A dark and macabre puzzle-platformer, Limbo is always experimenting with new ways to make you think, and new ways to shock you to your core.

Epic Astro Story's lofty premise is backed up by some surprisingly complex and multifaceted gameplay. Pre-warn friends and family before downloading, as they will have precious little of your attention afterwards.

A wonderfully well put together table tennis sim that deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

As the game places a strong focus on progress, you can grow cities under your jurisdiction into major terminals and gradually unlock new trains. Following the wave of industrialisation, you can also see many innovative industries springing up, their potential lying in wait to be tapped into.

A must-buy for word fiends, SpellTower is an uncommonly attractive and thoughtfully designed puzzler.

A brilliant spacial puzzler with some intriguing ideas that works perfectly on mobile.

The lack of a useful targeting system and assorted minor flaws keep Chinatown Wars from perfection, yet not from wowing with its awesome gameplay.

An obscured view and a lack of tutorial hamper the enjoyment of this smart boardgame considerably.

A fierce and compelling FPS that will keep you enthralled from the second you load it up.

A super sharp card game that will have you hooked for hours on end.

Cubis Creatures represents a memorable marriage of marvellous design and artful aesthetics.

Disgaea DS is one of the finest strategy titles in existence - strategy role-playing fans should snap it up immediately.

A brilliant JRPG that builds on the successes of its predecessors. Chaos Rings II isn't quite perfect, but it more than justifies its premium price tag.

Spelunky is a game that you need to own right this second, especially if you've never played it before. Just prepare to lose a large portion of your life to those depths.

Borderlands 2 is an essential purchase. It's as simple as that.

Judged on fun, depth and the amount of recharges you'll be forcing into your DS, 42 All-Time Classics is a winning formula. We heart it.

It might not have the scope of more traditional RTS games, but that's not what Iron Marines is looking to do. It wants to take the meat of the genre, throw in a few mobile twists, and then plonk the whole kaboodle into the palm of your hand. And it manages to do that with some real gusto. It's fun, it's deep, and it's almost certainly going to make you exclaim with joy. Iron Marines is the mobile RTS that we've been waiting for, and it's a little bit brilliant.

As brash and carefree as some of its protagonists, The World Ends with You: Solo Remix doesn't make a seamless translation to iOS, but it's worth the entry price all the same.

A superb portable version of the PS2 original, Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days offers exceptional depth and charisma, along with a few new tricks of its own to make it essential SRPG fare.

A superb golf game that's extremely easy to pick up yet as deep and complex as any 'serious' game, Everybody's Golf is the must-have Vita launch title.

A new approach to rhythmic gaming that marries substance with style, its unique gameplay proving you can provide a fresh experience in a saturated genre.

Open up the Hamster Inn and help the business grow, take care of guests, and earn the most money while taking active and direct control.

Evergarden is a brilliant, relaxing, and utterly enthralling puzzle game that you should grab right now.

While some will be disappointed that RAD Soldiers isn't about armed surfers from the early '90s, it's still a massively entertaining tactical violence simulator with plenty of humour and charm.

Dig out some eShop credits: you're not going to want to miss ye olde Shovel Knight.

While some of the new additions aren't perfect, The Room Three is still a brilliant, uniquely tactile experience.

A slick physics-based puzzler and gorgeous to boot, Hydroventure: Spin Cycle needs a spot on your Nintendo 3DS.

Clever mechanics and satisfying spatial challenges makes Yankai's Peak a must-play for fans of challenging puzzlers.

Oddmar looks absolutely stunning, and while the game underneath it all feels familiar, there's enough great ideas here to shine through.

ReRunners is the Sonic game we all wanted, with a healthy dose of competitive multiplayer thrown in.

A great management game with fantastic onboarding, however, once the story falls away some elements start to lose impact, leaving a sometimes hollow-feeling loop.

If you've ever complained about games being dumb, buy this game - it genuinely might make you that little bit smarter.

A brilliant and disturbing wilderness simulator that works almost perfectly on mobile.

A gorgeous, wonderfully well polished and surprisingly playable mobile action adventure that's well worth a look.

Braid returns as that classic indie title where you help a young man survive trials and solve puzzles with a variety of time powers.

