There is a mana bar at the bottom right of the game screen. They have to play the number card from the mana bar and end the turn by clicking on the middle-right button. This continues till the end of the game.

There are different types of game modes. The Normal mode is a one-on-one match between a player and a random opponent. Then there is a Standard Game mode where players can use prepared decks from Basic and Classic sets.

Also, there is a Wild mode, where all previous and present cards are played under deck construction rules. The specialized multiplayer modes include Arena, Tavern Brawls, Battlegrounds and Solo adventure.

Tips to Win

1. Hearthstone is a simple game. But it can be a little tricky too. So if you are a new player, you should start with practice games. Understand the gameplay, play with AI bots and then switch to the actual games.
2. Log in daily and complete daily quest tasks. Complete the quests and win virtual gold as rewards that can be used to buy more cards from the store.
3. When you add seven or eight mana cards to your deck, you will have more options to play during the first three turns of the match. It will also enable you to fetch more minions cards on the board.
4. Minions are more valuable than spell cards. So fill your deck with minion cards to sat ahead on the board.

Introduction

Crashlands is an action adventure game with a unique story plot. The game was released in 2016 and it is available for download onto both iOS and Android devices. Crashlands is quite funny, engaging and very deep. The story of the game revolves around the main character called Flux, a galactic truck driver. The visuals of the game are quite similar to Quadropus Rampage, another game by Butterscotch Shenanigans.

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The entire gameplay is from the perspective of Flux. She is a female space delivery driver and her shipment is interrupted by an alien called Hewgodooko. The alien is megalomaniac and it destroys Flux’s ship. The main character is accompanied by her droid friend Juicebox and together they land on an alien planet that has trees, weeds, many animal species, a few sentient species, mushrooms that induce hallucinations and toxic oozing neon bees.

Flux and Juicebox are all alone on the planet and they have to gather all the available resources to craft protective items to tame and kill animals, and use animals, trees and stones to create better weapons. The main goal of the game is to use resources and craft a communication device to send signals. Along with it, there are several sub-tasks throughout the game like building a base, collecting the resources, crafting production tools, building protective, harvesting and tech tools using the production tools.

Crashlands features many unique and engaging characters throughout the game. There are many emotional and intriguing stories that will make you come back for more.

Tips to Win

1. Crashlands is one of the few RPG games that has a lot of items in its inventory. So collect the item that comes your way. It might seem useless at the beginning but the item can be used further in the game.
2. Some items are used for crafting chairs and tables that only serve the aesthetic purpose in the game. Nonetheless, you can use these items to create useful items like bombs, potions and weapons that are useful during a battle.
3. There are certain quests or tasks that are difficult to complete. If you are stuck in a quest, skip to the next one. The same is applicable to the ingredients.
4. Look out for the red zone that appears when an enemy is close to you. Also, observe all the creatures, their behavior patterns and how they move to avoid them in the game.

Introduction

Alto’s Odyssey is the sequel to Alto’s Adventure, which was released back in 2015. In this game, a player has to ride on a snowboard and explore the lands, seas, temples, and vineyards. To add to the excitement, there are hot-air balloons, wingsuits, wallboards and whatnot. Throughout the journey, you may encounter several challenges and you may have to complete a few missions too.

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Alto’s Odyssey is a side-scrolling game that provides good entertainment. The game has an endless journey in a desert and you will have to accomplish different tasks like collecting coins, completing 500 meters, performing stunts in the air, etc.

There are different new features added to the game like wall-riding, tornadoes, balloon bouncing, water mechanics, and a falling platform. Other returning features include different times of a day, varied locations in the desert, weather and wingsuits.

In Alto’s Odyssey, you cannot control the character. You just have to control its jump and perform various tasks. The character wears a scarf whose length increases when you perform stunts. This increases the velocity of your character. The game has incredible graphics that can keep you engaged for hours at a stretch.

Tips to Win

1. Even though a backflip yields you 10 points, it is vital for increasing your characters’ speed, escaping lemurs and chaining the combos.
2. Instead of a sandboard, use a wingsuit. The gear has a lot of amazing tricks that can increase your scarf length. However, activate the suit in the middle of a trick combo. This action will help you fly closer to the ground and improve your trick score.
3. Wall ride is a new feature and it can be difficult to master. When you finally learn the trick, it can save you more than once in the game. But make sure to improve your speed before using the wall ride. After reaching the foot of the wall, tap and hold the screen to use wall ride.
4. The temples’ location has a lot of water streams and some of these end in a pond. They are quite similar to the balloons. While landing in the water stream, keep backflipping as the character will bounce out and continue with the trick.

