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.