Alphabear 2 is every bit as endearing and entertaining as its predecessor, but it's got a few new ideas too.

Easily one of the best strategy games of recent years, and somehow even better on mobile. Its replayability is hampered by its story focus, and its chapter separation was unexpected, but gameplay-wise there's not a single fault.

South of the Circle is one of those games that you'll either love or hate. The great news is that is an Apple Arcade game, you can try it without spending extra money. And if you do, you won't regret it.

Wispin is a bright, original arcade experience that needs to expand its palette with additional modes and gameplay features.

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 clever and tactical game that just lacks the extra features to truly ascend to the top of the deck.

Knightmare Tower is brash, glitchy, and it doesn't last very long, but it packs a lot of high-intensity fun into the two or three hours it'll take you to finish it.

Stellar Wars is a solid sequel to Legendary Wars, righting some of the wrongs and providing a captivating new setting for the strategic action.

Shows its roots as a tabletop game, but also demonstrates what makes Magic the world's most popular collectible card game.

Saving the planet has never been more scientific, rewarding, educational, and strategic than Terra Nil as you try to interpret certain requirements.

Robot Unicorn Attack didn't need a sequel, and it definitely didn't need grindy objectives, unlockable horns, and 69p songs. This sequel really chokes the life out of a chuckle-worthy joke.

Taking its cue from as many popular iPhone casual games as it can, Contre Jour is polished and perfectly fine to play. It's just not very original or exciting.

Legends of the Titan is the perfect definition of niche RPG gaming, catering for the hardcore but leaving more casual players in the lurch.

With charming cartoon visuals and pin-sharp controls, Rocket Bunnies is addictive, planet-tapping fun.

Mad Acorn may not be the most polished or generously equipped rhythm-action game, but it's charming, original, and works perfectly in all the ways that really matter.

Violent and entertaining in equal measure, Apocalypse Max is a fitting homage to Metal Slug, and a great way to waste a few hours.

Dragon Quest V's western debut has been a long time coming but this reshaping of an undisputed genre classic in the form of Hand of the Heavenly Bride is a must for RPG fans.

The best handheld football game by a country mile. A must for anyone who loves football.

A superbly balanced genre blend of role-playing, action and puzzle with some slightly irritating free-to-play embellishments.

A very good port of an excellent strategy game, Frozen Synapse is equally gripping whether your opponents are human or otherwise.

Tense and atmospheric, with a compelling mission system, Into the Dead scares the endless runner genre back into action.

Simultaneously arduous and irritatingly compelling, Leap Day is another one-thumb cracker from Nitrome.

A love letter to Pokemon past and present, that's also an incredible game in its own right.

A finely polished casual puzzler, Geared 2 makes incremental improvements over the original with a new level editor and a more appealing visual style.

Wise to the ways of tight touch controls, Street Fighter IV knocks out impressive fighting without the features and modes of play to back it up.

Both easy to learn and challenging, Paper Munchers is an addictive puzzler.

An hilariously entertaining new addition to the gamebook genre, Trial of the Clone is a brilliant way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Arguably an acquired taste which is going to go down better with RPG fans than other sectors of the gaming community, Half-Minute Hero is nonetheless a true landmark in the genre and perfect for portable play.

Perfect for Phineas and Ferb fans and Where's My Water? obsessives who crave new levels - but casual Swampy fans will find plenty to do in the original.

Baba is You is a smart, silly, brilliant puzzler that demands your attention - ignore it at your own risk.

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

A masterful mix of match-three, RPG, and pirate jokes, Scurvy Scallywags is a brilliant addition to any iOS game collection.

What Shark Dash may lack in originality, it makes up for with a of bathtub filled with cutesy physics-based fun.

A great way to spend a few hours. If you like games that ooze fun from every pore, you should definitely pick up Heroes of Loot.

Minecraft is a huge, absorbing game that thrives on imagination and creativity. It's now on handheld with very few compromises.

Impressive on every level, strategy and tactics, scale and presentation, despite the odd rough edge from porting.

Lost in Play is an aptly titled point-and-click game that's wrapped nicely with gorgeous animations and a lovely story. The puzzles have just the right amount of difficulty without any dialogue, and the game is well-paced at just under 4 hours. It perfectly captures the beauty and wonder of imagination, and reminds us all that when you've got a childlike heart, anything is possible.

Captivating, elegant, and fiendishly clever, Waking Mars delivers a science-fiction epic that's a delight to explore, and rewarding to play.

An attractive and highly entertaining shooter, AirAttack is nonetheless liable to be shot down thanks to a lack of manoeuvrability.

The only tower defence game on Vita you'll likely ever need, PixelJunk Monsters Ultimate HD is stuffed with content, and is a gigantic challenge.

It might start out as a closed book, but the more you play 868-Hack, the more you'll find to enjoy.

A dull introduction and occasional unfair difficulty spikes aren't enough to run The War of Eustrath HD, particularly in light of its interesting battle mechanics.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward is a mature, sophisticated, and delightfully dark whodunnit adventure.

An entertaining platformer, but one that isn't as engaging as its predecessors.

An engaging platformer that misses a few steps, Leo's Fortune is still well worth a look.

An entertaining adventure defined by its sharp writing and classic gameplay, Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Remastered comes highly recommended.

Like Sudoku with pretty pictures, Paint it Back turns logic puzzles into works of art.

Alba: A Wildlife Adventure is a wonderful game that showcases how everyone can make an impact on the world and everyone can fight capitalism, even with little actions.

An overall enjoyable, authentic experience for both the longtime football gamer and new one whether it's on iOS, Android, or now on the Switch. The satisfying gameplay with Switch controls combined with the off-field strategy essentially makes Retro Bowl a 2-in-1 package even with the lack of defensive play. It's a great nod to the games of yesteryear while still quenching the thirst of the modern sports gamer.

