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.

A rich and entertaining RPG with surprising depth, Attack the Light is well worth a look.

There's a great game here, and while it is a little hamstrung by the controls, it's still worth checking out.

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.

Few games have managed to enhance their own reputation and addictiveness as admirably as Infinity Gene. It's the 1978 arcade classic happening all over again, now.

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 fantastic adaptation of an excellent boardgame, and a must-buy for strategy fans.

A game whose major selling point isn't actually that important, Beat Hazard Ultra has a strong enough shooting mechanic to avoid any accusations of being a gimmick.

Everything you'd expect from a sequel to a million-selling game, although it doesn't quite have the immediacy of the original.

Utterly intense, but ridiculously addictive at the same time, Pudding Panic's marriage of fear and food delivers a puzzler without comparison on iPhone.

A first-rate take on a classic, which plays well, looks and sounds great, and has tons of varied content.

A bright and refreshing puzzler with a deep dark side and a rabbit wearing a crown.

A dark, funny, and super tough mix of genres. And mobile is as good a place as any to start your journey with it.

A brilliantly put together arcade racing package, Asphalt 8: Airborne is every bit as exciting as you might have hoped.

An extraordinary example of how to properly remake a classic, Broken Sword: Director's Cut remasters the original with wise alterations that galvanise rather than degrade.

Ridiculous Fishing may have a strange premise, but give it half an hour and it blossoms into one of the most innovative, well-balanced, and addictive games of the year.

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

A simple and incredibly effective multiplayer experience, Spaceteam is all about playing together and creating your own stories.

Though it doesn't bring anything new to either genre, Planet Quest is a quirky and charming blend of rhythm action and one-tap done right.

Space Miner is sitting on a gold mine of charming gameplay, yet awkward controls and gameplay imbalances keep it from reaching its full potential.

A more expansive take on its six-year-old predecessor, Spider: Rite of the Shrouded Moon still feels admirably fresh and inventive in 2015.

The endless-waves PC hit makes a solid stance on mobile with arcade satisfaction, should your phone be able to handle all the sprites.

Ultimately it's a testament to the game that the campaign's short length can't keep us from exalting Chains of Olympus's exceptional virtues. It's just too unbelievably polished, engaging, and entertaining a title to miss. Kratos may have wet our palate, but like every magnificent gaming experience ever made, we're already thirsty for more.

XCOM's battles are tense and rewarding, and are married to a clever base-building meta-game. All this, in a solid and eminently playable iOS port.

A brilliant second outing in the Edge series, brimming with good ideas, and polished to a remarkable sheen.

Gorogoa's thousands of illustrations coalesce into a cleverly designed puzzler that's as compelling to play as it is to watch.

A brilliant step forward for the series, Badland 2 is a wonderful end of year surprise.

A smart and slick platformer that just gets better the deeper you get into it.