Cozy Grove is a really interesting game, I love the style of it and I enjoy the story with each of the characters. It’s a game I find myself going into, at lunch time each day, as a part of my daily routine - much like Animal Crossing was about a year ago - so it seems to replace the need for a daily bit of casual and cute gaming. Building up my island and unlocking more spirits has been fun - and there always seems to be something new to discover in this world.

The third game in the much-loved lawyer-sim series makes a watertight case for classic status.

Like a rabbinical sermon, Shivah is short, thought-provoking, and raises a lot of questions. It's got terrific puzzles, too, but that doesn't really fit my clever analogy.

Madden NFL 11 offers innovative gameplay, impressive visuals, and an overall quality of design rarely seen in portable sports gaming.

Whether you're a long-standing admirer of the original books or a complete newcomer, Forest of Doom is role-playing adventure at its finest, and comes back with delicious fan service to boot.

A moving and sometimes painful experience, Blackbar deserves to be played by as many people as possible.

Absurdly funny, perfectly challenging, and massively rewarding. This gorgeous, must-have motorbike game is a mobile port done right.

One for experienced series fans, Advance Wars: Dark Conflict marches in near-flawless fashion to strengthen the cause of turn-based strategy gaming.

A bright and ingenious combination of mechanics that'll suck you in and refuse to let go.

Shift 2: Unleashed is bigger and better than its predecessor, with a lot more variety of races and excellent single-player career mode.

The best of old and new wrapped up in one package, the puzzle-platformer gameplay of Dark Nebula - Episode Two is too entertaining to put down.

Super Stickman Golf 3 is one of the best mobile games I've played this year. It takes the simplicity and fun-loving nature of its predecessors and enriches it with greater depth and substance.

Frantic, fast, and a little bit special, Ring Fling is a brilliant party game in your pocket.

Blessed with instantly appealing gameplay, engaging presentation, and plenty of long-term challenge, Super Mole Escape is a must-have download.

Million Dungeon is a surprising little treat that makes the typical Match-3 game relevant again - at least, for an RPG-lover like me. The cute and cuddly artwork is the ribbon that ties this hybrid game together neatly in a bite-sized, highly enjoyable, and totally non-demanding package - so the premium price is totally worth it.

Simulacra's simulacrum of a smartphone offers both uncomfortable realism and uneasy horror.

Though its core systems are pretty much identical, Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: Pacific Skies’s shift to a more technologically advanced conflict and thoughtful enhancements make it every bit the worthy sequel.

A brilliant skate sim with a surprising depth, Touchgrind Skate 2 is well worth the time and effort it takes to master.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch reasserts the original's position as one of the richest, strangest and most affecting games in the series.

After a lot of false FPS /TPS starts, Trigger Fist is the first iOS shooter that works within the limitations of the hardware, and it's remarkably good fun.

A confident follow-up that evolves its solid foundations with new mechanics, Space Marshals 2 is a must-play entry in the shooter genre.

As a die-hard Megaman Zero and X series fan, I could not help but get hit by nostalgic pangs due to the abundance of similar elements. I had a fun blast with it, and certainly, this sentiment will be shared between hardcore platformers and casuals alike. Its ambient environment, the character cast, challenging platforming, responsive controls, and entertaining boss fights all make for a stellar experience.

A brilliant roguelike with a finger in a load of genres that gets the balance just right.

A loving tribute to Advance Wars that's generous with its time and skillful with its execution.

A perfectly balanced mix of chaos and enjoyment, Circa Infinity is a must buy.

By combining its predecessor’s accessibility with new features for the seasoned pro, Football Manager Touch 20 dethrones last year’s instalment to become the most definitive football management sim on mobile.

Ingenious in every aspect of its design from visuals to controls, this is a new generation of platformer that will earn a permanent place on your home screen.

A bright and wonderfully well put together game, Silly Sausage ranks with Nitrome's best.

Another of those titles that burrows its way into your brain and won't let go. Quick games will soon swallow hours.

An excellent rhythm game that features responsive controls, plenty of challenge, and a cute storyline. Symphonica doesn't hit a single sour note.

A sharp and brilliantly well thought out puzzler, Twofold Inc. should be at the top of any puzzle fan's download list.

