If you're willing to tough it out, though, and if you want a deeper, more satisfying gaming experience than the next Doodle app, then you should play Prince of Persia: Warrior Within. It just might make a gamer out of you.

With its addictive challenge and interesting premise, Cubama is frantic screen-tapping fun.

An incredibly unique twist on the endless runner, adding an impeccable control scheme on top of beautiful graphics and addictive gameplay.

Raider Rush is an exceptionally tough but simple platformer. It might make you cry.

Zombie Gunner is a well-made game that will get players ready for both Halloween and the inevitable zombie apocalypse.

While Age of Defenders follows the typical path of a tower defense game, it offers one fundamental and potentially compelling difference: a focus on multiplayer gaming.

P.R.O.B.E. is a pretty cool puzzle game with some seriously frustrating (in a good way) puzzles for anyone looking to nail 100% across the board. The initial offerings are a little misleading as a significant portion of these levels act as extremely basic tutorials but things do pick up towards the haldway point. It’s just unfortunate that it all has to come to such an abrupt end so soon.

With a unique style and addictive gameplay, Totems offers a multiplayer strategy game where the goal is to conquer all the territories on the map.

Offering two types of puzzle fun in one game, Droidscape:Basilica is a dark yet interesting action-puzzle game.

The one thing I want to see more of from Kid Vector? More levels. Having more content would definitely be welcome. For fans of trial platformers and/or the vector style, this is worth checking out.

Death Dome is a beautiful game that is sure to please players who are fans of the simple, yet deep, gameplay mechanic. It does have problems, though, and I can't overlook them. Regardless, I'm hooked.

Sporting great gameplay but sub-par graphics, Road of Kings is a great board game RPG that will allow one to immerse themselves in the age of barbarians.

This top-down puzzler keeps things simple and by doing so totally makes it work.

Elements from several of the most popular (and beloved) modern tactical franchises come together to create something no strategy fan should be without.

Kunin is a nervous test of ninja reflexes.

The whole game is played out in glorious cartoon graphics with entertaining sounds and I can easily see this game appealing to the younger iPad owning generation.

There's plenty of zombies to kill, the 3D graphics are impressive and the Game Center achievements and leaderboards help keep the game competitive.

Buddy Bot's auto-run feature isn't the perfect solution to mobile gaming's woes, but it's a good try for a good game.

This mobile version of NetherRealms' upcoming fighting game does a great job at simplifying a console fighting game for mobile, while still having the necessary strategy to make it compelling.

Even without the GPS usage, Paper Baron is still a fun if simple way to pass the time. It can be played in long intervals or short bursts, and the ability to overthrow a friend could most likely create some pretty intense rivalries.

It has an overall polish that you can't find in many games on the App Store, especially in the monster truck racing department. Unfortunately, with the lack of any kind of upgrade element, the game won't hold the interest of many hard core racing fans, but with an abundance of casual gamers out there, this one may be a winner anyway.

Super Awesome Quest is a fun if grind-heavy tile flipping RPG.

It's a simple game but it has enough going for it to keep players interested for longer than a couple of minutes. While it may feel too repetitive for some, it makes up for this with its gorgeous graphics, intriguing sound track and charming nature. I can safely say that it is worth adding to the gaming library.

This peaceful puzzle game is at its best when you can establish your own flow.

Waterslide 2 has a straightforward learning curve with excellent gameplay. The challenges have a steady build and the graphics, music and sound effects are excellent. Slap on your SPF, straighten your bow tie, pull out that wedgie and ride Waterslide 2.

The game is sold for under a buck, so it won't empty out your wallet. It's perfect while waiting at the doctor's office or for long sessions at night while unwinding from the day.

Tail Drift sacrifices the freedom of flight for a focused racing experience.

The White Door is a brief adventure with some frustrating puzzles, but a really awesome vibe.

Tranquil and relatively minimalistic, KAMI is a charming puzzle game focused on a very simple concept.

Feast or Famine is a non-endless runner with a great sense of style and personality. Every now and then Glyph may not react as intended but that doesn’t undo all the fun that’s been had up until that point. Runner fans: stoke those cooking fires.

Anyone with a love of dogfighting should definitely check out Sky Gamblers: Air Superiority. With so many options for both single and multiplayer game types, it's bound to keep them entertained for a very long time.

It's well worth the free download to check out what the game does differently from other shooters, and to appreciate its whimsical style, though it will need some new maps soon.

Impossible Road lives up to its title, but in its challenge and minimalistic style is a game with some great hooks.