Price: The cost for downloading the game is Rs. 449. There are no in-app purchases.

Introduction

2018 iPhone Game of the Year, Donut County is a story-based puzzle game developed by Ben Esposito. The game has a very unique plot which is inspired by real incidents. In this game, the player controls a hole that grows bigger in size after swallowing an object.

Donut County was released in 2018 and the game is available for both iOS and Android devices.

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The objective of the game is to swallow everything that comes your way. The plot of the game goes like this. The main character is a racoon named BK, who owns a local donut shop in Donut County. The supporting character is Mira, who works for BK. The raccoon uses a mobile app to earn points by scheduling the delivery of donuts to the local residents. But Mira finds out that the donuts sent by the app are the actual holes that are consuming the homes and belongings of the residents. She tries to confront BK, but he refuses to admit any wrongdoing.

The earned points are used to get a quadcopter drone, which is destroyed by Mira. She orders a donut in the shop and they end up in the hole. Mira and BK are joined by other residents in the hole and they confront BK about the same. BK reveals that this was a part of his Trash King’s plan, BK’s boss. BK agrees to help other residents return to the surface of Donut County.

The gameplay is simple and straightforward. The player gets to control a hole in the ground. The hole grows bigger in size when it swallows an item or object. The purpose of the game is to swallow everything around until nothing is left in Donut County. The game has some tricky puzzles like swallowing the objects floating in the water.

Tips to Win

1. Initially the hole is small and could only eat things that fit inside. So it is advisable to start with smaller things and gradually move on to larger objects.
2. As the game progresses, there are certain things you can do besides swallowing objects. Some objects with different effects include filling up with water and shooting flames.
3. When you are closer to a hot-air balloon, first swallow the SOLD sign and the scooter. Then eat up the kiln/chiminea and blow the hot-air balloon to fly it off.
4. Eat everything including the bunnies as they continue to multiply and shoot out of the hole and tear up the giant carrot house.

Introduction

Indian Rummy is one of the most loved card games of all time. Through the years, the popularity of the game grew multifold and it continues to dominate as a top skill game in India. Seeing people’s passion for rummy, Junglee Games created an innovative version of the game called Junglee Rummy. Since its inception, the game has got over 20 million registered users. The game is available for both iOS and Android devices.

Junglee Rummy is a unique blend of technology and traditional rummy. The rummy app works smoothly and features stunning graphics. You can play both free and cash games. And that’s not all! There are exciting tournaments where you can win lakhs or even crores of rupees. Also, junglee offers the largest welcome bonus of up to Rs. 5250.

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The gameplay and setting is just like real-world rummy. Two to six players play at a table and one or two card decks with Jokers are used. The cards are shuffled and 13 cards are dealt to each player. The remaining cards in the deck form closed and open decks that are kept on the table. Players have to pick cards from the two decks and discard cards to the open deck to create sequences and sets.

There are two types of sequences: pure and impure. A pure sequence consists of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit. It is mandatory to win a rummy game. Example: 7♥-8♥-9♥. An impure sequence is a combination of three or more cards of the same suit and a Joker(s). Example: A♦-2♦-PJ (printed Joker), 4♣-Q♥-6♣ (Q♥ is the wild Joker here). There should be at least two sequences to make a valid declaration.

A set consists of three or four cards of the same rank and different suits. Jokers can also be used to create sets. Examples: 3♣-3♦-3♠-3♥, 7♦-7♠-PJ (Printed Joker). Sets are not mandatory to win the game but optional. However, you cannot make a valid declaration with more than two sets.

The cards ranked from highest to lowest are as follows: A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. Aces and face cards (K, Q and J) are worth 10 points each and the numbered cards are worth their face value.

After arranging the cards, players have to declare by discarding one card to the “Finish” slot. If the cards declared are valid, the player wins the game and gets zero points.

