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

Infuriating and compelling in equal measures, this is the very definition of niche gaming.

Air Penguin is a charming arcade game with solid controls and plenty of replay value.

Although this port does little to spruce up a decade-old adventure, enough quality shines through to make Riven a worthwhile play.

A simple shoot and score highscore game, Flick Kick Football is ephemeral fun.

While it sounds bare, Zynga's Hanging With Friends is a well-featured casual game that takes Hangman to new heights.

Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a clear love for the medium, Pinball Arcade is a wonderful collection of classic tables for a very reasonable price.

Entertaining and well-made, Shoot The Zombirds might not be particularly original or innovative, but it's very good at what it does.

Although it lacks the long-term appeal that many other PlayStation Mobile titles boast, Fuel Tiracas offers tense and challenging gameplay that is best sampled in short bursts.

Four of the best shooters money can buy in a single collection, Raiden Legacy is shooter perfection.

The game Dong Nguyen and Terry Cavanagh might make if they teamed up: Wave Wave is the new jam for all masochists who enjoy video games.

A neat twist on the shooter with some surprisingly sharp claws.

The clever marriage of satisfying mechanics and exciting sound design, together with a free to play model as unobtrusive as you'll find, makes this a very enjoyable climb indeed.

A bold remix of Chess that dares to level the playing field.

Afterpulse almost certainly shouldn't be as good as it is, but it is as good as it is, and you should definitely play it.

A fast and reasonably flashy arcade blast with a few tricks up its retro sleeve.

Though it is short, it's incredibly detailed and impactful. If it'd be stretched out for the sake of time, the story would have dragged and chase scenes would grow tedious. Instead what we get is a bite-sized adventure with an awful lot of punchy content. It can be a little on the nose at times, but it all comes down to whether you enjoy it or not. Did I enjoy it? Yes, I did.

A cute, casual time waster of a game that delivers fun, funk, and pocket-sized distraction on demand.

Woah Dave! is about three times more fun that it should be, and keeps you playing five times longer than you intended.

Addictive and satisfying, Disgaea 4 is an amazing game if you're willing to commit a lot of time to it.

A bright, sharp 2D platformer that's brimming with diversions and exciting set pieces.

The combat here is good fun, and it's presented well, but technical issues and no multiplayer damages its long-term appeal.

DOTT: Remastered is an almost perfect marriage of well-written story, devious, yet genius puzzles, mesmerizing art, and succulent, soulful symphonies.

Puzzle Quest very successfully mixes the depth of an RPG with a neat puzzle-based battle mode.

iStunt 2 is a ferocious mixture of hardcore high score gameplay and fun ragdoll snowboarding physics.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a beautifully charming perspective puzzler that deserved a second chance at success. It's also a decent - though not quite perfect - fit on Switch.

If you're willing to forgive its foibles this is a fresh and exciting narrative driven experience like no other.

A well-built and novel take on the tower defence genre, Anthill: Tactical Trail Defence doesn't quite fulfil its promise, but it's still worthy of your attention.

A spectacular kick in the teeth of the endless-runner genre, Boson X is a brilliant, twitching wonder.

A brash, bright shooter, Major Mayhem is a brilliant way to waste an hour. It's just a shame there isn't more to get your teeth into.

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

A pretty and playable turn-based tactics game that needs to go rogue and break from genre conventions with new ideas and fresher gameplay.

A wonderful and unique use of the iPad. Under its smarts, Gentlemen! hides a brilliant one-on-one battler.

It can become repetitive and roguelike fans may find it too easy going, but Dungeonism is a refreshingly accessible take on a familiar genre.

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.

With its cracking fighting mechanics and excellent multiplayer options, Bleach: Dark Souls lives up to the very high standards of the beat-'em up series on DS.

Smooth and instantly playable, League of Evil 2 takes the template set by the original, then builds a bigger, brighter experience on top of it.

Grievances aside, Severed is loaded with ambition and is so slick, stylish, and damn pretty it'll melt your eyeballs.

A well-rounded castle defence riff that livens up the formula with undead physics fun.

A card-battling game into which serious strategy fans will want to invest some equally serious time.

Indigo Lake surprises by being a genuinely scary and atmospheric adventure-puzzler, as well as by incorporating effective first-person controls.

A brilliantly well put together old school shooter that's going to scratch all of your blowing-things-up itches.

Resistance: Retribution is just what the doctor ordered - groundbreaking multiplayer, slick visuals, and an action-packed campaign make this one of the most impressive PSP games to date.

Hero of Sparta II is missing the polish to transform its clever combat mechanics and non-stop action from zero to hero.

A brilliant, feature-packed game that any self-respecting Switch player should be picking up right about now.

A clever and well put together platform puzzle, Odd Bot Out might leave you scratching your head from time to time, but it's worth it all the same.

Battleheart's thrilling concoction of strategy and role-playing will prove spellbinding to any iPhone gamer looking for a quality fantasy action title.

Looking a whole lot better than it plays, OMG Pirates!'s Cartoon Network-esque visuals can't hide the fact that it's an uninspiring hack and slash game - entertaining for short periods but not worthy of much long-term attention.

Par Out Golf's line-drawing gameplay is unlikely to appeal to the members of St Andrews or Augusta, but it's still a testing alternative golf game that will frustrate and entertain in equal measure.

Puerto Rico HD is a good game at heart, but its unfriendly graphics and interface will leave newcomers out at sea.

Challenging, competitive word-searching make Wordament a game worth playing whether you're padding your Live stats or not.

A fast and fun arcade game with some wicked challenges, Orborun is a decent reinvigoration of a pretty old genre.

A fine little abstract for the mobile age, which trades a bit of depth and variety in exchange of accessibility.

