Puzzle Retreat is a well-conceived casual puzzler whose only flaws are a lack of spark and variety.

ChuChu Rocket! fuels fun with challenging puzzle play, despite the absence of online multiplayer and control options.

It's hard to recommend Civilization Revolution 2 to those who already played the original. But if this is your first dose of Civ, you're in for a treat.

Too short, but MechAssault Phantom War is an engaging robot combat game.

Short-lived, but offering solid swordplay in bite-sized chunks, Cloud Knights is a bit like a tap-dancing koala. It's goofy, charming, and unlikely, but instantly appealing, and great fun while it lasts.

A puzzler with a little more depth in the narrative department and a little less depth in the mechanics.

A fun but lightweight shooter that sets out to recreate the thrills of an arcade light gun game for your iOS device.

Jolly Jam doesn't do exactly what you expect it do, and in the casual arena that's certainly something to celebrate.

A bold, innovative colour-matching puzzler that suffers from poor control calibration.

It's colourful and more fun (especially in multiplayer) than the similar Brain Training, but Big Brain Academy doesn't have much longevity.

Comfortably defying expectations, Boogie proves to be wonderfully infectious dance floor fun.

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

An entertaining puzzler with a flair of its own, Perfect Paths is an engaging, if not entirely original, way to waste a few hours.

There's a decent beat to Imps in Tokyo that should get you past most of its little problems.

Though dressed in full Lord of the Rings regalia, Middle-earth defense is an entry-level tower defence game that hits the basics, but doesn't reach any new heights.

It's sure to be impenetrable to causal players, but Wave is the perfect tribute to old skool shooters: it boasts addictive gameplay, sterling presentation and is as tough as old boots.

A fun, gorgeous, and well put-together space racer that, despite lacking features, is an absolute bargain for those who take to it.

It's one of the most creative and ambitious ideas to hit the world of games, but being able to magic up a fire-breathing giraffe counts for little when the included puzzles are often so cryptic and dull.

No online multiplayer will stop the GG hardcore needing to pick up a copy, and its high difficulty will be too abrasive for new players. It's still a technically superb fighting game, though, even if very few people should bother owning it.

Unexpectedly challenging and fun, Producing Perfection is an excellent idol simulator that's only held back by its limited amount of content and repetitious gameplay.

Bright, simple, and fiendishly addictive, Explodables is in desperate need of some simplification and a balanced level structure with a more gradual learning curve.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is a simple and effective time-killer that doesn't push its free to play elements in your face.

Good fun with a friend (or two), this innovative puzzler might be a bit much for those with less nimble fingers.

An outstandingly realized rhythm-based battle system housed in an average adventure, all wrapped up in gorgeous visuals.

So if that's what you're after, Real Steel Champions is undoubtedly worth further investigation. If you're after the next One Must Fall, you'll be disappointed.

Despite its steep difficulty curve, Hook Worlds offers up a fun time waster that's worth its pocket money price.

Despite its lack of depth and a myriad of minor flaws, Command & Conquer: Red Alert succeeds in its objective of accessible real-time strategy with good controls and even better graphics.

Close enough to other line-drawing titles to feel familiar, but fresh enough not to turn stale, Zombie Escape is worthy of your time.