Thursday, May 14, 2015
Best free iPhone games
It’s worth keeping in mind that just about all of these employ in-app purchases of some kind or another. We know there are lots of you that would willingly pay up-front for a quality game, but there are plenty of good free games out there too. We’re trying to avoid “lite” games, since you won’t get a lot of replay value by only having the first couple of levels and being pestered to upgrade (pay) for the rest. That said, if the freemium model is a dealbreaker, this probably isn’t the round-up for you. Developers gotta eat.
Without further ado, here’s our list of the best free iPhone games. Don’t be shy to sing out in the comments with your favorite free games for iPhone.
Dead Trigger 2
Dead Trigger 2 brings back rootin’-tootin’ first-person-shootin’ to the zombie apocalypse. Despite the altogether realistic visuals, Dead Trigger 2 remains chock-full of tongue-in-cheek humor. Controls now use a fast and natural auto-fire mechanism which keeps the focus on moving and aiming. More notably, there’s a robust hideout and crafting system where you get various assistants to build stuff for you, though it takes time. There is a premium currency in place, but it’s used almost exclusively to speed up building times; all weapons can be created and upgraded using the currency you earn throughout gameplay. Regular events bring players to new parts of the world, with collective rewards if goals are met.
If you’re looking for a high-quality shooter for your iPhone, you’ll have a hard time finding something better than Dead Trigger 2.
Download Dead Trigger 2 now for free
Dots
Dots is a light, casual, and addictive puzzle game where players need to line up same-colored dots as quickly as possible. You’ve got a limited number of time or moves to gather up these dots by matching them and get bonuses for tracing closed loops. Once you run out of time and tries, the dots you’ve matched can be spent on consumable power-ups. There’s also a local multiplayer mode if you want to see how your friends stack up.
Dots is fun, sharply designed and highly accessible - give it a shot!
Dots
Dots is a light, casual, and addictive puzzle game where players need to line up same-colored dots as quickly as possible. You’ve got a limited number of time or moves to gather up these dots by matching them and get bonuses for tracing closed loops. Once you run out of time and tries, the dots you’ve matched can be spent on consumable power-ups. There’s also a local multiplayer mode if you want to see how your friends stack up.
Dots is fun, sharply designed and highly accessible - give it a shot!
Download Dots now for free
Dungeon Hunter 4
Dungeon Hunter 4
Dungeon Hunter 4 is a fast-paced action-RPG that plays like butter. Players hack and slash their way through an extensive single-player campaign, gather loot and gear, level up their abilities, and eventually take the fight into online multiplayer, both co-operatively and competitively. The graphics, particularly during boss battles, are sure to suck you in to the world. For those that get particularly enamored, there’s a premium currency available if you want to pick up the swankiest gear.
Dungeon Hunter 4 brings some of the best action-RPG gameplay you’ll find on iOS.
Download Dungeon Hunter 4 now for free
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Galaxy on Fire 2 is a sci-fi RPG that has players blasting through a beautifully-rendered universe. Quests range from hunting down space pirates to mining asteroids — and everything in between. There’s plenty of trading to do, and you can always upgrade your ship and buy new rides with the riches you amass. There’s an in-depth storyline to enjoy, and expansions available through in-app purchases.
Galaxy on Fire 2 is a rich, exciting, wide-open RPG perfect for sci-fi fans.
Download Galaxy on Fire 2 now for free
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Injustice: Gods Among Us
Injustice: Gods Among Us pits all of the biggest heroes and villains of the DC universe against each other in a brutal 3-on-3 brawler. Taps and swipes get players to move around and throw basic attacks while certain gesture combinations execute devastating signature moves. Heroes gain levels over time, learn new abilities, and with the help of in-app purchases, you can unlock alternate costumes.
The selection of characters available in Injustice is boggling, and the exceptional graphics make this a great game for comic and fighting fans alike.
Download Injustice: Gods Among Us now for free
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Plants vs. Zombies 2
Plants vs. Zombies is a venerable iOS franchise for a good reason. The bizarre premise of protecting your back lawn from hordes of undead by using sunflowers and pea shooters (literally, pea plants) is certainly part of that, but there’s a lot of tactical thinking in terms of plant choices before the attack begins and placement once its under way. In Plants vs. Zombies 2, you’re taken back in time to defend against zombies dressed in era garb, and try out all sorts of new mechanics. The zombies are getting smarter, and challenge your reaction speed in a number of ways, though you also have a whole new complement of plants to use. Stages also have new terrain features to keep every round fresh. Plant food can be collected to super-charge any plant when things get especially hairy.