Gears is a tough, expansive, and fun ball-rolling game with some excellent level design.

Whilst its intriguing central conceit isn't always perfectly implemented, One Tap Hero is enough fun that you can look past the occasional frustration.

The Nintendo Switch is the perfect home that Super Meat Boy never knew it needed.

New additions, characters you already love, and the chance to sit on the Iron Throne - Reigns: Game of Thrones is well worth a play.

Far better than it has any right to be after all these years - but just lacking that killer flair that would have made it a new age classic.

Despite a hiccup here and there, Second Chance Heroes is full of gut-splattering historical hysteria.

Immortal Rogue is fantastic - it's got some problems, for sure, but you should still pick it up at your earliest convenience.

Detective Grimoire goes a long way towards involving you in a funny, wacky cartoon murder mystery. But the case is not quite as complex as you might hope.

Fortnite is a free game that is already one of the Switch's best shooters. No reason not to jump in and play.

Calculords is a fresh and interesting mix of ideas that all come together to create an exciting strategy game that's not quite like anything you've played before.

Tetris 99 is chaotic, ridiculous, and a little barebones, but it's also a damn good game of Tetris.

Hot Springs Story secures Kairosoft's position as the god of iPhone management gaming. Far too addictive for its own good.

A sharp and enjoyable hack and slash platformer that's never any less than solid.

A few niggling issues stop Uprising from being a heavenly experience, but for a star who's spent over two decades out of the spotlight, Pit's return is nothing short of a triumph.

Rock-and-roll gameplay to a J-pop beat, LocoRoco is a perfectly rounded handheld puzzler.

Although it's undoubtedly a tough game, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D will keep you engaged with its blend of fluid movement and thoughtful platforming play.

With sharp design, plenty of content, and elegant presentation, Lara Croft GO is one of the best puzzle games of the year.

Ozone has one of the simplest set ups around, but delivers past glories to serve up a puzzler-cum-platformer of real merit.

Kosmo Spin looks a treat and features a neat universe-spinning concept, unfortunately it can't back these up with sufficiently compelling gameplay.

Despite some resolution issues, realMyst is a solid remake of a remake, improving slightly on a game that was itself a slight improvement on a game.

Bucketz is a hyperactive game full to the brim of bright ideas, but its attempts at variation and humour can be a little overwhelming.

An enjoyable little title perfect for scratching your mobile arcade gaming itch.

A solid and entertaining platformer, Type:Rider has a few niggling problems, but it's still worth a look.

Another engrossing and well-written character-driven drama from Telltale. An opportunity for more varied gameplay has been missed, but it's a strong start to an interesting series.

A rich and rewarding puzzler full of neat ideas, Lost Yeti is well worth searching out.

In short, then, this is a great single-screen arcade title for those who love a challenge.

A well fleshed out and pretty darn entertaining arcade experience.

A sedate and soothing puzzler, Lines the Game doesn't offer much of a challenge, but that's not really the point.

Jetpack Fighter gets the balance between its monetisation and action just right, and it's a lot of fun as well.

Bushido Bear is a fair and generally well-balanced game with unexpected appeal, yet it lacks that little something extra to keep you playing.

Slay The Spire was already a sub-genre defining classic, now that it's available handheld it can be played on the go, or away from the big screen, and that's great. It's a competent port which, with a little tweaking and refinement, could be perfect.

If the last Build-a-lot 3 was feeling a little tired, then Build-a-lot 4 - arriving only a month later - risks popping its own property bubble.

Samurai II: Vengeance is a sharp, stylish action game that could use more diverse level design, but is undeniably entertaining.

Like a bottle of fine scotch, SMT IV won't be for everyone - but those RPG enthusiasts who can appreciate its subtlety and challenge will cherish it for years to come.

A surprisingly welcoming treat of a JRPG, and a successful blend of two worlds.

Steins;Gate is a suitable introduction to the visual novel, but content-wise it's certainly not for everyone.

Equal parts slick fun, frustrating controls, and jaw-dropping visuals, N.O.V.A. 3 is a prime example of what's good, and bad, about smartphone gaming.

Runner2 is a brilliant sequel and every bit as system-throwingly punishing as the original. Spot-on controls, online leaderboards, and plenty of content seal the deal.

One small catapult for a bird, one adequately sized leap for Rovio's world beating series, Angry Birds Space is as much fun as its predecessor, and adds enough new concepts to keep even the hardiest fans entertained.

Beautifully knitting together the Star Wars and Lego worlds in presentation and ambience, this is a game that showcases the PSP's extraordinary capabilities.

It's not simple and it's not soft, but Agricola will give you hours and hours of fun if you can get to grips with it.

By sticking to its core dot-dodging components while simultaneously refreshing its riotous arsenal, Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous proves a fine complement to the original

Hunters 2 is an almost perfect sequel - it improves on what has gone before without drastically changing too many things. The presence of in-app purchasing is unfortunate, but not enough to sully the good work done elsewhere. Turn-based strategy fans should pick it up.

A garish and wonderfully retro anti-shooter, Helix deserves your high-score chasing attention

Space Marshals is always a joy to play. Whether you've never tried it, or you played it when it first came out 5 years ago, now it's a great time to look back and play this amazing game.

With a great setting, storyline and characters, it's a shame Hector: Badge of Carnage Ep1 falls down due to overly complicated, frustrating puzzles.

Monster Dash is a spunky spin on the speedy platformer with a short shelf life.

A quirky mix of Minecraft, tower defence, and FPS elements, Block Fortress makes for an absorbing experience despite some rough edges.

A bright and explosion-filled arcade shooter that's ridiculous good fun.