While not a massive leap forward for the genre as a whole, Payback² makes for a seriously fun distraction if you enjoy always-changing mindless action.

Kickin Momma has a lot of charm and looks great, but some gameplay issues stop this from being the great title it could be.

A fun little 3D maze game that should amuse most players, but only the most dedicated will continue to play as the puzzles get more elaborate.

Grab the lite version to get a taste of Hamlet's quirky style; conquering this adventure puzzler is no easy challenge, but worth it for the smile or two you get out of it.

Rocket Riot is a lot of fun but the controls hold it back.

Spectromancer isn't the first of its kind on the App Store, but it's still a pioneer of the genre and being able to play with PC fans means there's a built-in community from the outset.

Angry Birds Halloween is exactly what it says on the box - it's Angry Birds with a Halloween theme; if you own the original this is an easy to recommend game, but if you don't it's best to start with Angry Birds instead.

Fighting-game fans can expect more than a few changes to Street Fighter X Tekken Mobile from its console brother, but the final result is something that feels streamlined as opposed to hamstrung; a great pick up for competitive gamers on the go.

TWEWY: Solo Remix feels at home on the iOS platform, retaining the revolutionary combat system of the DS original and pairing it with visuals that are on par with modern 2D console titles.

A fun point-and-click with an excellent look, a captivating story, and more than enough going on to keep you entertained for hours.

The first really good game from Amazon, Tales From Deep Space is an entertaining adventure.

It misses a few beats, but SBK15 is an engaging bike racer all the same.

A run and gun twin-stick shooter with a little more to it than most. Xenowerk has its problems, but it's worth a look all the same.

FireWhip takes time and dedication to learn, but once you grasp it this is a sharp, compulsive little arcade blast.

It might not be the great mobile RTS we've all been waiting for, but there's enough in Ember Conflict to make it worth a look.

It doesn't exactly brim with new ideas, but Green Ninja: Year of the Frog is still a worthy addition to Nitrome's catalogue.

Radical Rappelling is incredibly fun and addictive but slightly marred by incessant IAP reminders.

An accessible but massive roguelike that will suck you in and then murder you. But in a good way.

Kritika: Chaos Unleashed's free-to-play model allows you to play almost as much as you want, letting you focus of the entertaining process of chaining 400 hits together.

Even with the control issues, DRM nonsense, and lack of real innovation, Modern Combat 5 is probably the best example of the genre on mobile. The fun may be loud and dumb, but fans will doubtless fall victim to its explosive charms.

Transworld Endless Skater throws up a lot of barriers if you aren’t willing to pay, but that doesn’t stop it being an enjoyable skateboarding experience.

Sky Tourist Blitz Trip provides a healthy dose of gently-paced, entertaining physics-based problem solving action.

Soaked in undead atmosphere, Hellraid: The Escape is a morbid adventure puzzler that isn't for those of a sensitive disposition.

Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for iOS is a slow burn that takes time to master, but if you and some friends are willing to put in the effort then there are few co-op experiences as satisfying.

Civilization Revolution 2 is a wonderful interpretation of the turn-based strategy genre for mobile, offering consumable two hour blasts of its world domination gameplay.

Monsters Ate My Birthday Cake is a charming and beautiful puzzler that will keep you joyously entertained throughout.

World of Tank Blitz is a game that will convince you to part with your cash, but with so much of its frantic tank-based fun offered for free you'll find yourself more than happy to do so.

Supernauts is free-to-play world-builder that pulls off the impressive feat of always giving you a reason to keep playing, even if you choose not to invest in its IAPs.

Powerpuff Girls: Defenders of Townsville is a sharp and entertaining metroidvania with tight controls that is enjoyable for newcomers and cartoon fans alike.

Tiny Prehistoric Adventure falls into many of the traps of its genre, but this doesn’t stop it being a charming point-and-click adventure.

Godfire knows what it wants to be and stylishly executes on it, unfortunately a difficulty curve tweaked to drive IAPs undermines its appeal.

The fury Fluid SE inspires is offset by the satisfaction you feel when you carve a fraction of a second off your time - unfortunately this makes it a game for perfectionists.

While some players will prefer to play VVVVVV with physical controls, this iOS port is a brilliant portable version of a truly excellent indie platformer.