Tips to Win

1. A pure sequence is mandatory to win the game. So concentrate on creating that first.
2. Hoard middle cards like 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s, 7s, and 8s as they can be melded easily into sequences and sets.
3. Except for a pure sequence, Jokers can be used to create the remaining combinations. Use these cards wisely and if you get too many Jokers, discard the unwanted ones.
4. Keep an eye on your opponents to sabotage their chances of winning the game. For example, if your opponent picks a card from the discard pile, do not give away any connecting card and prevent their chances of creating a sequence or set.

Introduction

Released in 2017, Gorgoa is an indie puzzle game developed by Jason Roberts. Initially Roberts started out the game plot as an interactive novel, which took 6 years to finish. The game comes as a wave of evolution in the puzzle game genre and features a beautiful hand-drawn story by the developer. The gameplay is completely original and comprises lavish panels that players need to arrange creatively to solve the puzzle.

Gorgoa is available for iOS, Android and other platforms like Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One.

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The game plot revolves around a boy who has to seek an encounter with a large and beautiful dragon. The purpose of the game is to fulfill a prophetic vision related to the dragon. The boy has to explore various spiritual and religious themes. There are some scenes in the game that follow up a period of 20th century war and the boy takes up the role of the survivor who rebuilds and reflects upon his life.

In this game, players get four images in a 2X2 grid. The participants can move the images to other grid spaces. The images on the tiles are that of a doorway that can be used to cover the existing image and create a new one. This method can be used to stack and combine every image to advance and open new areas in the game.

There is no tutorial in the game but it is not really required. The tiles can be rearranged, zoomed in and out and shifted left or right. The game has a hint-like system that can be used to find the areas that can be interacted with. One of the best parts of the game is shifting the tiles to discover the hidden world.

Tips to Win

1. If you are stuck in a panel, try to shift the panel to see what’s behind it. You may also need to shuffle panels back and forth so that something can travel between them.
2. The puzzles follow a similar pattern. Suppose you have applied a trick in one chapter, you can use the same trick in the next one.

Introduction

After a huge success of Into the Dead, PikPok released its sequel in 2017. Ever since its launch, the game has had millions of downloads onto both iOS and Android devices. The storyline is similar to the previous version and the players have to make their way to the safe zone through an area full of zombies. For every round, players have to get weapons and guns to kill the zombies.

Throughout the game, there are 7 chapters, 60 stages and many challenges to counter. Also the game features immersive environments and locations like oil fields and military base camps.

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The game plot revolves around a man who is searching for his sister in a post-apocalyptic zombie world. The objective of the game is to do whatever it takes to survive till the end of the game. At the end of every mission, the man meets his sister and they connect with each other over the radio.

In this game, the lead runs through the hoard of zombies and the running is completely auto-controlled. The zombies will try to eat and eventually kill the lead character. The aiming on the closest zombie is automatic. One of the best ways to survive through the game is by avoiding the enemies. The ammos and weapons are limited and you may have to preserve them for a tricky situation. When a player successfully dodges a zombie, he will get one free kill with the knife.

As the game progresses, different weapons and guns will be unlocked. These can be purchased using the in-game currency. Also, there are a few boosters to increase the ammo count and grenades. Players can also unlock the dogs that are very useful in the missions.

Tips to Win

1. The ammos are very limited in the first few stages of the game. The best way to go about it is to preserve them and use them only when you are unable to escape a zombie.
2. Every level has its own missions and quests to complete. When you accomplish a mission, you will be able to unlock certain rewards that will unlock a gearbox. But some of the missions are difficult to complete in the first attempt. Nevertheless, you can repeat them if you have a lot of leftover stamina.
3. Complete daily tasks without fail. Use three free tries to advance through the Daily Carnage run. Try to fulfill all the daily missions and collect the essential items that are useful for advancing in the game. Also try your best to complete the zombie kill milestone for the Daily Carnage run.
4. If you have an ‘event ticket’, use that to participate in the ongoing event. Playing in an event will help you top the leaderboard chart.

Introduction

Battleheart 2 is the sequel to 2011’s hit RPG Battleheart. The game was released in 2018 and has a similar storyline as its predecessor. The game features 12 unique heroes, including the returning favorites and some new faces. The player gets to fight monsters in the multiplayer mode. Also, there are 130+ unique items to collect and a new enchantment system that will increase the power of your equipment.

Battleheart 2 boasts striking visuals and you will find various locations at every stage like forests, deserts, frosty tundras and much more.