The mini-games in Albert are about as strange as they get, but fans of creative graphics and innovative gameplay will be pleased with this indy gem.

Overall, CUBES is a highly addictive and impossibly hard game that will have players of all types on the edge of their seats. It's an endless good time and well worth the $0.99 price tag.

Tanks vs Aliens provides plenty of retro shooter thrills.

Combining various forms of media, Niko and the Sword of Light is a comic book like no other.

Skillz takes plenty of practice but it's a rewarding title nonetheless. It captures the spirit of console based music games perfectly with some impressive production values making it all the better.

F1 Challenge brings over 90 challenges of Formula 1 excitement, offering quick gameplay modes for all racing fans to enjoy while on the go.

If you’re looking for Bridge Constructor Portal to be more like Portal than it is a Bridge Constructor game, you are in for disappointment. That said, if you want a great bridge builder that creates mind-bending puzzles thanks to things from the Portal series (namely portals), then there’s plenty of reason to pick up Bridge Constructor Portal.

Checkpoint Champion is a drift-focused racing game that's ideal for short but fun gaming sessions.

The awesome controls and the polished visuals round this game out very nicely and make it one that players who enjoy challenging action won't want to miss.

Packed with poisonous mushrooms and stinging bees, Diggin' Dogs is an intriguingly awesome puzzle that introduces three little unsuspecting heros as they search for the golden boot.

At times, it'll be annoying when one mistimes a move or gets a bit cocky. They'll still return for more, though. 90 levels will keep players busy, but three starring them will extend the longevity even more so. Crucially, it's a fun experience that lends itself well to the iOS format.

I never would've expected managing a line while hunting for illegal items in someone's luggage to be this entertaining.

Something about Sword of Fargoal makes it addicting; the game hearkens back to a day when games had to be truly fun instead of relying on fancy graphics to be taken seriously.

Alphabear is a cute and cuddly word game, sure to capture your imagination.

A tongue-in-cheek role-playing adventure for the gaming crowd with some experience. The learning curve is smooth, especially after going through the medical school tutorial.

The big kid in me has been having a lot of fun with Playmobil Pirates. The adult in me (what little there is) has also been enjoying himself despite a few minor problems. We have a consensus!

Maximum Overdrive brings us the monster trucks we all really want.

Baseball Superstars 2013 finds a way to hook players in though bite-sized game sessions, and keep them coming back for inning after inning. This is a worthy successor to the franchise's throne and sure to coax another few million downloads from iOS gamers.

The animated pit droids and environments are extremely well done, and the interstitial cutscenes are fun and comical. Ultimately the game captures a more whimsical side of Star Wars that is often overlooked or under appreciated.

For being a sequel, Zenonia 2 doesn't bring a ton of new stuff to the table. Still, that's OK…because it just builds on something that was great to begin with and adds tons to it.

The one downside to Affliction: Zombie Rising's motion control is that playing the game on the go is a little troublesome due to the constant movement. However, it's a small price to pay for a survival horror game that uses its platform to scare in a gimmicky yet fun way.

This role-playing game takes place in a completely original sci-fi universe, which makes discovering it a delight.

Regardless of control niggles, NyxQuest is still a must buy, even more so at its introductory price, but it'd be nice to see a future update correct the control based inaccuracies.

With a style like few other games out there, FOTONICA is a tricky but compelling first person Endless Runner.

From the difficulty to the combat, to even just the way the game feels like it was yanked straight out of a SNES, there is a lot to love here.

Soccer Moves is a fun and cute twist on the usual soccer and puzzle concepts.

Gun Bros 2 isn’t a clever game in the conventional sense but it’s been keenly designed to draw players in. It’s a potent mix of achievements and that sense that even 10 minutes can further the cause substantially.

There's a thoughtful, austere puzzle game waiting at the end of this road.

This mysterious adventure puzzler will have players immersed in an odd and beautifully designed hand-drawn world.

A few tweaks would be nice but Dream Tim is still a charming and fun swip-based Endless Runner.

Equilibrium is a physics-based puzzler with a unique and innovative story element.

A fantastic game. It plays smoothly and slicing through wave after wave of enemies is so satisfying. The art style is beautiful, and the various enemy types keep the game from getting stale.

The Lighthouse Mystery isn't the longest of games, lasting around 3-4 hours, but it's a fun package of puzzles and object hunting.

Kumo Lumo is one of the most innovative and entertaining titles to come from the Chillingo camp this year. In fact, it's one of the best from any camp. It's an utterly endearing and entertaining little title that perfectly suits the ultra-competitive iOS market and stands tall with any of this year's major releases.