A bright and clever mix of interesting ideas, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons works pretty damn well on iOS.

A small-sized roguelike with a pretty big heart, Tiny Rogue will fill up a few minutes here and there with a lot of fun.

Mimpi Dreams isn't the most challenging game in the world, but you're going to have a lovely time playing it all the same.

Mekorama has its moments, but compared to Monument Valley it just isn't up to the task.

Leap of Fate is a fun and flashy mix up of genres that'll keep your fingers busy for a while.

For a totally free experience, Stranger Things: The Game really gives you a lot to chew on.

Wimp is a charming, colourful platformer with inventive levels and great physics-led puzzles. It controls well and is bursting at the seams with content. An easy recommendation.

Disgaea 5 Complete is an inaccessible, ugly, and grind heavy strategy RPG that asks far too much of you to get anything out of it. Unless you already love the franchise, we'd strongly urge you to stay clear.

High-ranking tower defence tactical greatness that ends up perfectly suited to PSP play, Fieldrunners marches effortlessly on as one of the Minis launch highlights.

Bold, blocky, and beguiling, Bernhard Schulenburg's puzzle platformer is an indie gem, a beautiful concept executed upon spectacularly.

A handful of new features, lessons, and a robust tool kit makes New Art Academy essential for anyone looking to further their drawing skills beyond doodling on Post-its.

Scintillatingly brilliant puzzling. Again.

Thanks to brilliant design, fantastic gameplay and its in-built rumble device, Drill Dozer is one of the best 2D platformers you'll ever play.

It's easy to lose yourself in the rich world, immersive lore, and forest of side-quests of The Shadow Sun.

Though it suffers from loose physics and level design, The Package is inventive and challenging enough to be worth a purchase.

Just as compulsive as their other titles, Heads Up! Hot Dogs is another entertaining, weird game from the Adult Swim stable.

Aside from some occasionally irksome controls, Lego Batman: DC Super Heroes proves that the tried-and-tested Lego formula can work on almost any device.

Dual Destinies is disappointing. In general it's more of the same Phoenix Wright we've come to know and love, but the stories and characters are horribly weak.

Overcooked 2 is an excellent addition to the series which delivers and surpasses expectations with ease.

It's not a perfect port, but this is a massive, faithful, and wonderful inexpensive collection of three terrific adventure games.

Although Dark Void Zero ran the risk of being a one-joke game, its faux-retro styling combines beautifully with tight gameplay to create a brilliant iPhone action platformer hampered only by its shortness.

Slick, challenging, and that rarest of things: a spin-off project that manages to outstrip the original.

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

Miss the days of Beatmania? Meet the new king of Japanese-style rhythm action madness, straight out of South Korea.

A massive, complex, unashamedly detailed game, Transport Tycoon is a fine example of a sim done well.

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

There's a good game here, it's just a shame it's held back from becoming a great one.

A pretty, beguiling casual puzzler that deserves to be fleshed out and expanded beyond its free advergame status.

Don't make this your first point and click, but if you've enjoyed Wadjet Eye's other games and don't mind some leaps of logic and a little eye strain, you'll find an evocative and enjoyable little adventure game.

Cut the Rope 2 is a more vibrant, more dynamic game than the original, but one that's clearly aimed squarely at existing fans of the series who just can’t get enough of its candy-swinging gameplay.

A dark veil of skin-crawling despair wraps around Lone Survivor's tight aesthetics, although as this begins to wear off, you may find the mechanics underneath a little too repetitive

Stick It to The Man! contains all the humour of a Tim Schafer game, mixed with some intuitive controls, and a wonderful melding of platform and point-and-click genre norms.

A predictably solid new instalment, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 balances a lack of online multiplayer and other problem areas with great swing mechanics and courses.

If you're looking to grab a DSiWare title in preparation for the upcoming 3DS eShop, Mighty Milky Way would be a mighty good choice, providing plenty of fun and intrigue.

Whilst it has a few good ideas, Tiny Troopers isn't interesting enough to hold your attention for very long.

An entertaining and gorgeous platformer, Icycle: On Thin Ice is as smart as it is fun.

A clever choose-your-own-adventure game that's going to keep you occupied for a good long while.

A nicely constructed, though often shallow tactical game that deserves attention for its quality portrayal of Transformers G1.

Fire Emblem's DS debut has been a long time coming but it's unquestionably worth the wait. Shadow Dragon provides astonishingly compulsive turn-based action.

VOEZ plays wonderfully on Nintendo Switch, and offers a premium package where the mobile version required you to buy many songs separately. That might work for you though, if you wanted to keep the cost of entry low. The only slight disappointment with this version, is that you can't play it in docked mode. Sure, that would have been difficult to do given that it's a touch-based game, but it would have been nice to have had a version running that used the right Joycon as a Wiimote. It's not the end of the day though, and if you're a fan of rhythm action games VOEZ is one well worth checking out for its beauty, innovation, and wealth of content for that low price.

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling Netflix exclusive that harkens back to the good ol' days of beat 'em ups and Turtle Power. The short bite-sized lengths of each stage are ideal for pick-up-and-play mobile gamers - just make sure that your internet connection is up to the task if you're planning on playing with a friend.

A charming and well put together platformer, it's the story that'll make sure you see it through to the bitter end.

Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Bros. is a welcoming, massive, varied, and superbly executed RPG for all to enjoy.

An engaging, challenging, and terrific blend of different puzzle elements, marred only by uninspired presentation and harsh unlocking process.

Thanks to its striking visuals and intense action Zombie Shock is instantly appealing, but the gameplay is dragged down by repetition and occasionally awkward controls.