Play:

In this game, the player has to select four characters (from a total of 12) to create a team. Every character possesses a certain ability like damaging, tanking, healing and spells that can be used in the battle.

A player gets to see the world map that showcases different levels and rewards. They will play a battle closer to the current level. Just remember that there are better rewards for difficult levels.

Every battle consists of several enemies and monsters. After killing the first wave, the second wave of enemies will appear within a few seconds. The game is fast-paced.

When the battle ends, the player’s team will get additional rewards on the level select screen. Also, new battles will be available for playing.

Tips to Win

1. All the characters get up to three abilities and you can activate them by tapping the button on the top left corner of the screen.
2. After every battle, you will be rewarded with virtual gold, skill points and crystals that help improve your game. Gold can be used to buy weapons, armor and other gear, whereas crystals will improve your existing weapons and armor. Skill points are used to unlock new abilities or purchase the passive ones.

Introduction

Released in 2017, Meteorfall: Krumit’s Tale is a sequel to Meteorfall Universe, a game by Slothwerks. It is a rogue-like deck building card game where players attempt to rid evil forces in a post-apocalyptic world.

Krumit’s Tale is an expansion to its predecessor that consists of a gameplay which is more creative and visually appealing. The game went on to become a huge success, becoming #1 Best iOS Game of 2018!

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The objective of this game is to defeat an enemy by using weapons, shields, equipment and magic abilities that are obtained in a dungeon. When the game begins, Krumit, a mysterious shopkeeper, narrates the story of the entire game.

Players have to make their way through each dungeon which is in the form of a 3x3 grids. Each grid holds tiles that represent enemies and holds certain weapons, armors and magic abilities.

When a player defeats an enemy or acquires their items or abilities, each tile from the board falls off, taking them to the next level. Each level has powerful enemies and bosses and are given statuses such as poisoning and freezing. After defeating all the enemies, players get bonus gems for unused tiles on the board.

Tips to Win

1. Save resources - In Meteorfall: Krumit’ Tale, a player cannot revisit a dungeon to collect weapons and other items. They have to press on with whatever they have. In that case, it is important to conserve resources for critical moments in the game. However, players should also take every opportunity to gain additional resources and make the most of them.
2. Keep more cards in a game - There are many card games where having more cards is bad as it becomes difficult for the players to get a required card at any given moment. However, in Meteorfall, having more cards is advantageous for the players. They have the liberty to discard an unwanted card for gold and health.

Introduction

The Battle of Polytopia is a top turn-based strategy game on the App Store. The player gets to lead one of the fifteen tribes and rule the square-shaped world. This can be achieved by expanding the empire using army units, eliminating enemies in the battle and capturing the enemy cities. The available resources in the game can be used to increase population and upgrade cities.

The Battle of Polytopia is available in multiplayer and single player modes. In single-player matches, players have to make the highest score in 30 turns, which can also help them top the leaderboard.

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In a single-player match, there are two game modes available in The Battle of Polytopia: Domination and Perfection. In the Domination mode, the game objective is to get rid of the opponents with unlimited number of turns. In the Perfection mode, the focus is on gaining the highest number of points in 30 turns.

The multiplayer format has two game modes: Might and Glory. In the Might mode, the player has to take control of all the capitals of the tribe. In the Glory mode, the player has to beat their opponent by scoring 10,000 points first.

The gameplay is simple. Out of the 15 tribes, a player gets to control one tribe. Every tribe has distinctive features like audio and technology. The player has to perform various tasks throughout the game. After completing a task, the player will be rewarded with a monument that helps in improving the tribe.

Every player has to start with a single settlement and a unit. The unit can be moved around the map for searching for the resources and additional settlements to capture. The opponents may attack and try to capture the settlements. When a player captures the enemy’s settlement, the opponent will lose their ability to gain new technology and attack another player’s settlement. In The Battle of Polytopia, every game is played on a random map and there are no repetitions throughout the game.

Tips to Win

1. Oumaji is the best tribe available for free. This tribe boasts a riding trait that allows a player to generate riders who travel long distances. So start with Oumaji or unlock riders immediately to avoid low speed at the beginning of the game.
2. When the cities expand, take rewards at every level. Workshops are best to start with as you will get extra stars from the city for the rest of the game.
3. You will have to collect resources at some point. You may have to collect resources by harvesting, hunting, farming or even fishing. Always keep an eye on the resources that are close to your territory.