99 Bricks Wizard Academy is a jolly physics construction game that proves while we may have problems, 99 Bricks ain’t one.

It may not reinvent the genre, but Sky Force 2014 is one of the best shmups on the App Store and a must for all shooter fans.

Biosis is an entertaining puzzler which ayers in a decent range of mechanics to keep the challenge fresh.

Though it eventually outstays its welcome, Kiwanuka is a stylish game with an neat hook and elegant puzzles.

Battleheart Legacy is an attractive, fully-featured action-RPG with elegant controls, let down only by its slightly laborious combat system.

If your fingers are up to the challenge, we reckon you'll find Hyper Square a stimulating and compulsive little puzzler.

Smartly blending tower defence, traditional RTS, and a sense of humour, OTTTD should appeal to all strategy fans.

Generating a beautiful world with which to interact, Globosome: Path of the Swarm is a joyful experience with only a few minor niggles holding it back from perfection.

Uncanny X-Men: Days of Future Past looks and plays like a sharp 16-bit platformer, with a control system that suits the touchscreen down to the ground.

Dragon Coins is a fun free-to-play game with a deep monster system, and surprisingly engaging take on the RPG active-battle system.

Table Tennis Touch offers a fantastic simulation of the sport, but you will have to work if you want to reap rewards.

Dextris isn't complicated, or complex, but it is fantastic fast fun in short bursts.

Castlestorm: Free to Siege’s handsome and ambitious take on the tower defence genre will appeal to fans of both strategy and action games.

Warhammer 40,000: Carnage is a solid - if repetitive - side-scrolling shooter which is at its best when delivering a space marine power trip.

République’s gameplay provides an interesting twist on the stealth genre, but it is the world and the fiction that will keep you coming back to this episodic title.

Bridge Constructor Medieval builds on a solid formula, adding a story mode that brings a couple of new challenges to the franchise. It doesn't ascend to dizzying heights, but it doesn't collapse under it's own weight either.

Leo’s Fortune will immediately impress with its lush presentation, but will keep you coming back thanks to its tight physics platforming gameplay.

Wayward Souls is easy enough for anyone to pick up, hard enough to make even the most seasoned players pull out their hair, and a must-play for hack-'n-slash enthusiasts.

Third Eye Crime: Act 1 brings an arcade slant to its stealth gameplay that is fun for a while, but we suspect one act will be enough.

Monument Valley is not only an exquisite piece of craftsmanship, but a genuinely delightful adventure with more 'wow' moments than most million-dollar blockbusters.

A smart and seductive reimagining of the Hitman franchise, Hitman GO scratching your barcoded bonce for hours trying to uncover its ingenious solutions.

Instantion is a satisfying and challenging action puzzle game, that occasionally strumbles due to imprecise controls.

Trials Frontier is a surprisingly decent translation of the console series, successfully miniaturising the franchise’s precision gameplay for touchscreen, while keeping the free-to-play restrictions within tolerance levels.

Loco Motor's playful and stylish car-creation gameplay will keep you smiling throughout.

CLARC’s personality, handsome presentation, and ingenious block puzzles make it easy to recommend.

While undeniably similar similar to developer Supercell’s previous success Clash of Clans, Boom Beach features just enough tactical tweaks to keep the formula fresh.

Sometimes You Die has you pondering more than just its platform puzzles. Its appeal will depend on whether you like platformers with underling themes of existential crisis.

While TriBlaster borrows heavily from the arcade classic Tempest, its tinkers with the formula just enough to stand apart as an enjoyable retro blaster.

A decent modern reimagining of an on-rails arcade shooter, Star Horizon is a fiery and fitting tribute the likes of Afterburner and Starfox.

Lionheart Tactics's fast paced and varied campaign make it a brilliant tactical RPG, one which is unfortunately held it back by interface and network issues.

From Braveland’s appearance you may think that it’s targeted at kids. But its playful aesthetic hides a experience that will appeal to all turn-based strategy fans.

Despite pacing issues, Deadlings undead puzzle platforming is a charming enough diversion. Just don't expect it to consume your life.