All in all, Plants vs. Zombies 2 presents deep strategic gameplay in a fun, colorful package.
Download Plants vs. Zombies 2 now for free
RAD Soldiers
RAD Soldiers
RAD Soldiers is our favorite turn-based strategy game thanks to its modern feel and deep customization options. Players build out a squad of deadly mercenaries and fight over missile crash sites at locales across the globe (for some reason), earn cash, and spend it on recruiting new members. Game maps are sectioned off as a grid, and are riddled with low cover and high cover locations which can mitigate incoming fire. Each character has a certain number of action points they can use in a turn, a selection of special abilities, and health bar that varies in size by character. You can chew on single-player challenges for awhile to earn rewards, or you can take the fight online against other players. Expansion packs can be bought through in-app purchases, or you can pick up the in-game currency to fast track your mercenary outfit’s gear.
RAD Soldiers is a fine mix of strategy and action, with plenty of progression and customizability to boot.
Download RAD Soldiers now for free
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Real Racing 3
Real Racing 3 is bound to keep gearheads entertained. It brings real brand-name cars to real-world tracks - hence the name. Though you won’t find live multiplayer races here, it features an interesting asynchronous multiplayer system whereby lap times are recorded from your friends, and you race against a bot that’s driving at that time. Of course you can bump them out and affect their track time, though there’s always a single-player career worth playing through too. Over time, players get new cars and upgrade various parts with their winnings.
Real Racing 3 is absolutely gorgeous, and the white-knuckled racing action will keep you coming back for more.
Download Real Racing 3 now for free
Spaceteam
Spaceteam
Spaceteam is a decidedly unique local multiplayer game. Players gather together with their various iOS devices and connect over either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. They’re then presented with ridiculously-labeled spaceship consoles, with all manner of sliders, knobs, switches, and buttons. Each player then has a message flashing telling them which control needs to be tweaked in order to save their ship from exploding. The thing is, that control could be on anybody’s device, so what ends up happening is everybody starts barking ludicrous orders at one another with straight-faced urgency. Random events can have players in a panic trying to wipe goop off their controls while going through these episodes.
Spaceteam will be one of the most fun party games you play, and thanks to cross-platform compatibility, everybody gets to join in the fun.
Download Spaceteam now for free
You Don’t Know Jack
You Don’t Know Jack is an amazingly-written trivia game with a long-standing tradition of bizarre wordplay and general smart-assery. Players compete against Facebook friends for the high scores in themed episodes. Many of the questions adopt a standard multiple-choice format, but there are also Dis or Dat questions where you have to categorize terms, and the harrowing Jack Attack in the final round. The tokens earned through gameplay can unlock new hilarious parody commercials in between rounds or be spent on consumable performance enhancers. In-app purchases can get rid of ads and give you all the tokens you could want. On top of the core Facebook-centric game, there’s a separate party version of You Don’t Know Jack with AirPlay support where multiple iOS devices can act as buzzers for local games displayed on your TV.
You Don’t Know Jack is an absolutely hilarious game, even for those of us that are way too dumb to do well with trivia titles.
You Don’t Know Jack
You Don’t Know Jack is an amazingly-written trivia game with a long-standing tradition of bizarre wordplay and general smart-assery. Players compete against Facebook friends for the high scores in themed episodes. Many of the questions adopt a standard multiple-choice format, but there are also Dis or Dat questions where you have to categorize terms, and the harrowing Jack Attack in the final round. The tokens earned through gameplay can unlock new hilarious parody commercials in between rounds or be spent on consumable performance enhancers. In-app purchases can get rid of ads and give you all the tokens you could want. On top of the core Facebook-centric game, there’s a separate party version of You Don’t Know Jack with AirPlay support where multiple iOS devices can act as buzzers for local games displayed on your TV.
You Don’t Know Jack is an absolutely hilarious game, even for those of us that are way too dumb to do well with trivia titles.
Download You Don’t Know Jack now for free
Download You Don’t Know Jack Party now for free
Honorable Mentions
FIFA 2014
- Read also: Top 10 best retro games for iPhone and iPad
Honorable Mentions
FIFA 2014
Absolutely gorgeous footie experience.
Into the Dead
Run endlessly with the zombies.
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Letterpress
A sharp multiplayer word game.
Major Mayhem
A fast and furious senseless shoot ‘em up.
Pocket Trains
Expand an 8-bit rail empire.
Those are our picks, but what are you really enjoying playing on your new iPhone? Do you prefer paid games, or are the free ones good enough for you?
- Read also: Top 10 best horror games for iPhone and iPad
Data source: via iMore (by Simon Sage)