Room on the Broom Games is a very nice companion app to the storybook title of the same name.

This skiing game feels as effortlessly liberating as gliding over snow.

A solid side scrolling shooter. It looks great and has enough content to justify buying it. It's not the first or only game in this genre, but it is one of the better ones.

Onirim is a great little solo card game that you can get a lot out of. It may not be particularly impressive in the looks department, but that's ok for a card game.

Crushing random objects and critters with a massive rock is a surprising amount of simple fun.

Jaipur isn't a hugely complicated card game, but there's enough to it that makes it feel strategically satisfying when you play. When you combine that with a healthy multiplayer community and an unexpected amount of modes, there's a lot to like about Jaipur. This is definitely a card game worth picking up.

Run to the soundtrack of your own library in the latest rhythm game from the creators of Rock Band and Dance Central.

All of that previous dousing of alien fires was just a prelude to this.

The core experience of Croma is surprisingly well put together. As a pick-up-and-play arcade shooter, it's a great and affordable way to kill time. I just hope that multi-touch support is added later through an update so I can keep playing it and actually get farther than a mere 108 seconds.

I never would've expected Quantum Legacy HD to have strategic elements hidden underneath the arcade on-rails shooting, but it does and it's all the better for it. Scouring the galaxy for badguys ends up being quite a bit of fun. The kind of fun that just about any iOS gamer can enjoy.

BMX Jam is a fine example of how to produce an exciting arcade bike racing game that's easy to pick up and play, but challenging to master.

Those who want their games to be a little more complicated, as well as those who want their games to be nice to animals, may be justifiably put off by Mushroom Madness. However, anyone looking to indulge with some dumb, savage fun should give it a look.

Nameless: The Hackers offers a legitimately interesting story and puts a unique spin on its RPG mechanics that actually works.

It's a cliche but SpongeBob Diner Dash Deluxe won't appeal in any way to those who didn't enjoy Diner Dash before. It's extremely similar to past titles with only subtle additions included. For fans of the genre though, such as myself, it'll happily while away many, many hours.

Answer plenty of movie trivia questions in this colorful and fun quiz game.

Devastator is an immensely tough but satisfying twin-stick shooter from Radian Games.

Despite the odd controls, Anyo and Rui is still a heck of a game.

Wish there was a more Halloween-y version of Downwell? Candies n' Curses might just be your best bet.

There are plenty of physics-based puzzlers with swinging mechanics on iOS, but Climber Brothers still manages to stand out in spite of its rather derivative tubby brothers. At that price it's hardly a hike for your wallet.

Even with the knowledge that Pixel People has no real meat to it and is about as "fun" as browsing someone's Facebook page I still have a hard time putting it down. Heck, the whole time I've been typing this I've been itching to get back to discovering new jobs. I can't quite explain why but this is definitely one time-waster worth checking out.

Eternity Warriors 3 might be shallow and very familiar, but that doesn't stop it from being a fun Diablo-style action RPG.

What could have otherwise been a rather typical tower defense game actually feels rather unique thanks to the in-game economy.

A great way for people that may have missed the original game to check it out now, but veterans may be disappointed at how easy it has become.

I'd have liked to have seen some form of story mode that brought more purpose to the levels or a selection of difficulty levels, but as it stands, Ninja Ranch! still provides a sufficient amount of fun.

Games like Roklienz: On Tour are few and far between on iOS, which is all the more reason to check it out.

Puts players in the shoes of suspect-turned-detective Antoine as he tries to discover the truth about his foster father's murder and clear his name. It's a very tight, well-made mystery title that should delight fans of the genre.

While Cosmic Bump is at its heart another enjoyable-but-not-classic physics puzzler, it's something that will provide plenty of amusement, especially for those looking for a little more twitch timing in their physics puzzlers.

Most people find it challenging to synonymously do a bilateral task using both hands. Now try it in game form, with a beautifully crafted title that will also cause one's brain to explode.

Fowlst takes two, obvious sources of inspiration and shamelessly slaps them together. The result is a game that is clearly reminiscent of both Downwell and Flappy Bird while still feeling like its own thing. There are times where its run-based nature can feel a little overly repetitive, but this roguelike arcade game is still a hoot.

In its own world, So Long Oregon is a perfect game that is able to entertain anyone who can hack it. Is it worth the $1.99 asking price? Ehh, that's hard to answer.

Players looking for a new puzzling game with a macabre theme and solid physics should take a look at Zombie Fleet. The levels are well designed and fun to play, and the zombies provide a welcome change from the cutesy animals that inhabit so many other puzzle titles.