Though its influences are obvious, everything in Wave Wave, from its visual distortion to its geometric foundations, works in service of its frantic, addictive gameplay.

It is okay to judge Glorkian Warrior: Trials Of Glork by its appearance - this is a solid shooter elevated above the competition by its comic presentation.

Dudeski will challenge you with its speed, tempt you off-course with its pine cones, and infuriate you with every tree you hit. Somehow, though, you will still enjoy every moment.

Block Legend is a fun, casual puzzle game, but its superficial RPG element leave something to be desired.

Smash Hit provides a fun endless experience that will keep you coming back to see more of its surreal world.

An engaging mental challenge that constantly evolves, God of Light kept us perplexed - and satisfied - for hours.

Blending tight controls with the ever-shifting level design of a roguelike, Devious Dungeon is the perfect procedural platformer.

The Voyage is pleasingly varied and streamlined puzzle game, with just enough story and personality to keep you involved.

Autumn Dynasty: Warlords is a great example of how to distill complex strategy concepts into pure mobile fun.

Disco Zoo manages to balance puzzle elements and free-to-play mechanics well, resulting in a funky - and fun - time waster.

Oquonie's willfully oblique puzzles and consciusly arty leanings are by turns fascinating and tiresome.

The creepy-crawly carnage of Bug Heroes 2 provides some of the best third-person combat we have seen on mobile in a while.

Naughty Kitties is a fast paced strategy game which gives you plenty of reasons to keep coming back for more.

Though probably not the definitive Final Fantasy VI experience, this iOS version succeeds in preserving the essence of the original beneath its cosmetic alterations.

Though only a basic top down hack-and-slash at heart, Only One's stylish visuals, nuanced combat, and versatile upgrade system make it well worth a look.

With frantic action, Bloodstroke manages to perfectly evoke John Woo's explosively entertaining take on Hong Kong cinema.

Eliss Infinity is a fun and challenging action management game that offers greater rewards the more time you invest.

Never has sliding tiles around a 4x4 grid been as charming - or as fun - as it is in Threes!

Don't let the little abominable snowman and adorable creatures fool you - Lost Yeti is may be entertaining, but it's also devilishly hard, often to the point of frustration.

Though it's a rare feat to successfully merge enjoyable gameplay and education, Atomic Fusion: Particle Collider manages to bring an entertaining slant to the periodic table.

Much like the polarised items from which it takes its name, Magnetized utilises fascinating mechanics that are easy to grasp, but hard to pull away from.

Though it doesn't compare to its air-based forerunners in terms of realism, Battle Supremacy offers a light and accessible dose of simulated warfare.

With a perfect blend of intuitive and ingenious, LYNE is a lovely little logic puzzler that can make you feel stupid and gifted in a single moment.

Though it's a little short and a tad buggy, Detective Grimoire is an entertaining mystery that is elevated by it entertaining art, writing, and voice acting.

Though recipe may be familiar, there are still relatively few games on iOS which offer the same level of challenge, sophistication, and satisfaction as Joe Danger Infinity.

Feed Me Oil 2 builds on the original game slick premise, giving it a new lick of paint and piping in a new layer of additional complexity.

Provided you're still excited by the physics-based fun exemplified by the Cut the Rope series, you should find Cut the Rope 2 an inventive and stimulating addendum to the franchise.

It's not for the casual player, but if you like a challenge, then Jet Car Stunts 2's varied modes and pitch-perfect controls should get your motor running.

Though the controls are never going to match those of the console versions, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is as reverent and respectful an iOS port as you could realistically hope for.

Though perhaps not quite as tough as the first game, The Room Two's increased scope, effortlessly elegant mechanisms, and thick atmosphere make it another dark delight, and a game that should be on everyone's App Store wish list.

Though it's pretty obvious what Luxuria Superbia is simulating, the game's unique treatment of the subject matter, combined with its musical and visual crescendos, make it worth a look.

Essentially Run Roo Run is space, Galaxy Run's tense, bite-sized levels offer enough variety and challenge to keep you tapping away happily for the duration.

The Wolf Among Us isn't an evolution of The Walking Dead formula, nor does it have the emotional heft of the Bafta Award-winning series. But that shouldn't stop from diving into this colourful and engaging exploration of the grim side of fairytales