It's their season: FIFA 07 is the best portable football sim to date bar none.

An excellent, sleek, mobile-friendly roguelike smashed into a slide-based puzzler, with a smattering of clever gameplay mechanics, all beautifully polished. Very much recommended.

Loop Hero is an ingenious roguelike RPG in which you must rebuild reality using cards you earn form defeating enemies.

Angry Birds Star Wars is faithful to the source material, filled with content, imaginative, and fun. Film tie-in or not, this is the best 'Birds yet.

Star Wars Pinball: Heroes Within is Zen's most refined pinball game to date. If you're into pinball, then this is a game that you simply must buy now.

Furious, tense and surprisingly deep, Space Invaders Extreme 2 is the gaming equivalent of a sugar-high. An addictive and compulsive experience, no shoot-em-up fan should pass this one by.

Wandersong is a puzzle-platformer unlike anything you've seen before, and it deserves a place on your Switch right now.

An inventive noir brainteaser that's short but dense, filling out the package - not with fluff - but smart puzzles, visual gags, and a bucketful of inky black blood.

Zenless Zone Zero is a stunning work of art that boasts stylish visuals, lofi vibes, and insanely satisfying combat. Dull HDD woes aside, what makes it shine even more in my opinion are the little details - much like that Bangboo that tried (by god, it tried) to transform into a warrior but couldn't. This just goes to show that while this highly anticipated ARPG might just be the next big thing, it also hasn't lost its heart - and that alone makes it worth the wait.

A brilliantly realised audio adventure, Papa Sangre II is a creepy masterpiece.

Monument Valley's expansion pack exceeds all expectations by being even more inventive and surprising than the original game.

A triple-A title that you can carry in your pocket, mobile gaming doesn't get any better than this.

GoNNER isn't a roguelike revolution, but a celebration of the best the genre has to offer in a neat little package.

A brilliant and original game that tests your dexterity and your brain power, Micro Miners deserves your attention.

A wonderfully put together mobile advenutre, Poco Eco is well worth your attention.

Gemini Rue is an essential game for point-and-click fanatics. It's got atmosphere, a compelling narrative, and clever puzzles. If you missed it on PC, don't let it pass you by again

Despite some slight tedium in the mission variety, you’ll keep coming back to your Vita to play Volume weeks, months, even years later.

Retro City Rampage pummels you with fantastic video game and movie references throughout, and has the gameplay to back up the funny.

A mobile game that thinks outside the box, and does it brilliantly. Expect to be hearing about Clash Royale clones in the not-too-distant future.

Let's Golf! 2 is a superb combination of features and quality gameplay that will be tough to top.

A gorgeous looking shooter that pushes the series into the modern mobile age.

A game with so much heart and charm that it's almost impossible not to smile while you play it.

A fresh and exciting take on the autorunner, Chameleon Run is an awful lot of gorgeous fun.

Crisp, bright, and immensely enjoyable, Project Diva f will delight and challenge fans of Vocaloid and rhythm games alike.

A deep and involving Metroidvania in a superbly constructed world. Fez's appearance on handheld is just as intriguing as when it first hit consoles and computers.

N.O.V.A. 2 is a great shooter with a thrilling campaign and even better multiplayer that will have you hooked.

Cat Quest III is an immersive swashbuckling RPG in which you sail the seas in your pirate ship, battle foes, and engage with quirky characters as you search for the North Star treasure.

Winter of the Melodias adds some fiendishly clever new ideas to LostWinds, without spoiling that sense of quiet discovery and childlike wonder.

A breathtaking auto-runner that ups the ante in pretty much every regard. Highly recommended.

A marriage of great graphics and solid role-playing, Chaos Rings works through minor hitches to provide enjoyable gameplay.

A vibrant, fast-paced, special platformer that works perfectly on touchscreen, Shadow Blade is well worth as much of your time as you have to spare.

Punishing: Gray Raven is a heck of a ride with its adrenaline-pumping combat and ultra-smooth graphics performance. You don’t need to scale a paywall to excel at this game, so it’s a must-download for any RPG fan. Plus, the units you pull actually have a healthy dose of husbandos for a change (yay!).